You’re never too young to soak up the soul of the city. Vivid Sydney is the perfect place to let the kids’ creativity and imagination run wild as they explore a live canvas of light, music and ideas. Taking over the city from 27 May to 18 June, Vivid Sydney will be diving into what makes Sydney tick. It’s a time to inspire little hearts and minds to learn more about our people and our place. Use our top tips to plan your trip and make the most of the festival. You’ll be creating bright memories for the whole family.
Ephemeral, Credit: Atelier Sisu/Vivid Sydney
Sydney became a little less colourful last year, as the city decided to cancel its beloved Festival of Lights, Music and Ideas – Vivid – because of that nasty b Covid-19.
This year, we’re hoping to see the city light up once again with the return of Vivid Sydney for 2021. If you’re planning to take advantage of the stellar event (Covid-19 restrictions permitting) here’s everything you need to know.
When is Vivid Sydney 2021?
We’ll see the event, which usually runs from late May through to June, kick off a little later this year.
Vivid Sydney 2021 Program Unveiled
FEATURING LIGHT ARTISTS FROM 19 COUNTRIES;
BRITISH GAME-CHANGER JAMEELA JAMIL HEADLINES VIVID IDEAS;
FLOATING LIGHT-WALK ON COCKLE BAY IS A FESTIVAL FIRST;
SIGNIFICANT ABORIGINAL ARTWORK YARRKALPA - HUNTING GROUND 2021 ANIMATED FOR SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE LIGHTING OF THE SAILS; PLUSMIA RODRIGUEZ, KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD AND NGAIIRE TO ROCK
VIVID MUSIC
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Vivid Sydney 2021 will transform Sydney into an extraordinary playground of the unexpected from
Friday 6 August to Saturday 28 August, with more than 200 events, including 19 installations by international artists, and a virtual talk from British actor, star of
The Good Place and body positivity advocate
Vivid Sydney Announces 2021 Lineup
The event will include 19 installations by international artists, & a virtual talk from British actor, star of The Good Place and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil.by BWW News Desk
Vivid Sydney 2021 will transform Sydney into an extraordinary playground of the unexpected from Friday 6 August to Saturday 28 August, with more than 200 events, including 19 installations by international artists, and a virtual talk from British actor, star of The Good Place and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Steve Cox said: Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that transforms Sydney s CBD in winter into a playground of the unexpected, celebrating Sydney s diversity, resilience, Aboriginal culture and vibrant creative community.