A Guide to Vivid Sydney 2018

Here's a breakdown of the best of the fest.

Concrete Playground
Published on May 29, 2018

It's that time of year, again, when we're drawn from our cosy winter cocoons to see Sydney swathed in multi-coloured lights. The switch on Vivid has officially been flicked on. Now in its tenth year, the stellar three-week festival is rolling out a solid program of immersive art installations, performances, talks and forums.

Here's our guide to all the action.

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Event
Heaps Gay Qweens Ball 2019

Sat, 8 Jun, 2019
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

A Vivid party of epically gay proportions.

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Five Ways to Experience Vivid from the Lower North Shore

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

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Five Bars with the Best Views of Vivid

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

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How to See the Most Popular Vivid Installations Without Fighting the Masses

See the big lights sans the big crowds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Event
Heaps Gay Qweens Ball

Sat, 9 Jun, 2018
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

A Vivid party of epically gay proportions.

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Event
The Vivid Climb

Fri, 25 May - Sat, 16 Jun 2018
Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb, The Rocks

Bright lights, big city, unbeatable view.

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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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