Vivid Sydney 2025

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Vivid Sydney announces next year’s dates — here’s how you could be part of it

Less than a week after the end of Vivid Sydney 2026, Destination NSW has revealed when next year's festival will take place.
Vivid Sydney Harbour Bridge Cruise

Forget the drone shows – go to these Vivid Sydney events instead

Vivid Sydney Drone Show Monday

All Vivid Sydney drone shows grounded after dramatic crashes

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30 things to do in Sydney in September

Spring has officially arrived, bringing plenty of reasons to get out and explore Sydney. Here are the best things to do in Sydney in September 2026.

Sydney Fringe Festival kicks off this Saturday with a huge street party

The 2026 Sydney Fringe Festival is coming in hot this Saturday, with a huge free street party set to take over Stanley Street this Saturday.
A man and woman with their back to the camera look at a view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at night during Vivid away from the crowds

Enjoy Vivid Sydney without actually doing Vivid – and avoid the crowds

Sydney Opera House sails Opera Mundi Vivid Sydney

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

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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

Vivid Sydney harbour

Vivid Sydney 2026 guide: dates, light walk, events and tips

aerial view of Vivid Fire Kitchen

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

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

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