Vivid Sydney 2025

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All the free things at Vivid Sydney (2026): Lights, music, food & more

In 2026, most of Vivid Sydney is free. So don't worry if you haven't got a ticket to a blockbuster event - here's your full guide to everything free at Vivid. You won't have to spend a cent.
Molecule of Light Vivid Sydney

10 Vivid Sydney light installations made for your Instagram feed

Mindy Woods and Danielle Alvarez for Vivid with vegetables and food. Sydney First Nations program

Vivid Sydney: First Nations artists, talent, food, and culture set to shine in 2026

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Steel Magnolias: Lisa McCune tells why this play is funnier than you might think

Lisa McCune stars as M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias at Theatre Royal Sydney from May 13- May 30. She tells us why the role hits close to home as a mother, and why being in Sydney is so special.

Bon appétit! Why this returning favourite is Sydney’s best French restaurant

Ananas has returned to The Rocks, ready to reclaim its place among Sydney’s finest French restaurants. Here's our review of the boujie brasserie.
aerial view of Vivid Fire Kitchen

Vivid Fire Kitchen program 2026: the chefs, what’s new, and all the mouthwatering details

Vivid Sydney Drones

Drones to return to Vivid Sydney as festival unveils official 2026 program

The Long Table Dinner NSW Icons of Land and Sea with vivid food program

This year’s Vivid Food Program to be “largest yet” with huge takeover of iconic Sydney mall

Tumbalong Nights live music at Vivid Sydney

Vivid ends this weekend – here are 5 itineraries for every day this week

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6 best things to do at Vivid this weekend (June 6-9)

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

Revellers are pictured beneath lasers and lights that say DUNJ. The Sydney-based crew will host a late-night party in The Studio at Sydney Opera House this weekend.

7 Vivid Sydney events happening this weekend that you can still book tickets for

Bright lights illuminate the opera house during Vivid Sydney 2024

Absolute nonsense! Why this misguided attack on Vivid should be pulled down

Starscape Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney 2025: Trading Hours Extended to Midnight on Sundays

A party in The Studio at Sydney Opera House

Top 5 Vivid Sydney Dance Parties You Can’t Miss in 2025

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