This year, Vivid Sydney is dialling things up, unveiling what Destination NSW is calling its “biggest food program yet”. At the heart of it is one standout event set to transform one of the city’s most iconic retail landmarks, the historic Strand Arcade, into an intimate long-table dining experience.
This year marks the 16th edition of Vivid, with the NSW Government already unveiling a few exciting new experiences. Although the official theme of the festival is yet to be unveiled, here’s what we do know about Vivid Sydney 2026.
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