Vivid Sydney
23
May
14
Jun
Dream

Vivid Sydney

The Rocks is the must-see zone of Vivid Sydney 2025. Experience 11+ installations, luminous night markets, dazzling dinners, free live music and more.
When
Friday,
23 May 2025
Saturday,
14 Jun 2025

Vivid Sydney 2025 invites you to step into a world of dreams, where imagination knows no bounds. Let's celebrate the power of dreams - the force that evokes creativity, inspires artists and fuels great stories, music, food and art.

Join us in The Rocks as it transforms into a playground for the imagination. Wander through mesmerising light installations, stroll through The Rocks Markets, and discover free live music from Thursday through to Sunday each week.

Journey through a foodie adventure of glowy drinks and dazzling dinners at restaurants and bars, or grab a warm feed from the markets and chill over a night time picnic at Dawes Point Park.

Vivid Sydney is a place to dream with your eyes open — to be inspired, moved, and connected through art, music, and light. So come along, let your mind wander, and experience a festival that dares you to dream big.

Light Walk Highlights

From 6pm each night, see The Rocks transform with inspiring projections and installations that spotlight the essence of humanity. 
Campbells Cove
First Light
First Light opens Vivid Sydney featuring First Nations culture. The ceremony honours the Gadigal people and neighbouring nations through song, dance, and language, with this year's theme, Dream, reflecting harmony and balance. NAISDA dancers will perform a tribute to Yolngu culture.
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The Argyle Cut
Bloom
Step into the transformed Argyle Cut tunnel, where nature blossoms in vibrant colour and sound. Stars, fungi, birds, and bioluminescent plants surround you in an evolving display, enhanced by a dynamic soundscape of amplified nature sounds. A dreamlike celebration of nature’s beauty, from seed to towering tree.
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ASN Clock Tower
Colour The City
The ASN Clock Tower becomes a canvas, offering an interactive, community-made projection that lets you unleash your artistic vision. Download the colouring page template and watch it come to life alongside designs from the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Dream big, Sydney.
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First Fleet Park
Emergence
Emergence is an immersive audio-visual sculpture features mirrored, tunnel-like trapezoid bricks and over 10,000 LED lights, creating a meditative space. Inside, you're enveloped in a captivating light show, accompanied by an ethereal soundscape composed by the NYX Choir.
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Hickson Road Reserve
Error
Error explores the unpredictable nature of imperfection, questioning whether technology can correct human mistakes or if imperfections are inevitable. This trance-like display symbolises how glitches, like dreams, can lead to creativity, change, and discovery. Error reminds us that human errors may open doors to new possibilities.
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Customs House
House of Romance: Dreams Collide
House of Romance: Dreams Collide, created by Supergiant, celebrates 20 years of Romance Was Born. Iconic designs by the duo, along with collaborations from artists like Ken Done, come to life in a vibrant mix of digital art and bold colours. The immersive experience transforms Customs House into a world of fashion and fantasy.
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MCA
King Dingo
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s façade is brought to life with King Dingo, a powerful projection by First Nations artist Vincent Namatjira. A crowned dingo stands defiantly as landscapes flicker, blending empire with Country. Accompanied by Jeremy Whiskey’s score, celebrates First Nations strength, unity, and cultural reclamation.
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Cadmans Cottage
Stem
Speak, whisper, or sing into the flower microphone and watch as your voice shapes an animated tree. Stem brings your words to life, with tone, pitch, and rhythm influencing the tree’s growth and colors. This interactive artwork on Cadmans Cottage reminds us that dreams can grow into reality.
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Alfred Street
Soleil Nuit
Experience the brilliance of the sun and the mystery of the night with this shimmering installation. Adorned with 5,000 moving mirrors, they scatter dynamic reflections, glowing by day and illuminating the night. Soleil Nuit invites us to gaze up and lose ourselves in the ever-changing sky.
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Circular Quay & The Rocks
Our Connected City

Sydney Harbour and the CBD light up for Our City Connected, uniting iconic landmarks in a stunning display each night of Vivid Sydney. The Harbour Bridge pulses with vibrant lights as searchlights carve patterns across the sky, reflecting on Circular Quay’s waters. This radiant show celebrates the connection between our city, its people, and the environment.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams turns the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons into a whimsical world of treats, from shiny gumballs to pastel macarons and popcorn. This confection of colour and light brings childhood nostalgia to life. Watch as a Rube Goldberg-style machine creates a kaleidoscope of candies, biscuits, and cupcakes. Sweet Dreams is a delightful reminder to indulge in the sweetness of life and let imagination run wild.
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Sydney Opera House
Lighting of the Sails: Kiss of Light by David McDiarmid
Watch the Sydney Opera House sails light up with Kiss of Light, a stunning animation honoring David McDiarmid’s vision. Blending art, fashion, and activism, this vibrant display celebrates self-expression, resilience, and equality. Kiss of Light is a tribute to McDiarmid’s legacy, reminding us that joy, creativity, and rebellion can shape a more inclusive world.
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Eat & Drink Experiences
Colourful cocktails and tasty bites at Blu Bar
Savour the specially curated Vivid platter with six delicious items inspired by the sights and sounds of the festival. These include East 33 Sydney Rock Oysters from Merimbula, tuna sashimi with pickled ginger and shoyu, WA Shark Bay scampi caviar and melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu MB8+.
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Discover a feast for the senses at The Dream Lab

Indulge in a carefully curated three-course set menu showcasing the finest locally sourced seasonal ingredients and culinary techniques by recently appointed Chef de Cuisine, Marco Putzolu.

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Limited Edition Vivid Sydney Cocktails & Dumplings at Luna Lu

Vivid Sydney 2025 is lighting up, and so is Luna Lu with a vibrant, limited-edition cocktail and signature dumplings created exclusively for the festival.

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Illuminated beer towers and vibrant cocktails at Munich Brauhaus
Loud, colourful and packed with flavour - Munich Brauhaus is your ultimate Vivid Sydney pit stop. Refuel and charge up on limited-edition cocktails, beer light towers and a delectable sharing platter. 
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Delightful cocktails and fiery flavours at Pony Dining
Warm up your Vivid Sydney experience at Pony Dining, where premium steak and seafood meet a dreamy new exclusive cocktail. 
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Dreamy three course menu at Park Hyatt
Experience a Vivid-inspired three-course menu for $95 per person, paying homage to the 2025 festival theme, Dream with front-row seats to the illuminated Sydney Harbour and Opera House.
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Elevate your night at The Glenmore
Experience Vivid Sydney sky high at the iconic rooftop of The Glenmore in The Rocks. Delicious food, stunning vistas and refreshing cocktails await. 
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Vivid Delights Dinner at Tayim

Celebrate Vivid Sydney with a two-course Middle Eastern dinner at Tayim for $65 per person, set within the sandstone charm of Harbour Rocks Hotel.

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MCA Harbour dining and Vivid Sydney views

Take in elevated panoramic views of Vivid Sydney’s light displays across the Harbour with a specially crafted menu in Canvas restaurant, or casual drinks on the Sculpture Terrace.

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Glow & Go at El Camino
The limited-time Glow & Go Takeaway Menu features tacos, burritos, saucy wings, and frozen pink lemonade - perfect for grabbing on the go between light shows!
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Champagne and seafood by the Harbour
Savour the signature Hot & Cold Seafood Platter for Two and receive two complimentary glasses of Piper-Heidsieck Champagne for a truly special Vivid Sydney treat. 
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See, Do & Stay
                         
15% off your stay at Sydney Harbour Hotel
Get 15% off your stay at Sydney Harbour Hotel during Vivid Sydney. The package will come with breakfast plus a kid' amenity and Vivid inspired cocktail. Perfect for the whole family. 
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An indulgent stay Park Hyatt
Experience the magic of Vivid Sydney from the best seat in the city - your balcony at Park Hyatt Sydney.
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In Conversation: Vincent Namatjira
Uncover the inspiration for Vincent Namatjira's 'King Dingo', MCA's Vivid Sydney 2025 commission, in a talk with the artist and curator Rebecca Ray, followed by the projection viewing at 6pm.
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The Rocks Markets

Experience The Rocks Markets after dark during Vivid Sydney. Wander the historic laneways as they come aglow with luminous lights, shop local artisan wares and savour a curated selection of delicious eats from our market stalls. Pick up your favourite goodies and enjoy a delectable night picnic under the harbour bridge. Let the vibrant energy of live music wash over you, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening under the Sydney sky. 

 

Canopy Bar

A new experience! Get ready for Friday nights with a vibrant twist at The Rocks Markets! Canopy Bar, an exciting collaboration with 4 Doors Down, is your ultimate Vivid Sydney hangout. Every Friday, immerse yourself in the dazzling light displays while sipping on your favourite cocktails, warming up with delicious mulled wine, and enjoying tasty snack options. 

Night Picnic Under the Bridge

Enjoy a unique and memorable Night Picnic at Dawes Point Park. It's the perfect spot to sit back and relax, with a delicious array of food and drinks from the Markets whilst enjoying the sparkling lights across the harbour. 

  

Free Live Music

See electrifying DJs or dance to soul and funk in The Rocks Square and Bay 5 on 1 Hickson Road, Friday to Sunday nights. You can also enjoy live Jazz Sessions on Thursdays during Vivid Sydney.

Sangee's Kitchen by FoodLab Sydney

Experience the bold, aromatic flavours of Malaysian-Tamil cuisine, brought to life by Malar and her family at a very special pop-up event in Tayim Restaurant at Harbour Rocks Hotel. Gather for a feast that celebrates tradition, community and the stories carried through generations.

Getting Here

Ditch the car and explore Vivid Sydney in The Rocks with ease. Public transport is your best bet to experience this harbourside spectacular. The Rocks is a stone's throw from major transport hubs, so you can skip the parking woes and step right into the Vivid Sydney kaleidoscope. 

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