Vivid Sydney
23 May - 14 June 2025
A festival of light, music, ideas and food
We fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time.
Our picks
Hollywood Dreaming
HQ Sydney Celebrates Vivid Sydney with a Full Line-up of Food and Drink, Art, Music and Outdoor Events
Unscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally
Vivid Sydney is thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winning actors and real-life partners Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally
Neon Dreams
Glide onto the roller rink—an airline-themed fantasy complete with a grounded mail plane turned DJ booth
Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez
Movement is brought to life by dance collective NON, led by Davide Di Giovanni and Chloe Leong
Planet City: Live
In a world-first, Liam Young brings his visionary speculative film to life in an immersive experience like no other.
Beyond the Summit with Jimmy Chin
His first appearance in Australia, this one-night-only event will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kumi Taguchi
Associated events
Neon Dreams
Glide onto the roller rink—an airline-themed fantasy complete with a grounded mail plane turned DJ booth
Tunku and Ngaadi
Experience the magic of Vivid 2025 as the museum roof comes to life with a stunning illumination.
The Vivid Sydney Climb
Climb during Vivid Sydney and see Sydney sparkle from the Summit!
Chef's Table Experience at Shell House
The ultimate way to celebrate Vivid, for one special party of two guests per night.
Hickson House presents Vivid Dream Lab
Step into the VIVID Dream Lab at Hickson House! Dive into an immersive cocktail adventure that dazzles all five senses.
Hollywood Dreaming
HQ Sydney Celebrates Vivid Sydney with a Full Line-up of Food and Drink, Art, Music and Outdoor Events
Hollywood Quarter Neon Trail for Vivid Sydney
A Neon Art Display around Hollywood Quarter, with the theme of DREAM, as part of Vivid Sydney 2025
Law and Life: Transgender Stories
Law & Life: Transgender Stories hands the mic and spotlight back to trans voices
My Sis: Celebrating 10 years of Bad Apples Music
A celebration of 10 years of First Nations excellence in music
No Swipes Vivid Cruise
Epic boat party on Sydney Harbour with 400 awesome humans… where everyone happens to be single.
Pre-Vivid menu: The Grill at The International
As Sydney's cultural season heats up, The Grill at The International is serving the perfect pre-Vivid experience
Pure Space & Butter Sessions: Andy Garvey, Sleep D + Guests
Pure Space & Butter Sessions unites two of Australia’s most vital electronic platforms for an unmissable sonic odyssey.
Saltbush & Starlight Dining at Sydney Opera House
Vivid dining and tour of the Sydney Opera House
Sydney’s Most Spectacular Vivid Sydney Lights Cruises
Witness the magic from the best vantage point – the water!
Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer