Ephemeral, Credit: Atelier Sisu/Vivid Sydney
Sydney became a little less colourful last year, as the city decided to cancel its beloved Festival of Lights, Music and Ideas – Vivid – because of that nasty b Covid-19.
This year, we’re hoping to see the city light up once again with the return of Vivid Sydney for 2021. If you’re planning to take advantage of the stellar event (Covid-19 restrictions permitting) here’s everything you need to know.
When is Vivid Sydney 2021?
We’ll see the event, which usually runs from late May through to June, kick off a little later this year.
Vivid Sydney 2021 Program Unveiled
FEATURING LIGHT ARTISTS FROM 19 COUNTRIES;
BRITISH GAME-CHANGER JAMEELA JAMIL HEADLINES VIVID IDEAS;
FLOATING LIGHT-WALK ON COCKLE BAY IS A FESTIVAL FIRST;
SIGNIFICANT ABORIGINAL ARTWORK YARRKALPA - HUNTING GROUND 2021 ANIMATED FOR SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE LIGHTING OF THE SAILS; PLUSMIA RODRIGUEZ, KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD AND NGAIIRE TO ROCK
VIVID MUSIC
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Vivid Sydney 2021 will transform Sydney into an extraordinary playground of the unexpected from
Friday 6 August to Saturday 28 August, with more than 200 events, including 19 installations by international artists, and a virtual talk from British actor, star of
The Good Place and body positivity advocate
Sydney s festival of dazzling lights, music - and huge crowds - Vivid, is back in 2021 after being skipping 2020. A highlight will be the bizarre light walkway literally across Darling Harbour.
Vivid Sydney reveals 2021 program, boasting Amyl & The Sniffers, King Gizz and much more
Words by Tom Parker
Boasting more than 200 events at locations all across Sydney.
After Vivid Sydney announced its return this year, following a year off due to you know who, the festival has just lifted the lid on its program for 2021.
Spanning the categories, Vivid Light, Vivid Ideas, Vivid Music, Vivid Live at Sydney Opera House, and their Up Late Series, Vivid will host more than 200 events across it’s three-week August journey.
What you need to know
Vivid Sydney has just revealed its 2021 lineup
The festival will play host to more than 200 events across different event categories
Vivid Sydney Announces 2021 Lineup
The event will include 19 installations by international artists, & a virtual talk from British actor, star of The Good Place and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil.by BWW News Desk
Vivid Sydney 2021 will transform Sydney into an extraordinary playground of the unexpected from Friday 6 August to Saturday 28 August, with more than 200 events, including 19 installations by international artists, and a virtual talk from British actor, star of The Good Place and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Steve Cox said: Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that transforms Sydney s CBD in winter into a playground of the unexpected, celebrating Sydney s diversity, resilience, Aboriginal culture and vibrant creative community.