Vivid Music: Tumbalong Nights
Vivid Music: Tumbalong Nights
23
May
14
Jun
Event

Vivid Music: Tumbalong Nights

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When
Fri - Sat
From 7.30pm
Where

Tumbalong Park,
Darling Harbour, NSW 2000

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Price

FREE

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Experience Vivid Sydney's dazzling light displays, free live music under the stars, and buzzing DJ sets at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Vivid Sydney at Tumbalong Park. This vibrant festival hub comes alive with a stellar line-up of free live music across 12 nights, showcasing the best international and local talent. 

The stage comes alive each Friday to Saturday evenings (and Thursday 5 June) with captivating live performances, and then keep the good vibes flowing with DJs spinning tunes from Sunday to Wednesday nights.

Looking for family fun? Don't miss the dedicated kids' shows at Vivid Kids every Saturday evening at 5pm.

Uncover even more dazzling experiences in Darling Harbour this Vivid Sydney! Explore the full lineup.
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FRI 24 MAY
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM & TIFFI
Kick off Tumbalong Nights in style and immerse yourself in our first night of live music with the wry and dreamy sounds of Sydney’s tiffi followed by another local legend, Sneaky Sound System, with their infectious electro-pop sounds.
SAT 25 MAY
JALBU MUNA
A night of multi-generational First Nations story telling through music featuring performances from legendary Christine Anu, Akala Newman, Kee’ahn and Deline Briscoe. Celebrate culture and Country with a brilliant line up of living legends and the rising voices of First Nations women curated by Yalanji woman and leading musician Deline Briscoe.
THURS 30 MAY
FOREST CLAUDETTE & THE BLSSM
Two stars firmly on the rise, Melbourne based Forest Claudette and Sydney born, LA-based THE BLSSM, will light up the night with neo-soul, alt-RnB and indie pop.
FRI 31 MAY
BARE NECESSITIES
Celebrate the best global sounds and street party vibes with radio show turned block party Bare Necessities, a fixture of Sydney’s party scene. Expect high energy antics, big band brass, African drumming, dancing and music to groove to from around the world.
SAT 31 MAY
VIVID SINGS!
A singalong under the stars, uniting Sydney's choirs for a night of community song, culminating in a massed choral performance with audience participation. Arrive early to enjoy free kids' music from Bennytime, who brings fun and educational songs to the stage.
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FRI 7 JUN
K-INDIE FESTIVAL FEAT.SILICA GEL & SUNWOOJUNGA
Catch two of Korea’s most exciting K-Indie acts, indie rockers Silica Gel and jazz-pop artist sunwoojunga, in this Vivid Sydney exclusive performance in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre.
SAT 8 JUN
GRENTPEREZ & FRIDAY
A night of fresh sounds to elevate the Saturday night of your June long weekend – the R&B and vintage bossa nova croon of Grentperez and the genre-bending groove of FRIDAY. 
SUN 9 JUN
SOUNDS OF AFROBEATS
A big night of rhythm, dance and colour with Sounds of Afrobeat. Get swept up in an electrifying celebration of African culture and music with larger-than-life performances, DJs and fire breathing.
MON 10 JUN
CLUB BROADWAY & THE CARPENTERS FROM KEMPSEY
Hit all the high notes with a night of theatrics and singalongs with hit musical-theatre nightclub Club Broadway. Direct from sell-outs across Australia, this is their debut outdoor event. Plus, catch the camp comedic stylings Carpenters From Kempsey.
THURS 13 JUN
TEENAGE JOANS & LOLA SCOTT
A raucous night of all-female punk and pop energy awaits with Adelaide two-piece Teenage Joans and Sydney’s Lola Scott.
FRI 14 JUN
3% & JESSICA MAUBOY
Do not miss this special album launch for First Nations rap supergroup 3%. An unapologetic celebration of Blak culture, the night features a line-up of artists from the new record. Including special appearances from Jessica Mauboy, Say True God?, Tia Gostelow, Marlon and Denni.
SAT 15 JUN
BUDJERAH & JEM CASSAR-DALEY
Closing out Tumbalong Nights, the National Indigenous Music Awards 2023 Artist of the Year Budjerah will lift you up with his transcendent alt-pop. Plus, indie-pop sensation Jem Cassar-Daley will take you on a journey with her soulful storytelling.
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Vivid Sydney will illuminate Darling Harbour with art, light, creativity and exploration united by this year's artistic direction, 'Vivid Sydney, Dream.'