Sydney Harbor has been transformed into a spectacle of light and color as the Vivid 2024 festival gets underway with a bang.
Crowds were treated to a fireworks display on Friday night to kick off the three-week cultural event.
“The bright lights of Vivid Sydney are officially on,” said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
“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 and make the most of Vivid Sydney this year,” he added.
Its fourteenth year is themed “Humanity,” with artwork centered on a universal search for meaning and purpose.
For Vivid Festival 2024, more than 30 light installations and 3D projections will decorate the harbor along the 8km Light Walk from Circular Quay to The Goods Line.
Spectators will be able to enjoy the Opera’s sails wrapped in a projected fabric mosaic.
More than 30 light installations and 3D projections will decorate the harbor 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, buzzing nightlife and creative talents,” Minister John Graham said.
‘Vivid Sydney, going from strength to strength in its 14th year, shows the world our colorful creative side. Vivid Sydney shows the world that 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 and lively by night.”
Viewers will be able to enjoy the Opera House’s sails wrapped in a projected fabric mosaic designed by Australian artist and 2023 Archibald Prize winner Julia Gutman.
A 40 kilometer stretch of rainbow lasers emanating from Sydney Tower will be visible from anywhere in the city.
Other highlights of this year’s festival include Nest, a large-scale circular projection on 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 more than 250 search lights in 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 on Stargazer Lawn, and PORTAL, a 15-metre-high installation framing Barangaroo Headland.
The Wynyard Tunnels will once again be transformed into a kilometer-long maze of light.
Dark Spectrum: A New Journey will feature a dance soundtrack, 300 kaleidoscopic lasers, 500 handmade lanterns and more than 250 search lights in eight different chambers.
Around 3.5 million people – more than half of Sydney’s population – are expected to enjoy the light show this year.
People walk past lighting installations at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney as part of 2024 Vivid
Visitors will be delighted to hear that the infamous Vivid Sydney 2024 drone show will return for three nights only on June 8, 9 and 15.
The Love is in the Air show will feature more than 700 drones.
Around 3.5 million people – more than half of Sydney’s population – are expected to enjoy the light show this year.