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Vivid Sydney 2022: Highlights and Experiences

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It’s almost been three years in the making but this week, the biggest festival of lights, music and ideas is set to make its much awaited return! Arguably the most popular festival in the city, Vivid Sydney is an extravagant showcasing of arts, lights, music and ideas which will highlight the creative soul of the city. With numerous massive-scale events and a huge lineup of artists from around the world, there is no doubt that the 12th edition of the festival will be one for the history books. Here’s how you can make the most of this homecoming.

Vivid Cruise on Sydney Harbour

The largest festival of light in the Southern Hemisphere will spread across the city but it’s hard to go past the impressive Sydney Harbour, where many exciting light installations come to be. If you dread being in a crowd, the harbour cruises are a great way to watch most of the light installations in comfort. There will be many packages on offer but choosing the authentic paddlewheeler will make your night out in Sydney all the more spectacular. Experience a unique cruise and dine experience on this classic vessel, with mouth-watering food, drinks, exquisite views and an hour long cabaret show. You will even get to witness the main drawcard of the event– the Lighting of the Sails of the Opera House– up close! But it doesn’t stop there! The illuminated Harbour Bridge, the iconic Luna Park, Circular Quay and The Rocks, Barangaroo and a few other installations can also be viewed easily aboard the paddlewheeler.  So don’t even think twice, book a Vivid Harbour Cruise today and experience the festival and its attractions in a new light!

Vivid Tour Experiences

With multiple installations and 3D projections scattered across the city and its precincts, it might be a bit overwhelming for you to get a glimpse of all of ‘em. Well do not fret! You can hop on numerous tour experiences within the Central Business District (CBD). 

  • Photography Tours: Starting from the National College of Photography, this 3-hour walking tour will guide you to the best spots to shoot the Vivid installations. You will also be enlightened with a few photography tips to help you capture the best night photos of the festival.
  • Heli Tours: If you’re in the city for only a short period of time, why not choose a thrilling 25-min helicopter ride over Sydney Harbour. When it comes to taking to the skies, you have plenty of options including the after dark experience aboard the twin powered Eurocopter EC135.
  • BridgeClimb: The Harbour BridgeClimb is an awesome way to witness the lights of Sydney flash across the skies. There might not be a more memorable way to enjoy the festival than on the summit of this mighty steel-arch bridge. 

Few Must-see Installations & Events

VIvid Sydney 2022 promises us many festival firsts and unmissable attractions. If you’re unable to make it to each and every installation, you can always narrow it down to these must-see installations including the Sydney Infinity. A large-scale water and liquid installation, arguably the biggest one Australia has ever seen, will enliven Darling Harbour with a music synced water show! Another eye-catching attraction is the incredible Night Flight which is a collab event, launching over 600 carefully choreographed drones into the skies to create shapes and patterns. For this free event, all you need to do is look up! 

As part of Vivid Ideas and Vivid Music, you can come face to face with your idols and heroes and have interactive experiences, especially in the Ideas aspect. Come face to face with a whole bunch of star names– Troye Sivan, Deni Todorovic, Gretchen Cralson, Baz Luhrmann, the list goes on!

Vivid Sydney 2022: Reasons to Go to the Festival

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One of the highly-anticipated events of Sydney in recent years, is set to make its big return in 2022. Vivid Sydney, the biggest festival of lights, music and ideas, will shine brighter than ever in its 12 edition, turning the whole city into an outdoor gallery with luminous projections, exhilarating music and creative talks. The streets will come alive with the collective efforts of some of the world’s brightest minds and, trust me, you don’t wanna miss any of it. Let’s take a look at some of the much-awaited events and attractions of the upcoming Vivid Sydney 2022.

Vivid Light Cruise

Being one of the world’s biggest festivals of lights, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney has been a staple for the city’s winter economy, inviting more than a million visitors every year. Sydney Harbour, like every year, catches all the eye, setting the stage for one of the main drawcards of the event, the Lighting of the Sails of the Opera House. The ideal way for you and your family to marvel at the splendid canvas of the city is to book a Sydney Vivid Cruise. These harbour cruises offer you a unique perspective to view the lights and installations around the harbour including The Rocks, Circular Quay, Barangaroo, Luna Park and more! There are many vessels for you to choose from but the one that always stands a cut above the rest is the authentic paddlewheeler which adds a live cabaret show into the mix. With lip-smacking food, illuminating views, a fully licensed bar and a live cabaret show, this is your ultimate vantage point to witness the harbour vistas.

Vivid Music (What to Expect)

The 23-day extravaganza is all about showcasing the creative roots of the city and its people. By merging technology, creativity and innovation, the festival transforms the whole city into a wonderland of lights, uplifting music and deep-dive discussions. The festival also marks the return of the music, arts and culture in the city. The music program includes a star-studded lineup of talented Sydney artists and major international acts. The Soul of the City will be highlighted in this groundbreaking music program which will be hosted in over 25 venues across the city including iconic landmarks, cultural institutions as well as unconventional venues.

Vivid Sydney Games District (Ideas)

Video games are a bigger business than movies, music and books and some of them are made right here in Sydney. Get your hands on a ticket to this event where all the gamers from far and near assemble to meet their favourite creators, talk about upcoming launches and of course, play some games! The purpose behind this whole setup is to make a pathway for the passionate gamers of the world and guide them into rewarding careers. Learn how games can be created, how they can change the world for good, and maybe even pitch game ideas to a panel of experts. The Unity workshops in the latter part of the program even let you make one using their advanced and latest tools.

Vivid Sydney Dinner

Featuring some of the finest chefs in the city, in what will be a festival first, is the Vivid Sydney Dinner. This inaugural event is a fusion of music, ideas, lights and exotic cuisines which celebrates the very theme of the festival ‘The Soul of Our City.’ A massive lineup of some of the musicians, thinkers and entertainers transforms the Ivy Ballroom into something you’ve never seen before, while the esteemed chefs presents a creative menu that highlights the best of Sydney’s culinary scene through the freshest, seasonal produce, served in company with exceptional wines, in the backdrop of fancy vivid light installations.