Overview

• Vivid Sydney 2025 officially launched on May 23 with the First Light ceremony at Circular Quay, featuring NAISDA dancers and a free First Nations music concert.
• This year’s festival spans five zones across Sydney’s CBD, including Circular Quay, Martin Place, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and The Goods Line.
• Over 200 events are scheduled, with more than 75% of the program, including the Vivid Light Walk, offered free to the public.
• Highlights include performances by international and local talents such as Beth Gibbons, Nigella Lawson-curated dinners, and installations like David McDiarmid’s ‘Kiss of Light’ on the Sydney Opera House sails.
• The 2025 theme, ‘Dream,’ inspires a diverse program celebrating creativity, accessibility, and cultural collaboration, with a focus on supporting locals during economic challenges.