VIVID SYDNEY 2024

For over a century, TIME magazine has captured the defining moments of our era, distilling the zeitgeist into striking, thought-provoking covers. A mother...

Like a single pebble creating ripples across a vast lake, one person’s dream has the power to reshape the future. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic I...

Warren Ellis is an Australian music icon—Dirty Three founder, longtime Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds collaborator, film composer (The Proposition, The...

Step into a world where food, art and movement merge, as celebrated chef Danielle Alvarez crafts an elegant dream-inspired tasting menu in this immersive...

AALIA’s Executive Chef Paul Farag will take you on a journey through the depth and breadth of Middle Eastern cuisine. Known for modernising and...

An all-out, late-night venue takeover celebrating a decade of boundary-pushing club sounds.Founded by Australian dance music icon Nina Las Vegas, NLV Records...

"They’re here…" Experience the most chilling line uttered in cinematic history in a terrifying setting with this late-night screening of 1982 horror...

Experience the bold, aromatic flavours of Malaysian-Tamil cuisine, brought to life by Malar Sathasivam and her family. Known to friends and family as “Sangee”...

Under the moniker Soccer Mommy, Sophia Allison has carved out a space all her own in the indie rock scene—somewhere between the fuzzy guitars of the...

A defining voice of late 20th century radical counterculture, David McDiarmid fused art, fashion, nightlife with bold activism and unapologetic self-expression.On...

Step onto the court for a game of tennis like you’ve never experienced before—where the fluorescent yellow ball is replaced by a streak of pulsing...

Part mirage, part playground, this whimsical installation invites you to wander through its iridescent, tubular halls and re-discover the joy of art, architecture...

Step into a 40-metre tunnel illuminated by a galaxy of glowing stars. A stunning homage to both the night sky and the glow-in-the-dark decorations that...

A surreal dream can leave you with a lingering sense of curiosity, a feeling of being slightly off-kilter. This dreamlike series of six seesaws captures...

The moon has long been a source of light and inspiration, offering a nightly glimpse into the vast mysteries of space. Fly to the Moon invites you to bask...

Watch as valleys, plants, animals and waterways take shape before your eyes, transforming the rooftop of the Australian National Maritime Museum into a...

Nine enormous, mirrored and cartoon-like flowers sprout mid-way up the buildings of Martin Place. Vibrant reflections transform this urban business district...

Mourning The Great Barrier ReefFor the first time in a decade, the interdisciplinary artist ANOHNI returns for two exclusive nights with the Johnsons...

Few voices are as instantly recognisable, as spooky and seductive, as Beth Gibbons'. The English singer-songwriter rose to fame as the voice of trip-hop...

A collective of pioneering Sydney promoters and tastemakers, WavyLand have had their finger on the pulse of the city’s emerging youth music culture since...

Widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz guitarists – if not guitarists, period – of all time, Kansas City-born musician, composer and bandleader...

Visionaries of leftfield dub, ambient and techno, British trio The Sabres of Paradise were among the most influential electronic act of the early to mid-1990s...

Who is the mystery man behind the ever-present red mask and trench coat? Singer, songwriter and producer Pale Jay might be shrouded in anonymity, but there’s...

With her bewitching voice and acoustic guitar, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt summons mystical music that seems to hover between a dream...

An electrifying fusion of Afro-Latin beats, tribal house and global grooves.Gabriele Poso blends deep house, Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz-infused funk in...

A force like no other, Divide & Dissolve create instrumental soundscapes designed to tackle colonialism, white supremacy and the patriarchy.Helmed...

For Hollywood Dreaming’s Gig Trail, Butter Beats n Eats: YAWDOESITALLGhanaian-Australian artist Yawdoesitall is taking over Butter for a high-energy...

Get ready for a night of funk, soul, and futuristic sounds.Tumbalong Nights welcomes bass virtuoso and experimental funk master MonoNeon. Known for his...

From dreamy R&B to global indie-pop, this night brings together two genre-bending talents.South Korean indie-pop icon Stella Jang brings her genre-hopping...

A high-energy night of indie rock and First Nations storytelling.Sydney indie-rockers Body Type are known for their punchy mix of indie, rock and punk...

Let the otherworldly setting of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney after dark envelop you at Dream Mist, where scent, story and flavour intertwine for an intimate...

Gather round for a night of generosity of spirit and hospitality with Karima Hazim, co-founder of Sunday Kitchen. Karima’s vegetarian menu will...

Carriageworks’ legendary Night Market is back for Vivid Sydney, and this year, it’s all about dreams—big, bold, and delicious!Handing the reins to...

Step into the past, look to the future and raise a glass at Tyrrell’s: A Journey Through History, an unforgettable dining experience at NSW Parliament...

Experience the warmth, hospitality and culture of Afghanistan, Ukraine and Palestine with this one-night-only dining experience hosted by Kyiv Social and...

For our final night, FoodLab Sydney presents a special culinary showcase featuring seven emerging chefs and FoodLab graduates, each presenting a signature...

Sit back and enjoy a relaxed but refined dining experience created by Jacqui Challinor, Group Development Chef at Trader House and one of Australia’s...