A Dazzling Show Awaits: Vivid Sydney 2022

It’s that time of the year again. The mega cultural festival of lights, music and ideas is back after a two-year hiatus, and will shine brighter than ever on the city’s iconic buildings and many other locations. Come May 27th, the city will turn into a wonderland of colours, lights, patterns and projections, showcasing the creativity and innovation of Sydney’s most brilliant minds. As the beloved festival fast approaches, let’s look at some of the most anticipated events and attractions of 2022.

Vivid Harbour Cruise in Sydney 

A massive-scale festival like Vivid calls for a huge amount of time to fully enjoy it but what if you can enjoy numerous attractions in a short amount of time. Head to Sydney Harbour, which is one of the most happening places during the festival, and hop on the popular harbour cruises. These are the ideal options for viewing the harbour fiestas, offering views of everything from the Lighting of the Sails of the Opera House, the glowing up of Harbour Bridge to Luna Park, glimpses of Circular Quay, Barangaroo and many more! Choose from a classy range of vessels including the classic paddlewheeler, the popular catamaran and the premium glass boat and traverse the harbour waters in style. Feast on freshly prepared dishes and pair it with wines, beers and other drinks, which can be purchased from the fully-licensed bar on board. Check out the best Vivid Cruises and witness the festival in a new light. Don’t forget to capture unique angles of the attractions on your phone!

Vivid Ideas (Highlights)

Vivid ain’t all colourful lights and uplifting music, Vivid Ideas is one of major elements of the festival, shedding light on the most relevant topics of today with the help of some of the most creative souls of far and near. These thought-stimulating talks, debates, discussions, workshops and conversations will inspire you to find new perspectives in life, making it one of the most prominent attractions of the festival. Be there when famous pop sensation and fashion maverick Troye Sivan, shares his take on fame, beauty, creativity and gender politics. This half-Australian singer-songwriter has inspired and reassured millions of youth in every corner of the planet to cement their beliefs about their own identity and has laid emphasis on the freedom of expression in the gender space. Elsewhere at the State Theatre, Australian movie maestro Baz Luhrmann will provide exclusive insights and influence behind the making of the much-anticipated movie, Elvis. The sheer talent and vision of Baz has led to his ideas and thoughts transcend the realms of cinema and beyond, and you can get a glimpse of it in this exclusive event.

Vivid Lights (Highlights)

The city cannot be more excited to light up once again after postponing it twice due to the pandemic and this year’s lineup of attractions is sure to compensate for the interruption. Multiple light installations will be spread across the city including the longest Light Walk in history, spanning from the Opera House all the way to the Central Station. Vivid Sydney, for its 12th year, also has numerous festival firsts in store. Sydney Infinity is the largest laser fountain show and uses technology like never seen before, blasting over nine tonnes of water upto 80 metres into the air! This infinity-shaped fountain will create a spectacular vista of visual and sonic wonders with the help of over 40 air-water cannons.

Vivid Sydney Dinner

Another festival first, combining delicious food, music, drinks and more! Prominent chefs of the city join forces to create a special treat for the revellers, inspired by a special menu that represents the very soul of the city. The food will be matched with exceptional wines, light projections and music to take you on a wild journey throughout the night.