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As the Lights Fade, Vivid Sydney 2026 Leaves the City Glowing

SYDNEY, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Off the back of 23 nights of spectacular sights, events and experiences, Vivid Sydney switches off its lights, closing another stellar festival as the world's largest comprehensive arts festival. The festival returned to its heritage of curating and collaborating with acclaimed and emerging Australian…

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NSW:Vivid performances scrapped after drones fall from sky

Sydney's Vivid festival has made a safety call after almost 90 drones fell from the sky during a public performance.

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Vivid performances scrapped after drones fall from sky

Sydney's Vivid festival has made a safety call after almost 90 drones fell from the sky during a public performance.

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Vivid Sydney cancels all drone shows after 83 drones plunged into Darling Harbour

Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday night

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Sydney Drone Show Disaster Caught On Video As Nearly 90 Drones Plummet Into Harbour, Future Shows Cancelled

Called Star-Bound, the drone show features up to 1,000 purpose-built devices and is believed to be Australia’s most extensive event of its kind.

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Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show malfunction

Organisers have said ‘an unforeseen change in the radio frequency environment’ is to blame

The Independent UK

Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 83 drones plunge into Darling Harbour

Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelled

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The City Shines Brighter Than Ever As Vivid Sydney 2026 Commences

SYDNEY, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sydney harbour and CBD has once again been reimagined as a vibrant city in colour as Vivid Sydney kicks off its 16th year. In a festival-first, there is no theme for artists and creators to work within, so visitors can expect to see…

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Bold promises as Vivid festival lights up the sky

Sydney's Vivid Festival is back with organisers promising a bold new festival full of surprises, as global acts dazzle and drones light up the sky.

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Off The Beaten Track: The 4 Most Unique Ways To Explore Vivid Sydney 2026

A handy itinerary to make the most of the festival!

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Billionaire lifestyle trailblazer lights up festival

Martha Stewart, best-selling author, television presenter and global influencer, shares insights about her four-decade-long career and how she stays relevant.

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Vivid Sydney Punters Are Slamming The Fkd Price Of Its Sausage Sizzle On Reddit: ‘UnAustralian’

“Almost triple the price of Bunnings.”

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Concerns over crowd control at Sydney's Vivid Festival

Additional police will be on duty after larger than expected crowds prompted security concerns around Sydney Harbour after a drone show at the Vivid festival.

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Footage Of The Crowds At Vivid Sydney Are Doing The Rounds On TikTok & It’s Making Me Nauseous

"I would much rather take a dump in my hands and clap than be amongst this!"

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Vivid Sydney’s future seems bright if it can balance spectacle with subtlety – but challenges abound

It’s the year 2008, and some members of the International Association of Lighting Designers are gathered in a boardroom in North Sydney, myself included. My colleagues Mary-Anne Kyriakou (who would later be Vivid’s inaugural festival director) and Michael Day are sharing a vision of what’s almost unthinkable at the time.

The Independent UK

Watch: Sydney Opera House illuminates as Vivid light festival begins

Watch as the sails of the Sydney Opera House are illuminated with vibrant colours and images as part of the opening night of the annual Vivid Festival on Friday 24 May.

The Guardian - AU

Vivid Sydney outraged many by charging for the botanic garden. But is the show worth it?

The festival has been called ‘obscene’ and ‘mean’ for ticketing a previously free space. We send a family of four to find out if the anger is justified

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TikTokers Are Sharing ‘Nightmare’ Footage Of Claustrophobic Vivid Crowds & I’m Good, Thanks

"I was there at that time and honestly I was about to pass out."

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Vivid Sydney Headliner Ethel Cain Has Just Posted An Update After Collapsing Mid-Set On Saturday

Ethel Cain, the 25-year-old singer and songwriter from Florida in the US has collapsed on stage during their performance at Vivid in Sydney.

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Warning Vivid Fans, The URL You’d Think Is For The Lights Fest Is Actually An Adults Only Link

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You’d Better Clean Your Room ‘Cos Jennifer Coolidge AKA Your Mother Is Coming To Syd For Vivid

HELLO MOTHER!

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Sydney news: Drivers warned over dangerous foggy conditions this morning

MORNING BRIEFING: Sydney has woken up to a thick blanket of heavy fog over much of the city and metropolitan area.

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Vivid festival to light up Sydney again

Millions are expected to flock to the light, music and ideas festival Vivid Sydney, which will light up the harbour city for the first time in two years.

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