A Guide to Vivid Sydney 2018

Here's a breakdown of the best of the fest.
Concrete Playground
Published on May 29, 2018
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    Heaps Gay Qweens Ball 2019

    Sat, 8 Jun, 2019

    Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

    A Vivid party of epically gay proportions.

  • News

    Five Ways to Experience Vivid from the Lower North Shore

    From glowing Ferris wheels to electric silent discos to vibrant light markets.

  • News

    Five Bars with the Best Views of Vivid

    Head to one of these top spots for epic vistas to enjoy, drink in hand.

  • News

    Five Hidden Gems to Seek Out at Vivid 2018

    Venture deeper into the light program to uncover some glowing treasures.

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    The Inaugural Mark Colvin Conversation

    Sun, 3 Jun, 2018

    City Recital Hall, Sydney

    A Vivid Ideas debate on schools' ability to foster creativity, in honour of a great Australian journalist.

  • Event

    Curvy Creative Women's Conference 2018

    Sat, 9 Jun, 2018

    SUNSTUDIOS, Alexandria

    A one-day talk fest that gives some of the country's most creative ladies a chance to share their wisdom.

  • News

    How to Navigate Vivid Sydney 2018's Bright Lights

    This year there are nine light precincts to explore — here's a rundown on each one.

  • News

    An Out-of-Towner's Guide to Sydney During Vivid

    What to eat, drink, see and do during the festival of light, music and ideas.

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    X|Celerate

    Fri, 25 May - Sat, 16 Jun 2018

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    The City of Sydney is backing a heap of cheap and free gigs across the city during Vivid.

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    Vivid Studio Parties at Sydney Opera House

    Fri, 25 May - Sat, 2 Jun 2018

    The Studio, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    The Opera House is throwing six dance parties as part of this year's Vivid.

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    Light the Night

    Fri, 25 May - Sat, 16 Jun 2018

    Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Sydney

    Vivid-inspired cocktails in a glowing blue wonderland at the Four Seasons Hotel.

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    Vivid Art After Hours 2018

    Wed, 30 May 2018, Wed, 6 Jun 2018 and Wed, 13 Jun 2018 

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    The Art Gallery of NSW will stay open late for live music and drinks for the three Wednesdays during Vivid.

  • News

    Sixteen Glowing Installations Have Popped Up in the Royal Botanic Garden for Vivid Sydney 2018

    Expect a forest of colour-changing trees and bars serving glow-in-the-dark cocktails when the lights turn on on Friday.

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    Semi Permanent 2018

    Thu, 24 May - Sat, 26 May 2018

    Carriageworks, Eveleigh

    Sydney's biggest design event is back for 2018, and will feature figures from Nike, Wired and more.

  • Event

    James Cameron in Conversation

    Sun, 27 May, 2018

    City Recital Hall, Sydney

    Ocean explorer, NASA advisor and the man behind some of the most successful blockbusters in Hollywood history is speaking at Vivid Sydney this year.

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    Curve Ball 2018

    Sat, 16 Jun, 2018

    Carriageworks, Eveleigh

    An all-day electronic music event at Carriageworks fronted by Alison Wonderland and Vera Blue.

  • Event

    Kllo

    Sat, 16 Jun, 2018

    Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

    An evening of hypnotic trance and soulful serenading from the Melbourne duo.

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    Mazzy Star

    Mon, 11 Jun 2018, Tue, 12 Jun 2018 and Wed, 13 Jun 2018 

    Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    California's underground psychedelic stars head to Australia for the first time ever.

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    Middle Kids

    Sun, 27 May, 2018

    Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney

    The Sydney band will perform songs from its knockout debut album 'Lost Friends' before heading off on a world tour.

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    Cat Power 'Moon Pix' 20th Anniversary

    Thu, 31 May, 2018

    Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Cat Power will perform her heart-rending '98 album in full at the Opera House.

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    The Brian Jonestown Massacre

    Fri, 8 Jun and Sat, 9 Jun 2018 

    Metro Theatre, Sydney

    The band is back with its 17th studio album and two exclusive Sydney shows for Vivid Live.

  • News

    Sydney's Taronga Zoo Has Been Spectacularly Illuminated for This Year's Vivid Festival

    It's the first light installation of Vivid Sydney 2018 to be revealed.

  • Event

    Goldie's Music Hall

    Fri, 25 May - Mon, 4 Jun 2018

    Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Transforming the northern foyer of the Opera House's concert hall into a glamorous pop-up bar.

  • Event

    Lea DeLaria

    Sat, 9 Jun, 2018

    City Recital Hall, Sydney

    The 'Orange Is the New Black' star heads to Sydney for a one-night-only set of reimagined Bowie covers.

  • Event

    Heaps Gay Qweens Ball

    Sat, 9 Jun, 2018

    Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

    A Vivid party of epically gay proportions.

  • Event

    The Vivid Climb

    Fri, 25 May - Sat, 16 Jun 2018

    Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb, The Rocks

    Bright lights, big city, unbeatable view.

  • Event

    Vivid Sydney 2018

    Fri, 25 May - Sat, 16 Jun 2018

    Various locations across Sydney

    Sydney's citywide festival of light, music and ideas returns for a 10th year with Solange, Ice Cube and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.

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