Vivid Sydney
23
May
14
Jun
DREAM

Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney will illuminate Darling Harbour with art, light, creativity and exploration united by this year's artistic direction, 'Vivid Sydney, Dream.'
When
Friday,
23 May 2025
Saturday,
14 Jun 2025

In 2025, Vivid Sydney invites you to step into a world of dreams—limitless, boundless, and full of possibility. Dreams inspire, connect, and ignite creativity. They are the foundation of art, music, storytelling, and innovation.

This year, Vivid Sydney challenges you to dream with the lights on, to embrace imagination without limits, and to explore new ideas through light, music, ideas, and food. From awe-inspiring installations to thought-provoking discussions and unforgettable performances, the festival will immerse you in dreams that delight, provoke, and inspire.

Join us as Darling Harbour transforms into a playground of creativity and wonder, where dreams take flight and anything is possible. Make your dreams come true at Vivid Sydney 2025.

Vivid Fire Kitchen

The flames are back—bigger, bolder and hotter than ever.

Vivid Fire Kitchen reignites at The Goods Line, delivering a sensory feast of fire and flavour. This year, we’re turning up the heat with “Fire & Spice”, a bold new twist that celebrates the world’s most vibrant, spice-driven cuisines alongside flame-seared favourites. Enjoy live demonstrations and an array of fire-cooked cuisine from the world’s best pitmasters, chefs and barbecue legends.

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Tumbalong Nights

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

Vivid Kids

Who said the adults should have all the fun? Round up the little ones and start your Light Walk journey in Tumbalong Park at 5pm each Saturday during the festival as the stage lights up with FREE children’s acts ahead of a night of live music.

Vivid Ideas

REMIX Summit Sydney comes to Darling Harbour this year as part of Vivid Sydney. This summit is your field guide to the future: How to harness revolutionary ideas that will transform culture and the creative industries, creative cities and the creative economy.

Best restaurants & bars with Vivid Sydney views

Looking for things to do in Sydney? Enjoying a few drinks and soaking in the Vivid views at one of Darling Harbour’s best cocktail bars should be top of your list! To get your evening started we’ve concocted a list of the best restaurants and cocktail bars with stunning views of the show in Darling Harbour.

Getting to Vivid Sydney

Travelling to Darling Harbour is easy, it’s leaving that’s hard! Discover our guide navigating you to Darling Harbour with ease. We'll cover all your travel needs, from zipping in on public transport to exploring with little ones in tow. Plus, we'll share hot tips to stay ahead of the crowd and make your Vivid Sydney experience truly unforgettable!

See more of Vivid Sydney

Find out what's happening in Barangaroo and The Rocks for all things Vivid Sydney.