VIVID Sydney
23 MAY -14 JUNE 2025
What is Vivid Sydney?
Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that celebrates creativity, innovation, and technology over 23 dazzling days and nights. During the event, Sydney transforms with stunning art installations and dynamic 3D light projections, setting the stage for captivating talks, immersive performances, live music, and unique culinary experiences.
Vivid Sydney is back, bigger and brighter than ever and Any Boat has you covered with the best insider tips on where to eat, stay and explore during this dazzling festival. Whether you're admiring the lights from the deck of a luxury charter or strolling through the illuminated streets, our Vivid Sydney 2025 blog series ensures you don’t miss a thing.
Our Top 5
MUST TRY Restaurants
This Vivid Sydney 2025
From fine dining with harbour views to vibrant food markets, discover the best places to indulge in delicious meals while soaking up the festival’s energy.
Our Top 5
MUST STAY Hotels
This Vivid Sydney 2025
Make the most of your Vivid experience by staying in one of Sydney’s best hotels, offering front-row seats to the spectacular light displays.
Our Top 5
MUST SEE Spots
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Get the inside scoop on the most breathtaking installations, immersive experiences and hidden gems you need to visit this year.
From the best eats to the perfect place to stay and the must-see highlights, Any Boat is your go-to guide for experiencing Vivid Sydney 2025 in style. Stay tuned for more tips, or better yet, book a Vivid Sydney cruise and experience the magic from the best vantage point – the water! 🚤🌊✨
In 2025, Vivid Sydney invites you to DREAM BIG.
Why visit Vivid Sydney?
Vivid Sydney is the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, celebrated for its mesmerizing light displays that illuminate iconic landmarks throughout the city and along Sydney Harbour, including the Sydney Opera House.
Yet the festival is far more than just light installations. It also features live music, captivating performances, innovative talks on breakthrough ideas, and an enticing lineup of culinary events curated by world-class chefs and restaurants. There truly is no festival like it!
