SYDNEY, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Running from Friday, May 22 to Saturday, June 13, the 23-day program brings together the full breadth of the city’s creative identity through Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Minds and Vivid Food. More than 80% of the festival remains free, including the entire Vivid Light Walk, an uninterrupted 6.5 kilometer route featuring more than 43 installations and projections created by renowned local and international artists.
Minister of Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said Vivid Sydney would be bigger and better than ever.
“No other city in the world can accommodate Vivid, because no other city in the world has what Sydney has to offer. Vivid Sydney 2026 will redefine the way we experience our city, delivering a bigger, bolder program of events that will come to life day and night.
“With over 80 per cent of the program free, Vivid Sydney strives to make premier cultural experiences accessible to all. Whether it’s the entire 6.5km Vivid Light Walk, free live music at Tumbalong Nights or dynamic daytime programming, this year’s festival will bring color and creativity to the city while providing a significant boost to local businesses.
Vivid Sydney 2026 marks Brett Sheehy AO’s first year as festival director; a creative return after two decades leading major festivals and arts companies across Australia.
Brett Sheehy AO, Vivid Sydney Festival Director said this year’s program represents a bold new horizon for the event.
“For 2026, we are expanding our program into new art forms including aerial performances, daytime public art, theater and dance. These join our extensive Vivid Minds, Light, Music and Food offerings to now make your Vivid Sydney one of the largest comprehensive arts festivals in the world.
“This year we invite you to go beyond your previous expectations of Vivid Sydney by hosting a bold new festival designed to surprise, delight, challenge, entertain and fill you with joy.
“Whether you encounter Vivid Sydney as a happy observer, an enthusiastic participant or someone keen to take part in one of our dozens of interactive opportunities, we can promise you the festival of a lifetime,” Mr Sheehy said.
Vivid Sydney Partners
Come on returns as a major partner for the fifth consecutive year in 2026, with a new installation to be showcased along the Vivid Sydney Light Walk. Vivid Sydney’s supporting partners include City of Sydney, Event Engineering, Kennards Hire, Mandylights, The PA People, Technical Management Company And Transdev.
Vivid Sydney program partners include Carriageworks, the Sydney Opera House and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Vivid Sydney’s localization partners include Australian Maritime Museum, Cockle Bay Wharf, Placemaking NSW, Ports Authority of New South Wales, And State Library of New South Wales.
Tickets for Vivid Sydney are on sale now. For more information and a full list of events, visit vivesydney.com
SOURCE Destination New South Wales
