VIVID Sydney

VIVID, Sydney’s annual extravaganza of light and color, has become the city’s premier winter event, a must-see festival of illumination that is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the world’s leading creative celebrations.
The 18-day-long celebration ushers in the new winter season with a free public exhibition of art sculptures and light installations all over Sydney’s most iconic buildings. The lighting displays sit dormant during the day but come to life every time the sun goes down for the duration of the festival. Paired with a cutting edge soundtrack to enhance the already incredible experience, VIVID is prepared by top-notch creatives for spectators from all over the world.
Because there are lighting showcases throughout the city, there are many ways to experience VIVID. The simplest may be to arrive in the city at nightfall and wander around until the installations light up your eyes, especially because maps are available to guide visitors through everything there is to see. Though most of the program is general, there are some specific themes to entice certain groups. In 2013, for example, the Customs House’s light show paid tribute to the TV Show Doctor Who for one night only.

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VIVID Sydney 2016 dates have not been announced yet. This page will be updated once they are.