Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event of light, music and minds, featuring an outdoor 'gallery' of extraordinary lighting sculptures, cutting-edge music, and minds programs.
Transforming Sydney for 23 days and nights, in 2026 for its 16th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time.
Port Authority of NSW is proud to be a supporting partner of Vivid Sydney.
Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) is a great location to begin or end your Vivid Sydney experience, as it’s right in the heart of Sydney Harbour. You can stop for a snack or dinner with a breathtaking view and enjoy the light installations around Circular Quay and the Rocks and see the Lighting of the Sails on the Sydney Opera House.
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Viewing Vivid Sydney from the water is popular for both commercial and recreational vessels. With increased vessel activity during the event, safe navigation practices are paramount. Plan ahead with our boating event map and look for the illuminated signs on the shoreline advising of exclusion zones and restricted areas.
See the waterway and wharf restrictions and exclusion zone boating map
Overseas Passenger Terminal
