Vivid Sydney 2016

Vivid Sydney

What is Vivid Sydney?

Vivid Sydney, now in its eighth year, is Australia's major event in winter and is recognised as the largest event of its kind in the world combining light, music and ideas. Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency.

Vivid Sydney is where art, technology and commerce intersect. The program features large scale light installations and projections (Vivid Light); music performances and collaborations (Vivid Music including Vivid LIVE at the Sydney Opera House); and creative ideas, discussion and debate (Vivid Ideas). All three celebrate Sydney as a creative hub of the Asia-Pacific.

Vivid Sydney was voted Australia’s Best Event in 2013 and Best Tourism Event in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

What events are on during Vivid Sydney?

You can find out all about Vivid Sydney and what events are on by visiting our website, www.vividsydney.com. You can also keep up-to-date on everything Vivid Sydney through our Vivid Sydney Facebook page or Twitter account @vividsydney.

If you have a smartphone, iPad or tablet you may also download the free Vivid Sydney app from the App Store or Google Play Store from May.

Where is Vivid Sydney held?

Vivid Sydney has activations at a number of locations across the city including: Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Martin Place, Darling Harbour, Walsh Bay, Central Park, Chatswood, Carriageworks, on Sydney Harbour and for the first time, Taronga Zoo, The Royal Botanic Garden and The Galeries.

When does Vivid Sydney open and close?

You will be able to enjoy and experience Vivid Sydney across 23-days and nights from 27 May to 18 June. Please keep in mind that the festival’s busiest nights are expected to be each Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and every night of the June long weekend. Lights On occurs at 6pm, and concludes at 11pm; however some precincts have an earlier start and finish time. Visit www.vividsydney.com for more details.

What happens if it rains?

The event is not weather dependent and everything will run as normal, even if it rains.

Do I need to book or purchase tickets to see Vivid Sydney?

Vivid Sydney is a largely free festival with the Vivid Light walk free-of-charge as are many of the Vivid Ideas events. You can purchase tickets for Music and Ideas events and to Vivid Sydney at Taronga Zoo. Check out the full program at vividsydney.com/ideas and Vividsydney.com/music to find information on how to buy tickets .

You can also keep up-to-date with everything Vivid Sydney through our Vivid Sydney Facebook page or Twitter account @vividsydney.

If you have a smartphone, iPad or tablet you may also like to download for free the Vivid Sydney app from the App Store or Google Play Store from May.

Where is the best place to stay during Vivid Sydney?

Sydney has a wonderful range of accommodation available from budget through to 5-star. To be close to the action in the city we would recommend you stay in The Rocks, Circular Quay, Sydney CBD, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont or North Sydney.

Destination NSW’s websites: www.visitnsw.com and www.sydney.com contain a wealth of information for you to choose your accommodation, and to find out what else is on offer in Sydney for you to enjoy during your visit.

Lost items during Vivid Sydney

If you have lost something around Circular Quay, Martin Place or Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney, call or visit The Rocks Police Station on (02) 8220 6399. If you have lost something at another precinct or venue, Vivid Sydney suggests you call or visit the local police station in that area or the venue you were visiting.

What measures have been put in place for lost children?

Vivid Sydney 2016

The information booths located at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour offer wristbands to parents and guardians of children to put contact details on, in case their child becomes lost. It is also a good idea to give your child a card with your contact details on it or write a contact number on your child’s arm. Vivid volunteers and security personnel will be briefed to look out for lost children and will contact parents wherever possible or the Police if necessary.

http://www.vividsydney.com/