This year’s theme, Dream, stretches across five creatively reimagined precincts, but for this guide, we’re grounding ourselves in the vibrant heart of the action: Circular Quay and The Rocks. This historic harbour zone is where Vivid Sydney’s magic hums at full voltage, with every laneway, façade, and ferry wharf part of the show.
Circular Quay and The Rocks
Lights: Colour The City – ASN Clock Tower, The Rocks
Vivid has always celebrated public creativity, and this year’s Colour The City installation puts that spirit on display. Submit your own digitally coloured artwork by April 16 and you could see it projected on the ASN Clock Tower. This rotating gallery in light brings over 100 community creations to life each week, blending childhood wonder with big-city spectacle.
Beats: Mount Kimbie – Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point
For a night of hypnotic beats and boundary-pushing sound, grab a ticket to Mount Kimbie at the Joan Sutherland Theatre. Once known for their moody electronic soundscapes, the group now delivers a live experience that weaves shoegaze, indie, and experimental rock into an unpredictable, deeply immersive performance.
Bites: Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez – Yallamundi Room, Sydney Opera House
Chef Danielle Alvarez fuses fine dining with live performance in this truly one-of-a-kind event. Inspired by the dreamscape theme, her menu is matched with contemporary dance, music, and visual projections. Each course becomes part of the performance, offering a memorable exploration of flavour and storytelling.
Neon Nights: Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour – 61 Macquarie Street
After a night of cultural indulgence, rest your head at Pullman Quay Grand. This luxury hotel places you at the centre of the action and offers some of the best Vivid views in town. From your suite, you can see the Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up in the Sweet Dreams on the Pylon installation and watch Vincent Namatjira’s powerful King Dingo projection animate the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Planning Your Visit
If you're aiming to explore Vivid Sydney 2025 without the chaos, Circular Quay and The Rocks provide the perfect combination of visual art, live music, culinary invention, and convenient access. Start your evening with a harbourfront dinner, follow the glowing light trail through The Rocks, catch a live performance at the Opera House, and end with a nightcap at one of the waterfront bars as the city glows around you.
No matter your pace or preferences, Vivid offers something to awaken every sense. From bold and bright to slow and sensory, this harbour precinct proves why Vivid
Sydney is more than a festival—it’s a way to fall in love with the city all over again.
Plan your visit, see the full program and download maps at: https://www.vividsydney.com
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