Showboat Vivid Lights cruise offers you the best views of the displays on the Sydney Opera House’s sails, the breathtaking projections on Sydney Harbour Bridge, light installations of Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo and the grinning moon face of Luna Park that bestows a special charm on the harbourfront.
Light
Step into a realm of pure innovation as Vivid Light electrifies the heart of Sydney with its mesmerising art installations and mind-bending 3D light projections. The Vivid Sydney experience in 2024 reaches new heights with the magnificent Light Walk. Spanning an incredible 8.5 kms, this extraordinary adventure takes you on a captivating journey through iconic locations such as Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and more. Explore the vibrant tapestry of 57 captivating light attractions, including 26 magnificent international works from renowned artists that will ignite your imagination like never before.
Music
Experience 23 nights of magic and free live music at Tumbalong Park that envelopes the city in a symphony of lights. Explore the Light Walk, where roaming artists will ignite your imagination with their musical prowess. Prepare to be transported to a world of awe-inspiring music and captivating stories. Vivid Music in 2024 promises an irresistible fusion of artistry and expression that will leave you inspired, moved, and longing for more. Be a part of Vivid Sydney for an extraordinary musical odyssey and let the power of music ignite your soul.
Food
2023 saw the introduction of a new pillar to the festival’s core – Vivid Food. Vivid Food is all about uniting renowned local chefs, producers, restaurants and venues with world-class international chefs and personalities to create innovative events. Explore a wide array of culinary adventures, from unique dining experiences at celebrated venues to vibrant markets and food stalls across the festival – there’s something for every budget and palate. The quintessential ‘Vivid Sydney Dinner’ is a multi-sensory extravaganza, harmonising lights, music, ideas, and cuisine under the festival's theme, ‘Vivid Sydney, Humanity’. For 2024, the expectations are at an all time high, so be there to experience it!
Ideas
Unleash your imagination as Vivid Ideas makes its grand return to 2024, challenging the very fabric of our ‘natural’ ways of thinking. Prepare to be enchanted as this extraordinary program illuminates underrepresented communities and those who use the transformative power of their creativity. With an exceptional line up of luminaries like storytellers, psychologists and renowned authors, this captivating program highlights the values that truly matter–community, authenticity, respect, and love.
Excellent experience for Vivid lights.