Vivid Sydney returns on Friday after two years of COVID-related cancellations with an extended light walk, the southern hemisphere's largest drone show and a laser installation in a disused tunnel.
The festival will host more than 200 events, music performances, light installations and 3D projections to illuminate Sydney “like never before”. The Vivid Sydney light walk is longer than ever at eight kilometres - extending from Circular Quay and The Rocks to Walsh Bay, Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo precinct, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour and Central Station.
Vivid 2022 Festival Director Gill Minervini said the lengthening of the light walk would allow for more people to enjoy the show as well as making it more accessible to visitors. “It’s really expanding the experience for our audiences and it means you can start your Vivid Sydney journey at Central, at Town Hall, Wynyard or at Circular Quay,” she told Sky News Australia. Vivid Sydney returns after two years of cancellations brought on by the pandemic. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Visitors can enjoy more than 200 events, music performances, light installations and 3D projections. Picture: Christian Gilles Stream more entertainment news live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022. This year’s Vivid festival will also host the largest drone show in the southern hemisphere with 600 drones set to hover above Sydney Harbour creating an incredible spectacle. Ms Minervini added the expanded light walk also meant some new areas would play host to the festival. “Some new areas like the Goods Line up near Central Station where we’re doing the biggest laser installation in Sydney’s history in a disused tunnel so really rediscovering some of the amazing venues that tell Sydney’s history,” she said. Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade Stuart Ayres said after two years of absence due to the pandemic the Vivid festival would be back “bigger, bolder and better than ever”. “It’s been a long wait since the lights went out on Vivid Sydney 2019 and few things could make me happier than seeing this spectacular event kick off tomorrow night," he said.The light walk has been extended to eight kilometres this year giving patrons more exhibits to see. Picture by Damian Shaw Sydneysiders are expected to turn out in large numbers with the event set return “like never before”. Picture: Daily Telegraph “This year, the lights of Vivid Sydney will shine even more brightly, signalling to locals and visitors alike, with your support we can boost our live performance venues, bars, restaurants, cafes, retailers, attractions, hotels and businesses in the city who have done it tough over the last two years.” In its 12th year Vivid Sydney will run for 23 days from Friday May 27 until Saturday June 18 with the lights on from 6pm until 11pm every night. Vivid Sydney 2022 will be held across Circular Quay, Sydney’s CBD, The Rocks, Walsh Bay, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Darling Quarter and Darling Square, as well as welcoming the return of Taronga Zoo and Luna Park. Transport for NSW chief operations officer Howard Collins said with millions of people expected to turn out to see the iconic Sydney landmarks transformed by the projections extra public transport services had been organised. Exhibits will stretch beyond the CBD to Taronga Zoo and Luna Park at Vivid Sydney 2022. Picture: Dylan Robinson Visitors have been asked to visit the festival across multiple nights to ensure they see all the attractions and exhibits. Picture: Richard Dobson “We encourage everyone to plan their Vivid Sydney experience across several nights because there are a plethora of light installations and projections to see across the city, and you won't get to see it all in one night,” Mr Collins said. “Public transport is the most convenient option to get to and from Vivid Sydney with all precincts within walking distance of major transport hubs, so leave the car at home. “We expect local and international visitors to once again fall in love with the city during Vivid Sydney and expect queues similar to the fare-free period over the recent Easter holiday.” Roads around The Rocks and Circular Quay will close each night from 5pm with more extensive closures around the CBD and Darling Harbour on Friday and weekend nights.
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