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Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
Little people, big fun.Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off...
Vivid Fire Kitchen
Vivid Fire Kitchen reignites at The Goods Line, delivering a sensory feast of fire and flavour. This year, we’re turning up the heat with “Fire &...
Starscape Tunnel
Step into a 40-metre tunnel illuminated by a galaxy of glowing stars. A stunning homage to both the night sky and the glow-in-the-dark decorations that...
Haus of Horror presents Edward Scissorhands
It’s all chills and family-friendly thrills for this special screening of Tim Burton’s 1990 masterpiece Edward Scissorhands. Presented by Australia’s...
Luna Park in the Dark
Experience the magic of Luna Park Sydney in a whole new light… with all the lights switched off! This iconic amusement park will be celebrating Vivid...
Neon Dreams
A 1979 mail plane has landed at the Pier Street underpass in Darling Harbour, touching down to deliver Neon Dreams by Trolley'd, a retro-futuristic roller...
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Kickit Team Tennis
Step onto the court for a game of tennis like you’ve never experienced before—where the fluorescent yellow ball is replaced by a streak of pulsing...
The Cloud Swing
A cluster of glowing, cloud-like structures appear as if floating in Darling Quarter Village Green. First exhibited at Burning Man in 2019, this is a magical...
Curiosity
A surreal dream can leave you with a lingering sense of curiosity, a feeling of being slightly off-kilter. This dreamlike series of six seesaws captures...
Fantasmagoria
A book is more than words on a page—it’s a gateway to other worlds, a way of dreaming while awake. Stand before Fantasmagoria and watch as the pages...
State Library Unplugged
For centuries, libraries have been sanctuaries of reflection—places where people retreat into stories, knowledge and quiet focus. In a world of constant...
