What's On

The is an image of the ballerina light installation illuminating Campbells Cove in The Rocks precinct during Vivid Sydney 2019.
The is an image of the ballerina light installation illuminating Campbells Cove in The Rocks precinct during Vivid Sydney 2019.

Light

Step into our city anew with Vivid Sydney, as lustrous light art paints the urban landscape in technicolour. Discover secret tunnels laced with light. Stroll the longest continuous Light Walk ever, from Sydney Opera House to Central Station. Find yourself off the everyday path exploring our city's overlooked spaces, as we shine the spotlight on reclaimed passages and storied places.

This is an image of a silhouette of a person dancing at a Vivid Music event
This is an image of a silhouette of a person dancing at a Vivid Music event

Music

All of Sydney's a stage with Vivid Sydney's live music line-up. Feel the pulse of a new beat and move together as one, while evocative performers transform the city with live shows in unexpected spaces. International heavy hitters, home-grown heroes and some of our finest emerging talent will take over the city's most prestigious theatres, late-night haunts and our streets. Discover parts of Sydney that make your soul sing in surprising ways.

This is an image of five people that are part of the panel during a Vivid Ideas event
This is an image of five people that are part of the panel during a Vivid Ideas event

Ideas

Prepare to change your mind. The Vivid Sydney Ideas program gathers some of the brightest minds and fearless storytellers to connect us to the future. Join us for a line-up of thought-provoking debates and deep-dive discussions that jump to the heart of the matter, seek creative solutions to our biggest issues, and inspire new ways of thinking.

Diners at 6 Head during Vivid Sydney
Diners at 6 Head during Vivid Sydney

Food

Vivid Sydney announced the addition of the Vivid Food in 2023. Food is an integral part of our culture and the perfect complement to our program of Light, Music and Ideas. As the culinary capital of Australia, Sydney has world-class hatted chefs, restaurants, producers and venues and Vivid Food is all about celebrating those that make our food scene so special.

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This is an image of the International Queen of Cabaret Trevor Ashley 
This is an image of the International Queen of Cabaret Trevor Ashley