Vivid Sydney 2025 is lighting up the Harbour City like never before! Running from Friday, 23 May to Saturday, 14 June 2025, this year’s festival promises a brilliant blend of creativity, technology, and imagination. Are you looking for the perfect weekend activity or visiting with little ones in tow? This year’s festival is bursting with colour, creativity, and unforgettable moments for all ages. From breathtaking light installations to immersive art and music experiences, Vivid Sydney offers plenty of family-friendly fun. And if you’re on the hunt for the best photo ops and Instagram-worthy spots to capture stunning reels, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into the must-see locations to make the most of this spectacular celebration of light, art, and connection.
BARANGAROO
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Fly to the Moon is an interactive installation featuring a glowing inflatable moon and swing, inviting visitors to momentarily become the “man in the moon” while inspiring wonder, imagination, and the pursuit of dreams.
Location: Barangaroo Reserve Walumil Lawns
Cost: Free
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Fantasmagoria is an immersive projection that celebrates the magic of storytelling by following a young girl’s journey through fantastical landscapes, highlighting how books ignite the imagination and transport us beyond the ordinary.
Location: Bond Building 52 Hickson Rd, Millers Point
Cost: Free
CIRCULAR QUAY AND THE ROCKS
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Sweet Dreams turns the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons into a vibrant, candy-themed fantasy, blending colour, light, and whimsy to evoke childhood nostalgia. This imaginative installation features oversized sweets and dynamic machines, inviting visitors to embrace playfulness and the joy of wonder.
Location: Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylons Sydney Hbr Brg, The Rocks
Cost: Free
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Speak into the flower-shaped microphone and see your dream instantly transformed into a unique animated tree projected onto Cadmans Cottage, shaped by the tone and rhythm of your voice. This interactive installation brings the subconscious act of dreaming to life, reminding us of the power of imagination and transformation.
Location: Cadmans Cottage Circular Quay West Road
Cost: Free
MARTIN PLACE AND CBD
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Nine large, mirrored, cartoon-style flowers bloom along the buildings of Martin Place, turning the business district into a vivid, dreamlike garden. Flowers’ Power’s installation uses shifting lights, colorful reflections, and gentle music to immerse visitors in a whimsical floral experience.
Location: Martin Place – between Elizabeth Street and Macquarie Street
Cost: Free
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For one night only, Angel Place’s Pitt Street end will come alive with a free, all-ages light and sound show by Mandylights, transforming the laneway into an immersive sensory experience.
Date: 7 June
Location: City Recital Hall 2 Angel Place
Cost: Free
DARLING HARBOUR
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This vibrant, inflatable installation turns Tumbalong Park into a dreamlike escape, blending art, architecture, and play within glowing, iridescent tunnels. Inspired by the mythic paradise of Ancient Greece, it offers a joyful space to explore, reflect, and rediscover wonder.
Location: Tumbalong Park 11 Harbour St
Cost: Free
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This whimsical installation of six seesaws evokes the strange, curious feeling of a surreal dream, encouraging a fresh perspective on the world. Inspired by Joan Miró, the eye-shaped sculptures and synchronized sounds and lights create an immersive, dreamlike experience where wonder and imagination come to life.
Location: Tumbalong Park 11 Harbour St
Cost: Free
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Floating above Darling Quarter Village Green, glowing cloud-like sculptures invite visitors into a dreamlike experience first seen at Burning Man in 2019. The Cloud Swing, a whimsical installation that reacts to motion with bursts of color and light, offers a playful escape that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Location: Darling Quarter Village Green 25 Harbour Street
Cost: Free
As Vivid Sydney 2025 lights up the city with dazzling colours and captivating displays, it’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with the whole family. There’s magic around every corner — and plenty of photo-worthy moments to share from capturing the sparkle of Circular Quay or the vibrant hues of Darling Harbour, Vivid offers the ultimate backdrop for your reels and family snapshots. So grab your camera, gather your loved ones, and get ready to experience Sydney like never before — vivid, vibrant, and unforgettable.
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