When is Vivid Sydney 2026?

Vivid Sydney 2026 runs from Friday 22 May to Saturday 13 June 2026 — 23 nights.

Is Vivid Sydney free?

Over 80% of Vivid Sydney is free, including the entire 6.5km Light Walk from Circular Quay through Barangaroo to Darling Harbour. Some music concerts and ticketed experiences have entry fees.

What time does Vivid Sydney start each night?

The lights turn on at 6pm every night throughout the festival.

Are there drone shows at Vivid Sydney 2026?

Yes. The Star-Bound drone show returns with 22 shows across 11 nights at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour. Shows run Sunday to Wednesday nights at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

How long is the Vivid Sydney Light Walk?

The Light Walk is 6.5km long with 43 installations, running from Circular Quay and The Rocks through Barangaroo to Darling Harbour.

Seymour Centre Archives - Events in Sydney

Name: Vivid Sydney 2026
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Sydney CBD, Circular Quay & Darling Harbour

Nucleus – School Show – Chippendale, Sydney | 5 March, 2025

Location: Seymour Centre, Corner of City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2006 Date: Wednesday 5 March from 11am to 1pm Cost: School Student: $26 – School Teacher: $26 – Book tickets Passionate. Polarising. Political. Alana Valentine is an award-winning playwright whose works Cyberbile and Parramatta Girls are recognised on the Stage 6 Drama course … Read more

Trophy Boys – Seymour Centre, Chippendale, Sydney | 19 June – 7 July, 2024

Location: Seymour Centre, Corner of City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2006, Reginald Theatre Dates: Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8pm – Wednesdays to Saturdays, 7:30pm to 9pm – Sundays, 5pm to 6:30pm – Wednesday 19 June to Sunday 7 July Cost: Book Tickets – Preview: $38 Adult: $54 Concession: $44 Under 35s: $37 The Grand … Read more

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