Vivid Sydney Is Back! Here Are Few Top Attractions!

History was made last Friday, when the biggest festival of lights in the Southern Hemisphere made its much-awaited return after a long hiatus. Some of the biggest and greatest artists, musicians and thinkers from far and near will be on the forefront for the festival. While the opening weekend had its fair share of excitement, we are yet to witness what the festival is all about. Check out this guide to help you plan your visit and make the most of the events, concerts and installations on offer.

Vivid Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Vivid Sydney is a sensory feast for anyone who takes part in the festival. It is the ultimate reward for anyone who visits during the colder months with most parts of the city getting painted in vivid colours and patterns. The massive festival gets the busiest around Sydney Harbour with millions flocking to witness the Lighting of the Sails of the Opera House, and other attractions along the waterfront. You can easily escape the crowds and enjoy all the harbour festivities onboard a Sydney Harbour Cruise, where you can club the experience with a delicious array of dishes and sparkling drinks. Choose from a variety of top vessels such as the premium glass boats, modern catamarans and the authentic paddlewheeler, all offering an exclusive dining experience with the harbour spectacle as backdrop! Check out the best Vivid Cruise deals and impress your friends or family with an unforgettable experience on the harbour! 

Two New Locations

For the first time ever, the historic Central Station and the Goods Line Tunnel will be part of Vivid Sydney. Light installations, 3D projections, thrilling music concerts and more will be held across  station buildings and along the revitalised walkway. Two of the city’s most notable institutions nearby, Powerhouse Museum and The University of Technology Sydney, will also be in the spotlight, hosting many events, including the Vivid ideas Exchange. The Tunnel will act as a portal to a world of lasers, lights and smoke effects as part of Convergence, which will leave the guests in awe as they venture deeper into the underground. Also as a free event, you can catch the DJs at The Good Line event, where a new DJ sets the tune every night among the Light Walk.

Vivid Sydney Dinner

The festival organisers, this year, not only celebrates the creative roots of the city, but also of the resilience of Sydneysiders during the pandemic, its cultural diversity and culinary excellence as well. Two of the most decorated chefs in the city have been called upon to join forces for what will be another festival first, Vivid Sydney Dinner. They will be behind the magical dishes on June 4th when the Ivy Ballroom gets vivified with lights, music and ideas. This event celebrates the “Soul of the City”, through a special menu that evokes the best of Sydney, along with local entertainers and musicians, who will take you on an uplifting journey throughout the evening.

Vivid Ideas

Vivid Ideas brings together some of the most brilliant and creative minds of the world and Australia, to put together provoking discussions, debates and workshops that help expand our perceptions. The curbing of restrictions means that the organisers can now assemble thinkers and innovators from every corner of the planet to dive deeper into cutting-edge and controversial topics. This year’s standout event comes from Baz Luhrmann, a master filmmaker, who will share his visionary ideas about how he revolutionised the movie scene with imaginary powers that transcend beyond art. The award-winning storyteller also unravels everything about what inspired him to make the upcoming blockbuster ‘ELVIS’ and how it transpired in the end.