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Tumbalong Park, the beating heart of Vivid Sydney’s Light Walk, invites you to experience 23 nights of free music—where dreams turn into beats as our winter nights come alive with rhythm, energy and connection.
Explore a line-up of global icons, local legends and emerging talent that’ll spark your imagination and get you moving—from the best new Aussie pop to boundary-pushing indie, powerful First Nations storytelling and a diverse array of languages and cultures.
DJs keep the party going from Sunday to Wednesday, while live music starts at 7:30pm every Thursday to Saturday (and on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 June for the long weekend), with kids’ shows from 5pm–6pm on Saturdays.
Please note, there will be live music from 7.30pm every night of the long weekend from Thursday 5 – Monday 9 June.
Tumbalong Nights 2025 Line-up
Opening Weekend
Charley + Ayesha Madon | Tumbalong Nights
Kick off Tumbalong Nights with an uplifting night of pop from two of Sydney’s leading lights in a new wave of Aussie music.Charley follows up a whirlwind...
PASIFIX | Tumbalong Nights
A powerful celebration of Australia’s proud Pacific-Islander community, PASIFIX blends traditional culture with modern sounds in a night of reggae, soul...
Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
Little people, big fun.Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off...
Week 1
Adrian Eagle + Jada Weazel | Tumbalong Nights
Get swept up in a night of soul, R&B and pure positivity.ARIA-winner Adrian Eagle brings his soaring, gospel-infused vocals and uplifting energy to...
NextGen: V-Pop - Mỹ Anh and Chi Xê | Tumbalong Nights
Vivid Sydney showcases the rising stars of Vietnamese pop in this exclusive Australian performance.Mỹ Anh, hailed as one of Vietnam’s most exciting...
Vivid Sings! | Tumbalong Nights
A singalong under the stars.Hosted by the inimitable Bob Downe and directed by celebrated choirmaster and composer Jonathon Welch AM, Vivid Sings! unites...
Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
Little people, big fun.Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off...
Week 2
Body Type + Ripple Effect Band | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Stella Jang + Ivoris | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Zaeden | Tumbalong Nights
A night of boundary-pushing Indian pop.Zaeden is one of the biggest names in India’s thriving pop scene, with a sound that blends electronic beats and...
Dobet Gnahore + Immy Owusu | Tumbalong Nights
A celebration of Afrobeat, highlife and global sounds.Grammy-winning Ivorian artist Dobet Gnahoré takes to the Tumbalong stage with her powerhouse voice...
Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
Little people, big fun.Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off...
Week 3
Gabriele Poso + GabzaK | Tumbalong Nights
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...
Pania + Devaura | Tumbalong Nights
A night of genre-defying R&B, soul and hip-hop, led by two fierce voices in the Australian music scene. Rising star Pania has been making waves...
MonoNeon + Manfredo Lament | Tumbalong Nights
Get ready for a night of funk, soul, and futuristic sounds.Tumbalong Nights welcomes bass virtuoso and experimental funk master MonoNeon. Known for his...
Winston Surfshirt + Jerome Blazé | Tumbalong Nights
A night of genre-spanning sound and sun-drenched soul from two beloved Sydney outfits.Winston Surfshirt brings his signature blend of funk, soul, and hip-hop...
Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
Little people, big fun.Get ready to sing, dance and play as Vivid Kids takes over Tumbalong Park every Saturday at 5pm throughout the festival. Kick off...
