Vivid Sydney 2025

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Inside Vivid Sydney Food Program – the biggest and most tempting lineup ever

This year, Vivid Sydney is dialling things up, unveiling what Destination NSW is calling its "biggest food program yet". From multi-sensory experiences to takeovers of Sydney's landmarks, here's all the tantalising highlights.
Vivid Sydney Drone Show Cockle Bay

The best places to watch the 2026 Vivid Sydney drone shows

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

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The best places to catch free live music in Sydney

Whether you’re after a laid-back afternoon soundtracked by jazz or a high-energy night of rock, these are the best venues to catch free live music in Sydney.

The best bottomless brunches in Sydney

Sydney's bottomless brunch scene is bursting with flavour, flair and free-flowing drinks. Here are our top picks.
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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

Vivid Sydney Drones

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

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

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