The magnum opus event of Sydney, the celebration of creativity and innovation, name it as you like, we call it "The Vivid Sydney!" The Vivid Sydney highlights a set of world's most trailblazing industry forums, a spellbinding free open display of outdoor lighting models and contemporary music programs. Celebrating its twelfth year, Vivid Sydney, has turned into a sought-after occasion for the local people and sightseers alike. In spite of the fact that the celebration has developed to incorporate music, talks, thoughts and that's just the beginning, one of its greatest trademarks – and the reason individuals travel a huge number of miles – remains the noteworthy light establishments around key locales in the city.
One of the best choices would be nodding a ‘yes’ to Vivid cruise deals on Sydney Harbour as they provide everything you need to feel alive and happy! Consistently, the celebration commences with a "lights on" minute: the change of a few famous structures in the city. Witness the famous Opera House and the Harbour Bridge change into moving campaigns of light and shades on board a Vivid cruise. Spot an authentic paddlewheeler with wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows offering a unique cruising and dining experience combined with a spectacular one-hour cabaret show by an all-Australian cast of the highest calibre. Enjoy a freshly prepared deluxe seated and served dinner with best value beverage packages available for purchase from the fully licensed bar onboard. Outside the CBD, more than 100 light establishments and projections are made by craftsmen from more than 20 nations. The celebration of light, music and ideas that attracts tourists, as well as the natives, is considered to be one of the biggest events in Australia and the best way to enjoy this is from the spacious decks of one of the sought-after Vivid light cruises on Sydney Harbour away from the bustling crowd.
The venue where craftsmanship, innovation and business cross each other!
The Vivid Light event changes Sydney into a wonderland of mind-boggling art structures made of light. The creative light installations and projections can be enjoyed without even paying a penny, yes, it’s true, the mystic festival of light displaying the world's biggest outdoor craftsmanship is for all to enjoy. This is one of the greatest gifts from the government to its people—a winter festival that allows them to indulge in a wonderful playground of the unexpected. This year, make plans with your favourite people to explore all of the 8km light precincts at Vivid Sydney to get rid of your winter blues.
Vivid Light draws in lighting craftsmen, designers and manufacturers from around Australia and the world to illuminate, decipher and alter Sydney's urban spaces through their artistic vision.
Vivid Music exhibits a front-line contemporary music program. From local favourites and global musicians performing at Sydney Opera House to other expansive settings and jazzy bars, Vivid Sydney has an enthusiastic and varied scope of live exhibitions and notable melodic collaborations.
The program is the perfect breeding ground for amazing ideas to hatch in the advancement and creative energy segment. The event boosts out-of-the-box concepts and start-up culture relating to advertising and marketing, visual arts and performance to animation, VFX and lighting.
Amid the celebrations, Vivid Ideas unites business and imaginative pioneers for expert advancement, data reports on their enterprises, advertising openings and development and other market revamping announcements.
As the celebration has developed, so too has its izzat. In 2019, Vivid Sydney, managed by the NSW government, pulled in a record 2.33 million individuals, contributing over $143million Australian dollars to its economy. Since 2020 the festival had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, we can expect this year’s Vivid Sydney to compensate for the loss. Plan and choose the most amazing experiences at great prices early on to reserve the best spots or vantage points. Hurry!
