Vivid Sydney 2022- Top Places to Be

1. Vivid Sydney 2022: Top Places to Be One of the largest of its kind on the planet, Vivid Sydney is a 23-day festival of light, music, and ideas, offering a wide range of public installations, exhibitions and live concerts. The event is set to take place from May 27 to June 18 and will see the city transform into an outdoor playground of colourful light sculptures, immersive multimedia works, building projections and massive public artworks and light trails. There are many events and attractions to note if you want to enjoy the festival to the fullest and this brief guide will help you pick out some of the stand-out ones among the lot. Sydney Harbour (Vivid Cruises) Vivid Sydney illuminates the harbour city with an unbeatable combo of art and technology, tailored by the brightest and innovative minds from across the globe, an event not to be missed! An ideal way to enjoy this light show is to get a seat on a Vivid Harbour Cruise which is a popular attraction in Sydney, combining top-quality dining experience with sightseeing. As Vivid pulls back the curtain on the city’s best attractions you get to witness them away from the crowd while indulging in a delicious array of food and drinks. Choose from a wide range of vessels including a modern catamaran, a premium glass boat and a classic paddlewheeler, each custom-built to cater all special occasions. Witness the main drawcards of the festival– the mesmerising lighting of the sails of the Opera House and the colourful transformation of Harbour Bridge after dark– in new light! Be on the radar for the

2. best Vivid Cruise Deals and experience the harbour city for the first time or a chance to reconnect with the roots of the city. Oh and don’t forget to get those instagram-worthy snaps! The Rocks Being one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Sydney, The Rocks come to life with some eye- catching light installations dotted throughout historic laneways and monumental buildings and cottages. Along with these light sculptures, creative artists from around the world will exchange ideas through comedy, panel discussions, workshops and inspiring talks. The famous Instagram wall features a striking neon artwork of the world-renowned landmarks and will most likely return this year as well. The thing about this area is that you may come for the warmth of Vivid, but you will stay for the culture and entertainment that thrive here. The Rocks also offers a variety of eateries and bars from where you can savour the essence of the city including the famous Glenmore Hotel which is arguably the best rooftop garden in Sydney. Taronga Zoo After a two-year hiatus you can once again witness the illuminating light show of Taronga Zoo, WIld Lights. The Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo is back and will be brighter and more colourful than ever with an impressive lineup of wild, awe-inspiring and all-embracing installations. In this unique experience, visitors can explore the zoo after dark through an illuminated walking trail, all while connecting wildlife and conservation. This special display of Wild Lights represents the nature of our shared planet with the wildlife of the land, the sea and the sky through never-before seen installations from a renowned creative company. They add to the breathtaking beasts collections and the striking jellyfish bloom as well as the festival-favourite animal lanterns of over 14 different species, from pretty echidnas to massive apes. Besides having fewer crowds some areas have been known to produce outstanding art in the previous years. Here are some of them: *Circular Quay *The Royal Botanic Gardens House *Customs House *Chatswood *Carriageworks *The Museum of Contemporary Art *Tumbalong Park