Overview

For the first time since 2018, Martin Place returns to the Vivid Sydney Light Walk—reimagined as a dreamlike playground of large-scale light installations, immersive experiences and not-to-be-missed music performances.

This vibrant CBD zone extends from Wynyard to Martin Place and Town Hall, with the glow of the festival winding through Sydney’s commercial core. Discover buildings transformed by projection, listen to a diverse program of music at City Recital Hall, explore powerful Ideas talks, workshops and film screenings and dine in new, immersive locations.

Whether you’re looking up, settling into your concert seats or stepping inside an exclusive experience, this zone invites you to see the city centre in an entirely new light.

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GETTING THERE

Walk: 5 mins from Wynyard, 10 mins from Circular Quay
Train: Martin Place and Wynyard Stations
Bus: Wynyard Station and Elizabeth St

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FAST FACTS

• Vivid Light installations and projections: 4

• Vivid Music venues: 4

• Vivid Ideas venues: 7

• Vivid Food venues: 4

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VIVID LIGHT

The Lucid Dream Collective

Artist: Moment Factory
Location: Martin Place, Sydney

Step into an AI-powered dreamworld as your image becomes part of a collective light projection—an evolving tapestry of faces, colours and textures celebrating imagination and shared dreams.

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BioDream

Artist: Ample Projects
Collaborators: Nick Tory, Bonnie Forsyth, Julian Reinhold, Oliver Abbott, Alex Dray
Location: CTA Building, MLC Centre, 19/29 Martin Pl, Sydney

A psychedelic meditation on grief and rebirth that transforms the CTA Building into a surreal dream of life’s cycles.

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Chasing Dreams Tunnel by Chas Clarkson

Artists: Dr Bronwyn Bancroft, Chas Clarkson
Location: Martin Place East, Martin Place

An immersive tunnel of programmable lights animated by bold dreamscapes. The light patterns respond dynamically to your movements.

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Flowers’ Power

Artist: Spectaculaires – Les Allumeurs d’Images
Location: Martin Place (between Elizabeth St & Macquarie St)

Giant mirrored blooms scatter reflections across Martin Place with shifting shadows and a dreamy soundscape.

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VIVID MUSIC

Sound Escape

Location: City Recital Hall
Date: Sat 7 June
Tickets: From $79.00

Four stages, six hours, 20+ artists. Expect The Jungle Giants, KLP, Haiku Hands, The Huxleys and more.

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Sound Walk

Location: Angel Place laneway
Date: Sat 7 June
Cost: Free

A one-night transformation of Angel Place with lights, music and roving acts.

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An Evening with Warren Ellis

Location: City Recital Hall
Date: Sun 8 June
Tickets: From $49.90

A rare, intimate evening of music and conversation with Warren Ellis.

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Tangerine Dream

Location: City Recital Hall
Date: Wed 11 June
Tickets: From $89.90

Electronic pioneers return to Sydney with a cinematic, synth-driven show.

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Soccer Mommy

Location: City Recital Hall
Date: Thu 12 June
Tickets: From $69.00

Dreamy, introspective indie rock performance.

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Sounds of Afrobeats: After Dark

Location: Metro Theatre
Date: Fri 6 June
Tickets: From $59.90

A high-energy night with amapiano, Afrobeats and house by DJames, Tshegu, DJ Obi.

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My Sis: 10 Years of Bad Apples Music

Location: Metro Theatre
Date: Sat 7 June
Tickets: From $49.90

Celebrate First Nations women in music with Barkaa, Ladi6 and more.

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10 Years of NLV Records

Location: Metro Theatre
Date: Sun 8 June
Tickets: From $49.90

Party with genre-smashing artists like Ninajirachi, 1300, Anna Lunoe and more.

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Metro AiR x Vivid Sydney

Location: Metro Social
Date: Every Wednesday
Cost: Free

Weekly free gigs spotlighting emerging artists.

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Pete & Bas

Location: Oxford Art Factory
Date: Thu 5 June
Tickets: From $54.90

Viral UK grandpa rap duo perform their first ever Australian show.

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VIVID IDEAS

Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker)

Location: Sydney Town Hall
Date: Tue 27 May
Tickets: From $40

Explore the power of sleep with neuroscientist Matthew Walker.

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Where Do Ideas Come From? (D.W. Pine)

Location: Sydney Town Hall
Date: Thu 29 May
Tickets: From $55

Behind the scenes of TIME’s iconic magazine covers.

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Beyond the Summit (Jimmy Chin)

Location: Sydney Town Hall
Date: Fri 13 June
Tickets: From $55

A one-night-only reflection on adventure, film and storytelling.

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Planet City: Live

Location: City Recital Hall
Date: Tue 10 June
Tickets: From $45

Live narration and performance of Liam Young’s visionary film.

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Environmental Film Festival

Location: Australian Museum Theatre
Dates: Sat 7 – Sun 8 June
Tickets: From $10

Inspiring films focused on climate, nature and activism.

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State Library Unplugged

Location: State Library of NSW
Date: Every Friday
Cost: Free (registration required)

Screen-free Friday evenings filled with creativity.

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The Australian Dream?

Location: State Library of NSW
From: Sat 12 June
Cost: Free

A visual and historical exhibition about Australia’s concept of home.

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The Australian Dream? With Tim Ross

Location: State Library of NSW
Date: Thu 12 June
Tickets: From $49.00

Witty and insightful look at modern Australian housing.

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Haus of Horror presents Edward Scissorhands

Location: Sydney Burial Ground
Date: Sun 8 June (4–7pm)
Tickets: From $49.00

A spooky, family-friendly screening with immersive elements.

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Haus of Horror presents Poltergeist

Location: Sydney Burial Ground
Date: Sun 8 June (8–11pm)
Tickets: From $49.00

Immersive horror screening in a gothic graveyard setting.

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Art After Hours x Vivid Sydney

Location: Art Gallery of NSW
Date: Every Wednesday
Cost: Free

Talks, performances and workshops themed around dreams and creativity.

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SFFTV: Sydney Film Festival in Martin Place

Location: Martin Place
Dates: 4–15 June
Cost: Free

Daily outdoor screenings of short films at 12–1pm and 6:30–7:30pm.

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VIVID FOOD

Vivid Sydney Dinners (SOLD OUT)

Location: Muru Giligu Tunnel
Dates: 6–8 June

Hosted by Nigella Lawson, this intimate series features music and food.

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Eleven Barrack x Claude Bosi

Location: Eleven Barrack
Dates: 10–11 June
Tickets: From $185.00

Claude Bosi and Brent Savage collaborate for two exclusive nights.

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Tyrrell’s: A Journey Through History

Location: NSW Parliament House
Date: Sun 29 May
Tickets: From $250.00

A five-course heritage feast with Tyrrell’s wine pairings.

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The Native Food Experience

Location: NSW Parliament House
Date: Tue 3 June
Tickets: From $160.00

Celebrating native ingredients and culture through fine dining.

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Dreaming Skies (Dwayne Bannon Harrison)

Location: Infinity at Sydney Tower
Dates: 29–30 May
Tickets: From $299.00

A native-flavoured degustation paired with sweeping city views.