VIVID SYDNEY 2025 FACTSHEET

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BARANGAROO

Welcome to Vivid Sydney in the iconic harbourside precinct of Barangaroo. Steeped in rich First Nations history and buzzing with contemporary energy, Barangaroo is a hub for:

• Top-notch dining
• Vibrant nightlife
• Stunning parklands
• Cutting-edge architecture

During the festival, this zone transforms into a luminous playground — alive with immersive light installations, cutting-edge art, First Nations storytelling by the fire, and an inspiring series of Ideas events at the Sydney Theatre Company.

With easy access via the new Barangaroo Metro Station, it’s never been easier to explore this vibrant precinct with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.

GETTING THERE

• Walk:
  14 mins from Martin Place
  19 mins from Circular Quay
• Metro / Train:
  Barangaroo Metro Station
  Wynyard Station
• Bus:
  Stops at Barangaroo Reserve, Hickson Road, and York Street
• Ferry:
  F3 and F4 services stop at Barangaroo Wharf

FAST FACTS

• Vivid Light installations and projections: 9
• Vivid Ideas venues: 3

VIVID LIGHT INSTALLATIONS

An Act of Being

Location: Barangaroo Reserve, Walumil Lawns
Artists: Frances Rings, Cass Mortimer Eipper, Leon Rodgers, Karen Mundine
Collaborators: Bangarra Dance Theatre / Reconciliation Australia

A projection blending contemporary dance, light, and truth-telling. Figures float across four screens, symbolizing 25 years since the People’s Walk for Reconciliation — a tribute to First Nations strength and identity.

Fantasmagoria

Location: Bond Building
Artist: Dirty Monitor

A magical animated projection that brings a book to life. Follow a young girl into a fantastical world — a celebration of storytelling, imagination, and dreams.

Trispheric Garden

Location: Sea Wall Lawn
Artist: Reelize Studio

A surreal garden of sound, shape, and light, with six towering geometric obelisks. Wander through a landscape where reflection and perception blur.

Bon(d)fire

Location: Barangaroo Reserve, Walumil Lawns
Artist: 27JUNE Studio

Share a story, and watch it ignite into light and sound. This interactive installation merges First Nations storytelling with digital tech.

Lumina Dream

Location: Pennywinkle Lawn
Artist: ONGA Artful Light Company
Collaborator: Ming Zhang

A glowing garden of raindrop sculptures, responding to real-time weather data. A living reminder of nature’s rhythms and sustainability.

Cygnus

Location: Nawi Cove
Artist: Loomaland

Twelve robotic swans glide across the water in an ethereal dance of light and music, inspired by mythology and accompanied by a haunting choral soundtrack.

SomniUs

Location: Stargazer Lawn
Artist: Illumphonium

A canopy of 1,000 glowing rods reacts to your every move. An interactive dreamscape of motion, rhythm, and harmony.

Alchemy of Atmospheres

Location: Nawi Cove
Artist: Janez Grošelj

Explore the transformed Nawi Garden — an alien dreamscape echoing the atmosphere of Venus, warning of our planet’s own fragility.

Fly to the Moon

Location: Barangaroo Reserve, Walumil Lawns
Artist: Yannesi Sui

A glowing orb and swing invite you to float under the moonlight. A dream-like scene that inspires you to reach for the impossible.

VIVID IDEAS EVENTS

Endling

Location: Walumil Lawns, Barangaroo Ave
Dates: Every night of the festival
Cost: Free

A solo performance featuring narration, projection, and physical theatre. A poignant exploration of humanity on the edge of extinction.

Law and Life: Transgender Stories

Location: ATYP, The Rebel Theatre, Pier 2/3
Dates: 5–7 June
Cost: From $39.00

Real stories from trans storytellers and allies exploring identity, law, and resilience. Presented by the Inner City Legal Centre.

Inside The Dream Factory: I Don’t Dream, I Float

Location: Sydney Theatre Company
Dates: 29 May, 5 June
Cost: From $30.00

An immersive AV experience by Alyx Dennison and ADHOC, inspired by the Vivid theme of ‘Dream’ and STC’s Happy Days production.

Inside The Dream Factory: Stagecraft Workshop & Tour

Location: Sydney Theatre Company
Dates: 29 May, 5 June, 12 June
Cost: From $65.00

A behind-the-scenes tour and workshop, where you’ll learn the secrets behind theatrical illusions directly from the artists.