Sydney Harbour has been transformed into an extravaganza of light and colour as the Vivid 2024 festival kicks off with a bang.
Crowds were treated to a firework show on Friday night to start the three-week long cultural treat.
‘The bright lights of Vivid Sydney are officially on,’ NSW Premier Chris Minns said.
‘For the next three weeks Sydney will showcase the magical lights, art and fun of Vivid Sydney.’
‘There is something for the whole family, so I encourage everyone to come along and make the most of Vivid Sydney this year,’ he added.
Its 14th year is themed ‘Humanity’, with artworks centred around a universal search for meaning and purpose.
For Vivid Festival 2024 over 30 light installations and 3D projections will decorate the harbourside along the 8km Light Walk from Circular Quay to The Goods Line
Onlookers will be able to enjoy the Opera House’s sails wrapped in a projected patchwork of fabric
Over 30 light installations and 3D projections will decorate the harbourside along the 8km Light Walk from Circular Quay to The Goods Line.
‘Since 2009, Vivid Sydney has been a global platform showcasing our vibrant culture, bustling nightlife and creative talents,’ Minister John Graham said.
‘Going from strength to strength in its 14th year, Vivid Sydney shows the world our colourful creative side. Vivid Sydney shows the world we have big dreams.’
‘Tonight, we begin 23 days of Light, 23 days of Music, Ideas and Food. 23 days of shared experiences. For the next 23 days, Sydney will be beautiful by day, Vivid Sydney by night.’
Onlookers will be able to enjoy the Opera House’s sails wrapped in a projected patchwork of fabric designed by Australian artist and 2023 Archibald Prize Winner Julia Gutman.
A 40km stretch of rainbow lasers emanating from the Sydney Tower will be able to be seen from anywhere in the city.
Other highlights of this year’s festival include Nest, a large-scale circular projection at the Stargazer Lawn and PORTAL, a 15 metre high installation framing Barangaroo Headland
Dark Spectrum: A New Journey will feature a dance soundtrack, 300 kaleidoscopic lasers, 500 handmade lanterns and over 250 search lights across eight different chambers
People walk through the Cathedral Of Light installation as part of the festivities
Other highlights of this year’s festival include Nest, a large-scale circular projection at the Stargazer Lawn and PORTAL, a 15 metre high installation framing Barangaroo Headland.
Wynyard Tunnels will again be transformed into a kilometre-long labyrinth of light.
Dark Spectrum: A New Journey will feature a dance soundtrack, 300 kaleidoscopic lasers, 500 handmade lanterns and over 250 search lights across eight different chambers.
About 3.5 million people – more than half of Sydney’s population – are expected to revel in the lightshow this year
People walk past light installations in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney as part of 2024 Vivid
Visitors will be thrilled to hear the infamous Vivid Sydney 2024 drone show will return for three nights only on June 8, June 9 and June 15.
The Love is in the Air show will feature more than 700 drones.
About 3.5 million people – more than half of Sydney’s population – are expected to revel in the lightshow this year.
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