Vivid 2024 is set to be one of Sydney's top winter attractions, and for good reason. The annual festival features everything from spectacular light installations to musical performances to food experiences. There's truly something for everyone!
This year's theme is "Vivid Sydney, Humanity". It will explore qualities such as love, kindness, compassion, and creativity - the things that make us human!
Vivid 2024 will take place from Friday 24 May - Saturday 15 June, and span 8.5km from Circular Quay to Central Station. Whether you venture out to Darling Harbour or The Rocks, there will be plenty of music and food to fuel your night.
Vivid Sydney is all about accessibility and inclusion, so people of all ages and abilities can enjoy their night in a safe and inclusive environment. All the installations are wheelchair accessible and have QR codes for audio descriptions.
Here are our top accessible picks for Vivid 2024 that you can enjoy with your Like Family Social Carer or Member:
Circular Quay & The Opera House
With stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, this is the best place to start! Walk along the wharf to see the MCA light up, or pop by the nearby Royal Botanical Gardens for Lightscape, a 2.1km multi-sensory journey in the gardens surrounded by nature.
The pathway around Circular Quay also has plenty of benches to sit, rest and enjoy the view. There will also be a Sydney Opera House Free Shuttle from Circular Quay before and after performances. The running schedule can be found by contacting the Sydney Opera House Box Office.
Darling Harbour & Tumbalong Park
There are plenty of interactive installations for the whole family here. Vivid Kids @ Tumbalong Park is a great way to start the night with free music and live entertainment.
From here, you can venture down to Darling Square and Darling Quarters for a delicious dinner before continuing to your next adventure.
Sensory Friendly Light Walk
Enjoy a calming, low-light route throughout Sydney with Vivid 2024's specially designed low-sensory itinerary. Starting from Tumbalong Park, enjoy calming installations from local artists as you head towards Circular Quay, passing through Barangaroo and Walsh Bay.
The itinerary also highlights sensory-friendly installations so you can create your own walk too!
Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks
Want to indulge in some immersive dining experiences while discovering some amazing music from both local and international artists? Vivid Sydney at Carriageworks has you covered!
From Friday 31 May - Saturday 15 June, artists such as Montell Fish, Electric Fields, Synthony and more will take the stage delivering unforgettable performances.
These performances are ticketed, so make sure to book early! We also suggest arriving earlier in the evening to avoid large crowds.
Love Is In The Air (Drone Show)
For three nights only on the 8, 9 and 15 June the night sky will be illuminated by over 700 drones forming universal symbols of love.
Circular Quay will have the best views of the show so come down and enjoy the spectacle with someone you love.
VividPlace Food Trail
Sydney Place and Bulletin Place laneways will be transformed into a lively culinary hub where visitors will be able to eat and drink their way around the world.
No reservations or tickets are required to enter the VividPlace Food Trail, so come hungry and ready to enjoy all the colourful flavours this event has to offer.
Find a Like Family Social Carer to join your Vivid 2024 Adventure!
If you're looking for a Social Carer to accompany you to Vivid this year, Like Family can help!
Head to our Vivid 2024 Events Page and get in contact with one of our many interested Social Carers. If you need a hand signing up or making a booking, our friendly Customer Care team can be contacted via hello@likefamily.com.au or 1800 545 332.
All you need to do now is get your winter jacket ready for a night of wonder!