The Calyx to illuminate business events during Vivid Sydney

The venue will be transformed into an after-dark oasis of botanical brilliance for ‘Lightscape’ with a unique catering menu to match.

25 May, 2023

3 unmissable Sydney festivals for food lovers this winter

These much-loved events will put the fire in your belly with their great wine, delicious delicacies and plenty of entertainment.

26 April, 2023

Vivid Sydney 2023 program announced

Australia’s brightest festival will return in May to immerse the Harbour City in colour and light for 23 days and nights.

14 March, 2023

Vivid Sydney 2022 a record-smashing success

After a two-year hiatus, this year’s festival of light, music and ideas returned bigger and better than ever, with a record number of attendees.

5 July, 2022

Vivid Sydney 2022 program revealed

Featuring more than 200 events, this year’s program promises the ‘biggest, brightest and most brilliant line-up ever.’

17 March, 2022

Vivid Sydney cancelled again

Vivid Sydney has been cancelled yet again, but planning is underway for its return in 2022.

9 August, 2021

Vivid Sydney postponed due to ongoing lockdown

The NSW Tourism Minister said the event will only go ahead “if it’s safe to do so”.

14 July, 2021

Fun idea: Experience Vivid Sydney from above

Watch the light spectacular from one of the best vantage points in the city.

27 March, 2019

Eventbrite partners with Vivid Sydney

Eventbrite will become the primary ticketing agent for the annual festival.

20 March, 2019

Expressions of interest open for Vivid Sydney 2019

Vivid is seeking expressions of interest across its three pillars: light, music and ideas.

13 September, 2018

Vivid will expand into Barangaroo this year

Barangaroo will get a slice of Vivid action this year.

14 March, 2017

Vivid Sydney reopens after storm damage

In a heartbreaking weekend for Vivid organisers, several of the light sculptures were damaged by severe weather.

7 June, 2016

TDC to break records at Vivid Sydney

Technical Direction Company (TDC) gives Spice readers an insight into its epic technical production plans for Vivid Sydney.

23 May, 2016

Vivid expands to Taronga Zoo

Vivid Sydney 2016 will light up Taronga Zoo with an array of installations including giant, luminous animal sculptures.

10 February, 2016

Want to be part of Vivid Ideas?

Submit your event now to be part of Vivid Ideas in 2016.

3 August, 2015

The Star creating ultimate Vivid Sydney game zone

The Star will be lighting up for Vivid Sydney in 2015 through interactive activity to create the Vivid Sydney Game Zone at Pyrmont.

6 May, 2015

The secret sauce for planning a killer event

Get in quick! Free Vivid Sydney talk for event planners still has a few places left.

5 June, 2014

Vivid kicks off with record crowds

NSW Premier Mike Baird hit the ‘lights on’ switch for Vivid Sydney 2014 at the MCA on Friday night to a crowd that included Malcolm Turnbull, Indira Naidoo and Jess Scully.

26 May, 2014

Vivid Sydney announces music line-up

Pet Shop Boys, the Pixies, Lauryn Hill, The Presets and the Australian Chamber Orchestra to headline at Vivid Sydney 2014.

17 April, 2014

Vivid Sydney draws unprecedented crowds

Record attendance at this year’s Vivid Sydney has demonstrated the value of long-term investment in major events as NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner have announced the 2013 event an unprecedented success

18 June, 2013