The iconic Vivid Sydney festival is once again back on the calendar in 2022 and is looking to be bigger and brighter than ever! Often considered as the biggest festival of lights in the Southern Hemisphere, Vivid Sydney 2022 will light up the harbour city’s towering structures, landmarks, historic laneways and surrounding harbour area from May 27th to June 18. Australia’s favourite light show will see famous local and international artists light up buildings, perform immersive music concerts and inspire millions with creative talks, turning the city into a fantasy wonderland. Check out some of the highlights of the events to see and experience as much as you can.
Vivid Sydney Cruises
Vivid is a festival which invites millions of revellers from across the globe and this means most of the areas of the city will be crowded with people. If you're looking to step away from the crowd but want to see most of the lights in comfort, then a Vivid Cruise in Sydney Harbour is the ideal option for you. The crowd-puller for Vivid will most likely be the epic art installations on the sails of the iconic Opera House, as it has been over the past couple of years, and the vivid cruises offer an excellent perspective of this spectacle. The best option for you to enjoy uninterrupted views of the vivid lights is to set sail on the premium glass boat which offers 360° views and a freshly prepared signature menu! An experience not to be missed, on a Vivid Lights Cruise you get to sip on your favourite drinks and click awesome photographs as you cruise under the Harbour Bridge which will be draped in bright colours.
TOURS
Vivid Sydney will see the city transform into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, music and ideas and can be experienced around the Central Business District area. If you're a visitor and would like a guide to show you around, there are plenty of options for you to choose from, each offering a unique perspective of the city.
-Walking Tours
Perfect for visitors looking to explore the city on foot, the walking tours combine exploring numerous lights installations with a live commentary about the sights you see and a little about the history of the city.
-Photography Tour
In this three-hour walking tour which commences from the National College of Photography, a professional guide/photographer will lead you to to shoot some brilliant vivid installations. You will also learn new tricks and tips to help you create the best photos in night conditions.
-Heli Tours
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience and breaking the bank ain’t a problem for you then a 25-minute flight tour above the harbour lights is the right choice for you.
-Bridge Climb
The highlight among the lot might be the Vivid Bridge Climb where you get to check out the vivid installations and projections of various parts of the city from the summit of the iconic Harbour Bridge. You probably can’t imagine a better way to witness the harbour at night than this.
Not-to miss Installations for 2022
The famous Light Walk is back again in the festival and this year, for the very first time, it will run continuously for 8km, linking the Opera House to the Central Station. You will be guided across various locations along the Light Walk by Future Natives, a way-finding installation featuring 200 sculptured bird species of Sydney. Another hot installation that will surely catch your eye is the multi-faceted avatar animated with fire and electricity which is going to be a sight worth watching again and again.
