Vivid Sydney’s iconic Light Walk is back for 2025, weaving a glowing trail through the city’s waterfront. From Circular Quay to Darling Harbour, this open-air gallery of light art and immersive installations transforms the night into something magical.

Make Novotel Your Vivid Base

After a night of exploring Vivid Sydney’s most stunning installations, relax at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour. Enjoy harbour views, a delicious meal at The Ternary, and the comfort of a modern stay just moments from the light trail.

Book your stay now and experience the best of Vivid Sydney from the heart of the harbour.

Highlights

Space to Dream
Move through a field of glowing orbs in Barangaroo that respond gently to your movement—calm, beautiful, and dreamlike.

Telephone
A playful, glowing tribute to old-school communication. Pick up the phone and listen as colour and sound connect.

Elysian Collection
This reflective installation uses light and mirrors to create peaceful pockets of calm in the middle of the city.

Kickit Team Tennis
Part light show, part game—grab a paddle and join in on this interactive neon-lit tennis experience.

The Cloud Swing
Lit-up trapeze swings invite you to soar. Whether you try it or just watch, it's a stunning sight to see.

Entwine
A twisting structure of light that explores connection and rhythm—walk through or around and watch it shift.

Curiosity
A glowing sculpture that draws you in with colour and sound—designed to make you stop and wonder.

Symphony of Light
See Darling Harbour dance with light and music. Water, lasers, and projections come together in a breathtaking show.

Tunku and Ngaadi
A storytelling installation featuring sound and light, inspired by First Nations culture and connection to Country.

Drawn in Light
An outline of a figure traced in glowing tubing—simple and expressive, this piece celebrates art in motion.