Sydney’s festival of lights, music and ideas is once again right around the corner after years of anticipation! Making up for its two year absence, Vivid’s programs has numerous firsts on the card including the extended continuous Light Walk, stretching over 8kms, free gigs in Central Stations, a Vivid Dinner and much more! And all these are on top of the usual Vivid projections, concerts, raves, panels of creative artists and late-night parties. Here are a few of the top highlights of Vivid Sydney 2022.
Harbour Cruises
Tens of thousands of Australians traverse across the nation to the harbourcity to enjoy a truly breathtaking night in the midst of Vivid lights, music and creativity. The harbour as usual takes the centre stage with electrifying shows, light installations and more. A Sydney Vivid Cruise is your gateway to experiencing these harbour spectacles like never before from the waters! Choose from numerous top cruises including the classic paddlewheeler, a modern catamaran and a luxury glass boat and witness the Vivid lights from a unique perspective along with a delectable menu of food and upgrades. One of the main drawcards of Vivid Sydney will be the luminous installations on the sails of the iconic Opera House and the bridge coming to life with brilliant light installations. All these displays along with other spectacles can be witnessed from a Vivid Dinner Cruise and the best part is that you can relish everything with freshly prepared dishes and sparkling drinks!
Walking Tours
Whether you're heading straight to the Opera House or taking a stroll around The Rocks your night will be magical to say the least. Whether you like to stay outside exploring the city under the stars or prefer to check out all the immersive and thought-provoking arts, there’s something in store for everyone at Vivid this year. The Light Walk will see its resurrection this year by extending over eight kilometres, linking the Sydney Opera House all the way to the Central Station. You will be mesmerised with over 114 works of light artists and 62 collaborators including street arts, large-scale immersive experiences and over 200 LED sculptural birds! There are also many walking tours available in the Central Business District (CBD)that will guide you to some of the top and secretly hidden artworks by local artists that are sure to blow your mind away. Walking Tours are preferred by the locals as bringing a car would not be ideal due to restricted parking spaces and major road closures.
Vivid Ideas
Vivid Ideas brings together some of the bravest storytellers and brightest minds of our generation to explore the greater aspects that shape societies around the world including that of Sydney’s. More than 85 talks will descend upon the harbour city including numerous workshops and are sure to spark a fire in the minds of the revellers which will sustain long after even the festival has ended. This year some exciting names make the lineup including award winning singer-songwriter Troy Sivan and Patrick Abboud who will share their takes on beauty, art, queer politics, fluidity and much more! Get inspired by the fearless Gretchen Carlson, who was pioneer in shaping the #MeToo movement, as she shares her stories about the blockbuster movie Bombshell and its inspirations.
Vivid Music
Sydney is the birthplace of numerous talented artists and taking a deep dive into its diverse and dynamic music culture is one of the exciting things you could do for Vivid Sydney 2022. This year the city is preparing to showcase some of the best local artists including the legendary Marcia Hines who will uplift the audiences with The Gospel for two nights in the surrounds of St Stephen's Uniting Church. Celebrate the sounds of her gospel heritage with your friends and family!
