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Vivid Sydney 2026: Dazzling Light Walk and Drone Shows

3/11/2026

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Brett Sheehy Innovates

Vivid Sydney 2026 will showcase a new creative direction led by director Brett Sheehy, featuring a 6.5-kilometre Light Walk and 22 aerial drone shows.
The festival will introduce the tallest installation, "Molecule of Light," and daytime events with 38 LED screens and "Prism at the Quay."
Artists Chris Levine and Yotam Ottolenghi will contribute to the program, aiming to enhance Sydney's winter tourism.
The festival seeks to boost the visitor economy to $91 billion by 2035 and will run from May 22 to June 13.

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Lil’ Kim Headlines Festivals

Lil’ Kim will headline Vivid Sydney and Rising festivals, marking her first Australian shows in 15 years.
Rising will feature Florentina Holzinger's acclaimed performance and a new Australian Dance Biennale.
Vivid Sydney will showcase a light walk, music acts Mitski and Mogwai, and talks from Oscar-winning filmmakers.
The food program includes dinners by celebrity chefs, emphasizing New South Wales' local produce.
Both festivals seek diverse artistic expressions this winter.

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Brett Sheehy Innovates

Vivid Sydney 2026 will showcase a new creative direction led by director Brett Sheehy, featuring a 6.5-kilometre Light Walk and 22 aerial drone shows.
The festival will introduce the tallest installation, "Molecule of Light," and daytime events with 38 LED screens and "Prism at the Quay."
Artists Chris Levine and Yotam Ottolenghi will contribute to the program, aiming to enhance Sydney's winter tourism.
The festival seeks to boost the visitor economy to $91 billion by 2035 and will run from May 22 to June 13.

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