🚉 Public Transport Access
Jessie Street Gardens, 29 Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Dates: 22 May – 13 June – 6pm – 11pm
Location: Jessie Street Gardens, 29 Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: Free Event*
The Prism – Vivid Sydney 2026 Immersive Light Installation at Jessie Street Gardens
Step into a glowing sanctuary of colour and calm at The Prism, one of the standout immersive installations featured in Vivid Sydney 2026. Located in the heart of the city at Jessie Street Gardens, this large-scale light artwork transforms a simple public space into a radiant, meditative environment during the iconic Vivid Light Walk.
Running nightly from 22 May to 13 June 2026, visitors can experience this free installation between 6:00pm and 11:00pm, as the city lights come alive around it.
Event Information
- Installation: The Prism – Vivid Sydney 2026
- Location: Jessie Street Gardens, 29 Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000
- Dates: 22 May – 13 June 2026
- Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm nightly
- Entry: Free public installation
An Immersive Light Sanctuary in the City
The Prism invites audiences to pause and unwind within a glowing geometric dome made of dichroic triangles that refract and scatter light into shifting rainbows of colour. Soft, pulsating LED illumination fills the structure, creating a calming, immersive atmosphere designed for reflection and relaxation amidst the energy of Vivid Sydney.
Set within cushioned seating and a softly lit environment, the installation offers a rare moment of stillness along the bustling Vivid Light Walk — a place to rest, recharge and experience light as a form of meditation.
Internationally Recognised Art Installation
Originally created for Burning Man by Theory Art Studios (TAS) from Utah, USA, The Prism has been reimagined for Sydney’s waterfront as part of Vivid Sydney 2026. Its journey from the Nevada desert to the harbour city highlights its global reputation as a transformative public art experience.
Alongside The Prism, TAS also presents Koro Loko at Campbells Cove — a striking 3D heart structure adorned with reflective dichroic surfaces, creating a shimmering sculptural counterpart within the Vivid Light Walk.
What to Expect
- Walk-through immersive light dome installation
- Colour-shifting reflections created by dichroic materials
- Ambient LED lighting and meditative atmosphere
- Relaxation seating with cushioned bean bags
- Free access as part of the Vivid Sydney Light Walk
- Public art experience suitable for all ages
A Moment of Calm Within Vivid Sydney
As part of the broader Vivid Sydney festival, The Prism offers a gentle counterpoint to the city’s large-scale projections and dynamic light displays. It encourages visitors to slow down, reflect and experience light in a more intimate and personal way.
Perfect for families, photographers, art lovers and festival-goers alike, this installation stands as one of the most tranquil and visually captivating stops along the Vivid Light Walk.
Other City Centre Events in Sydney
Frontline yoga at the Anzac Memorial – Anzac Memorial – Sydney | 1 July, 2025 – 30 June, 2026
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025 – Customs House, Sydney | 28 July, 2025 – 30 June, 2026
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025 – Customs House, Sydney | 28 July, 2025 – 30 June, 2026
Related posts:
The Fringe of Infinity – Customs House, Sydney | 22 May – 13 June, 2026 
TIME:WARPED – Argyle Cut – The Rocks, Sydney | 22 May – 13 June, 2026 
Lighting of the Sails: Opera Mundi by Yann Nguema – Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point | 22 May – 13 June, 2026 
Wonderverse – Australian National Maritime Museum – Sydney | 22 May – 13 June, 2026 
Star-Bound: Vivid Sydney Drone Show – Cockle Bay, Sydney | 24 May – 10 June, 2026 
Vivid Sydney Laser Show – Laser Lightfall – Cockle Bay, Sydney | 22 May – 13 June, 2026 
Molecule of Light – Walumil Lawns – Barangaroo, Sydney | 22 May – 13 June, 2026
