Arts & Culture · Our pick in Sydney
Vivid Sydney
28 May–19 June 2027
The festival of light, music and ideas that lights the Opera House sails each winter.
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Our take
- Opera House sails lit
- Address
- Sydney, Sydney
- Website
- vividsydney.com
About Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney, the festival of light, music, minds and food, returns from 28 May to 19 June 2027 (vividsydney.com).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vivid Sydney before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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