Star-Bound drone show returns with 1,000 lights over Cockle Bay
A thousand drones return to Vivid Sydney with 22 shows across 11 nights at Cockle Bay, relocating from Circular Quay after 2024’s crowd safety concerns.
Location: Darling Harbour
Vivid Sydney offers 23 nights of free music at Tumbalong Park
Matt Corby headlines 23 nights of free live music at Tumbalong Park, with international artists from Nigerian afrobeat to K-pop performing without charge throughout Vivid Sydney 2026.
Four Ways to Experience Vivid Sydney Without the Crowds
Vivid Sydney 2026 offers harbour cruises from $45, photography tours, and kayaking adventures that provide unique perspectives while avoiding the packed foreshore crowds.