Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology.
28 May – 19 June 2027
Vivid Sydney is an annual comprehensive arts festival, lighting up Sydney for 23 nights and days into a colourful canvas of Light, Music, Minds and Food programming.
Returning from 28 May to 19 June 2027, Vivid Sydney transforms the city’s icons and streets with the Vivid Light Walk – a free trail of Light projections and installations across the Harbour foreshore.
Plus, Vivid Music electrifies venues across Sydney with live music; Vivid Minds inspires with talks, art and immersive events from innovative thinkers and creatives; and Vivid Food serves up fresh flavours and unforgettable, unique dining experiences.
Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency.
An award-winning festival
Across its 16 editions, Vivid Sydney has been recognised with multiple national and international event awards.
Most recently, Vivid Sydney was awarded Best Tourism Event and Australian Event of the Year at the 2025 Australian Event Awards, receiving 24 medals overall. It also was awarded in 24 categories at the 2025 International Festival & Events Association Pinnacle Awards, including first place for Best Overall Entertainment Program and Best Overall Sponsorship Program.
Want to be part of Vivid Sydney 2027
Expressions of interest are now open for Vivid Sydney 2027! We’re inviting artists, musicians, chefs, performers, innovators and creatives to take part in Vivid Light, Music, Minds and Food.
For information on key dates, FAQs and to apply for Vivid Sydney 2027, please visit: Expressions of Interest | Vivid Sydney.
