Latest News About Vivid Sydney 2026

Updated 2026-06-18 05:24

Vivid Sydney 2026 22 May–13 June over 23 days, with a majority of the program free. a 6.5 km light walk showcasing 43 installations and projections across Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour. Daytime events join the festival with Vivid Light, Music, Minds, and Food, adding aerial and daytime performances, and cultural institution partnerships. Officials describe it as boosting Sydney’s visitor and night-time economies, targeting $91 billion in visitor economy growth over the coming decade. The first-week 2025 attendance exceeded 1.2 million, signaling strong public engagement and ongoing growth in scale and reach.

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17 Facts About Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney is a spectacular annual event that transforms the city of Sydney into a vibrant playground of light, music, and ideas. Held over several weeks, it

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Lights on tonight for the biggest ever Vivid Sydney - NSW Government

The Minns Labor Government is delivering for families this Vivid Sydney, with more than 80 per cent of the festival free and an even bigger and brighter program set to light up the Harbour City as the lights switch on tonight across the Harbour City for Sydney’s biggest Vivid Sydney yet.

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A Citywide Celebration of Creativity, Day and Night: Vivid Sydney ...

Click here for VNR package including interviews, artwork renders and b-roll footage Full program and tickets available at www.vividsydney.com Festival dates: Friday 22 May – Saturday 13 June 2026 (23 days/nights)Over 80% of program and 100% of Vivid Light Walk free to enjoy Streamlined 6.5 km Light Walk with 43 installations across an unbroken route.In a festival first, Vivid Sydney seizes the day with a selection of daytime events, installations, talks and performances.The Stargazer Lawn at...

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