Vivid Sydney 2025 Program: From Nigella Lawson to Stranger Things

Sydney all lit up for Vivid Sydney

For the first time in its 15-year history, the iconic Vivid Sydney will connect Sydney like never before, leaning heavily on the fresh-faced Sydney Metro system to connect five zones, each with events from all four of the festival’s pillars: Light, Music, Ideas and Food from Friday, May 23 to Saturday, June 14. The Vivid … Read more

The Lansdowne celebrates 100th anniversary with month-long party this June

The Lansdowne in Chippendale

The Lansdowne has always been the prototypical example of an Aussie pub. Sweaty, rowdy, completely lacking any shred of pretentiousness, and stubbornly dedicated to supporting local live music. Since first opening in 1925, the deathless venue has proven that it’s always going to be here to stay. It has survived lockdowns, lockouts, development proposals, a … Read more

Should Usher and Lady Gaga have Australian support acts? New live music rule explained

Paul Kelly

Are we going to start seeing more live Australian music at big-name international concerts when they arrive in Sydney? That’s certainly the hopes of the NSW Government as they introduce a new live music rule set to shape what our biggest concerts look like moving forward. “Australia has a rich history of music, but today’s … Read more

Usher’s Sydney tour 2025: Dates, Tickets, Venue & Set List

Usher in Sydney tickets on sale now

Usher Raymond, the architect of modern R&B, is coming to Sydney to perform four shows as part of his wider Past Present Future global tour. It’s an ostensible victory run for the legendary artist, who has been steaming up the charts for over three decades now. With Live Nation bringing the “Confessions” singer down to … Read more

Sydney Opera House has curated its own Vivid Sydney food kitchen

A Cuban sandwich

Vivid Sydney’s fourth pillar, “Food,” was only added as a central focus for the multi-factor festival in recent years. And there’s plenty of room to grow it as one of Vivid’s defining features alongside light, music and ideas. That’s why there’s been such a substantial boost in the number of food-focused events making up Vivid’s … Read more

Vivid Fire Kitchen 2025 Lineup & Must Try Dishes

Vivid Fire Kitchen where to eat at vivid

For 23 flame-grilled nights, The Goods Line precinct in Ultimo will turn into protein paradise for Vivid Fire Kitchen, an all-encompassing food and light festival that celebrates the virtue of cooking on an open fire. Some of the world’s best pitmasters, chefs and BBQ legends are heading on down for the Vivid Food event, bringing … Read more

Vivid Sydney 2025 Lineup: Sigur Ros, Portishead and More

The Vivid LIVE 2025 lineup has been revealed

Vivid Music, one of the four pillars of Vivid Sydney 2025, has today announced an extensive program of live music for the world-renowned festival. And once again, we’re looking at big international acts and a diverse roster of homegrown talents filing into Sydney’s best concert halls, including the Sydney Opera House, Carriageworks, and the first … Read more

Bad Bunny adds a second date to his exclusive one-off show in Sydney

Bad Bunny is playing a show in Sydney

Bad Bunny surprised Sydney with the announcement of a one-off show earlier this week, with no other Australian stops on the schedule (at the time). Australian Bad Bunny fans who don’t live in Sydney are fuming right now. The famous Puerto Rican rapper and singer is squeezing a second show at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium into … Read more