Vivid Sydney 2026 Set to Light Up the Harbour from May 22–June 13

Vivid Sydney returns 22 May–13 June 2026, and this year's festival features a “bold program full of new”. Across 23 nights, Sydney Harbour and its iconic landmarks will be transformed by breathtaking light-art, making it a visual spectacle unlike any other.

Among the standout installations include ‘Molecule of Light’, a stunning 23-metre laser installation; ‘Obstacle’, a 45-metre pulsing LED corridor at Barangaroo; and ‘Opera Mundi’ by acclaimed French artist Yann Nguema, reimagining the Opera House sails in spectacular fashion.

And the best way to see the Vivid Light installations is from a Vivid Sydney cruise. Our cruises place you right in the heart of the action — whether you're looking for a budget-friendly spectator cruise or a luxury dinner cruise with multi-course dining and live entertainment on board.
What’s more… these Vivid cruises in Sydney are part of ‘Vivid Light On Sydney Harbour’, a magical floating installation where boats and ferries light up the harbour to form a colourful flotilla moving in sync with the city's glowing skyline.

So, book early for the best Vivid cruise deals!