PR Newswire | June 13, 2026
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Sydney, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After 23 nights of spectacular sights, events and experiences, Vivid Sydney shuts down its lights, closing out another spectacular festival as the world’s largest inclusive arts festival. The festival returns to its heritage of curating and collaborating with acclaimed and emerging Australian talent, alongside exceptional global creators, artists and culinary heavyweights.
With the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Opera House lit up in the background and a large audience watching, a Hawaiian actor in a red dress performs a split on red silks during a vivid Sydney 2026 event.
The festival organized over 200 events spanning five linked zones: Circular Quay and the Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and the inner city. Over 80% of the events were free to attend, with the entire Weed Light Walk open to all.
Vivid Sydney showcases the exceptional caliber of international talent, reinforcing the festival’s global creative influence. Audiences experienced a dynamic line-up that featured 41 international acts, from Australian debuts to standout performances. Saint Levant A thought-provoking conversation with an Academy Award-winning director Let’s cry.
The Academy Award-winning director also participated in the program. Sean Baker and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jerry SaltzNew York Times best-selling author Roxanne Gay, and Grammy nominee Take a seat. Yotam Ottolenghi Regional dinner series led by internationally acclaimed artists at iconic Sydney venues Yan EnigmaOf Opera Market Lighting up Chris Levin’s Opera House A molecule of light Building a lighthouse near the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Vivid Sydney Festival Director Brett Sheehy A.O“This year’s Vivid Sydney has been a phenomenal success, exceeding our expectations not only in terms of sold-out shows throughout the programme, but also in the level of enthusiasm, connection and happiness we’ve seen across the city.
“What has been particularly striking this year is the depth of engagement across the programme, with visitors exploring more than ever before. On average they attended 4.5 venues and spent around three hours immersed in the festival per visit.
“Particularly the response to our 2026 initiatives – spectacular aerial performances, sculptural and visual arts elements, second-place and large-scale fire kitchens, our blockbuster laser and pyrotechnic shows, and the development of music in the PO4, Music and Light scale has been particularly sensational.”
Vivid Sydney Partners
were to return as major partners for 2026. Kia, Samsung Electronics Australia And Irene. Kia marks its fifth consecutive year as a major partner, presenting the Kia Refraction at Bligh & Barney Reserve.
Samsung marks its fifth year as a partner with Sky Portal Studios; An immersive, interactive sculpture installation in First Fleet Park.
Lily Australia Joined as an official partner in 2026, celebrating its 150th anniversary and presenting a Vivid Minds panel, A new horizon of health.
Uber came on board as an official partner, with dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones throughout the festival’s landmarks. Dine out with Uber Eats. Worked as a presenting partner for the Food for Thought stage inside the Vivid Fire Kitchen.
The festival had a 2026 charity partner. Food Bank NSW & ACTwho appeared with his interactive at Tumbling Park. Food Bank Truck Packer Installation
A beautiful night view of Sydney featuring vivid Sydney 2026, with fireworks lighting up the sky above the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge.
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