The southern hemisphere’s leading multi-artform festival, Vivid Sydney showcases NSW’s cultural vibrancy and artistic innovation.
In-conversation talks with Martha Stewart, TIME's Creative Director, Jimmy Chin and more.
Reimagine ideas that challenge perceptions and inspire creative imagination.
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Where Do Ideas Come From? Creativity Inside TIME's Cover
For over a century, TIME magazine has captured the defining moments of our era, distilling the zeitgeist into striking, thought-provoking covers. A mother...
Ester x James Lowe | Vivid Chef Series
For three nights only London’s James Lowe joins Mat Lindsay at Ester for an exclusive Vivid Chef Series collaboration. James, the chef-owner of Michelin-starred...
Eleven Barrack x Claude Bosi | Vivid Chef Series
For two extraordinary nights—June 10 & 11—the Vivid Chef Series presents a world-class collaboration as acclaimed French chef Claude Bosi joins...
Inside the Dream Factory
Step beyond the fourth wall in this Vivid Sydney exclusive hands-on workshop and backstage tour at Sydney Theatre Company.Guided by a ‘dream leader’...
Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez
Step into a world where food, art and dance merge, as celebrated chef Danielle Alvarez crafts an elegant dream-inspired tasting menu for this immersive...
Planet City: Live
In a world of escalating climate crises, bold dreams aren’t optional—they’re essential. What if, instead of unchecked expansion and environmental...
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Martin Place and CBD
For the first time since 2018, Vivid Sydney lights up Martin Place and CBD, transforming the city’s heart into a hub of Light, Music, Ideas and Food. Experience the centre of Sydney in a whole new light with dining experiences in unexpected places, large-scale works transforming buildings and world-class food, performances and talks.
Circular Quay and The Rocks
This dazzling zone is home to Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, transformed. Bold and imaginative projections, world-class performances, thought-provoking experiences and the very best of the world’s cuisine illuminate this picturesque zone.
The Goods Line and Inner City
Sydney’s creative underground comes to life at The Goods Line, where hidden spaces and urban landscapes become the stage for creativity, fire and light. Experience mesmerising installations, gather around glowing fire sculptures and explore experimental performances that push boundaries and reimagine the possibilities of our city.
Darling Harbour
A vibrant spectacle of light and creativity by the water.
Barangaroo
A cultural and creative nexus, Barangaroo is where storytelling and technology come together. A great family-friendly zone for those seeking a quieter festival experience.
Exploring new frontiers of performance, immersive screenings, exhibitions and more.
Experience Australia’s First Nations cultures with must-see experiences.
This year’s program is full of experiences that tap into dreams.
