Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced – and why 2025 was the biggest yet

Vivid Sydney 2025

The bulbs have barely cooled on this year’s festival, but we’re already looking ahead to the next year’s Vivid celebrations. As dates for the 2026 festival have been announce, we’ve taken a look back at this year’s festival which was bigger and brighter than ever.

Top Things to Do at Vivid Sydney This Weekend (May 31 – June 2)

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Attention all Sydneysiders: clear skies are forecast this weekend, with no rain in sight! Time to fully embrace Vivid this weekend and head to some of the exciting events that are happening across Sydney. Despite Vivid Sydney having more free events than ever, as well as plenty of installations, projections, food hubs, and concerts, last

It’s time: Mariah Carey is coming to Australia for the first time in 12 years

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It’s tiiiiime. Everyone’s favourite Christmas songstress has announced her first Australian tour in more than a decade. The Queen of Christmas is coming Down Under for the first time in more than 12 years. As if that wasn’t big enough news, she’ll headline Fridays festival alongside Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull. So if you spot an

Just announced: Sam Fender is coming to Sydney for one night only

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British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced he’ll be heading Down Under this November, fresh off the release of his highly acclaimed new album, People Watching, which became the fastest-selling UK album of the year so far. The rockstar shot to fame after the success of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, and has been captivating the

The Other Art Fair Sydney opens tonight: these are the six artists to watch

The Other Art Fair Sydney opens today at White Bay Cruise Terminal

From this Thursday, May 8, The Other Art Fair Sydney will pitch up at White Bay Cruise Terminal. These are the artists to look out for. From Melbourne to London to Dallas, The Other Art Fair opens the elitist art industry up to the masses with Art Battles, tattooing, immersive installations, a ceramics edit (new