A Citywide Celebration of Creativity, Day and Night: Vivid Sydney 2026 Program Revealed 

In 2026, Vivid Sydney invites visitors to rediscover the Harbour City in bold, bright and inquisitive new ways. This year, the festival takes its first steps into a new era with its expansion into daytime activities with a selection of installations, talks, and food experiences, before the city transforms again each night into its signature glow. 

Running from Friday 22 May to Saturday 13 June, the 23‑day program brings together the full breadth of the city’s creative identity across Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Minds and Vivid Food.

More than 80 per cent of the festival remains free, including the entire Vivid Light Walk, an unbroken 6.5‑kilometre journey featuring over 43 installations and projections created by acclaimed local and international artists.  

The Vivid Light Walk stretches across Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour, with additional venues in and around the CBD hosting Vivid Music, Vivid Food and Vivid Minds events that bring the entire city into the experience. 

Vivid Minds is a reimagining of Vivid Ideas encompassing live performance and experiential art alongside keynote talks, panel discussions and more.

Read the full media release and discover the program by visiting the link below.

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Over 23 nights, light installations, music, minds and food inspire global audiences and encourage cultural exchange across the Harbour City. Discover the best vantage points to see the Light Walk, how to score the best tickets and where to savour the most delicious food and drinks.  If you haven’t visited Vivid Sydney before (or need a refresher), read on.

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