The switch was flicked on Friday night. Sydney's city centre is now bathed in light as one of the world's biggest festivals of lights and music returns — just as the rain finally called it quits.

SYDNEY, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harbour City has awakened in colour and creativity tonight as Vivid Sydney 2025, Australia's largest event, has officially begun for its 15 th year. Under this ...

Gorgeous lights, sparkly fireworks and hypnotic patterns could be seen across four of Australia's capital during the opening night celebrations of Vivid Sydney 2023 on May 26, 2023. The festival ...

The Sydney CBD lit up for the first night of the annual Vivid festival on Friday night. More than three million people are expected to hit the streets over the 23-day event, taking in over 40 ...

Watch as the sails of the Sydney Opera House are illuminated with vibrant colours and images as part of the opening night of the annual Vivid Festival on Friday 24 May. The annual celebration of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michele Herrmann reports on hotels, attractions and food/drink news. Now in its 13th year, Vivid Sydney happens from May 26 ...

Back for another year, Vivid Sydney 2025 will run from Friday, 23rd May to Saturday, 14th June. The free-to-attend event will transform the harbour city into a light exhibition celebrating creativity, ...

Vivid Sydney 2025 has kicked off, bathing the Harbour City in vibrant colour. It marks the 15 th year of the city’s biggest event. Under this year’s theme of Dream, over 200 events explore the ...

SYDNEY, Australia – International artists and creatives are set to descend on Sydney with the announcement of the fourth annual Vivid Sydney program that will transform the city into a canvas of light ...