South American Booze, Beats & Eats at Hyde Hacienda SydneyCredit: Destination NSW
Experience live music, a South American inspired menu and unrivalled views of Sydney Harbour at Hyde Hacienda as part of Sydney Solstice.
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Winter in Sydney has never been hotter as the city comes alive with Sydney Solstice launching tonight. Sydney will be buzzing with more than 200 events across 150 venues, showcasing the city’s world-class hospitality, music and creative industries, and thriving night-time economy until 20 June.
A NSW Government initiative delivered by Destination NSW, the Sydney Solstice program spans four precincts - CBD, Darling Harbour, Newtown, Oxford Street and surrounds.
Highlights include the re-opening of the Metro Theatre; an extravagant 'Queen’s Feast’ long-table dinner at Sydney Town Hall; a Country and Inner Western music festival in bars and laneways of Newtown; Darling Harbour’s vibrant winter festival and ice rink; a street party in South Eveleigh with Kylie Kwong; a food and music experience on-board the HMAS Vampire; interactive art installations; drag performances; and kayaking under the stars on Sydney Harbour for the first time ever.
Sydney Solstice Highlights Credit: Destination NSW
Highlights from various events as part of Sydney Solstice 2021
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Sydney Solstice Highlights Credit: Destination NSW
Highlights from various events as part of Sydney Solstice 2021
South Eveleigh Solstice Festival Credit: Destination NSW
A stone’s throw from Redfern Station, Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will transform into a medley of activity, including performance, art installations, music, food and beverage for two days during Sydney Solstice.
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South Eveleigh Solstice Festival Credit: Destination NSW
A stone’s throw from Redfern Station, Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will transform into a medley of activity, including performance, art installations, music, food and beverage for two days during Sydney Solstice.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the two-week program will stimulate the local economy and encourage Sydneysiders, intrastate residents and visitors to explore and rediscover the city.
“Sydney Solstice is an incredible opportunity to revitalise Sydney’s CBD this winter – something the NSW Government remains committed to. The two-week program of more than 200 events involves 150 venues and an array of opportunities to explore and rediscover our Harbour City,” My Ayres said.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said Sydney Solstice was a great example of the NSW Government’s commitment to CBD revitalisation.
“Sydney Solstice is bringing energy back into Sydney during winter and is a great initiative to support jobs and drive foot traffic into the CBD,” Mr Perrottet said.
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Sydney Solstice is a brand new winter event curating top picks from Sydney’s world-class hospitality, music and creative industries and thriving night-time economy.
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Sydney Solstice VNR Credit: Destination NSW
Sydney Solstice is a brand new winter event curating top picks from Sydney’s world-class hospitality, music and creative industries and thriving night-time economy.
The program is available here, with additional Sydney Solstice highlights from each of the four Sydney precincts revealed below:
Sydney CBD and surrounds:
- Immersive multi-sensory ‘Queen’s Feast’ dining and art experience by Heaps Gay at Sydney Town Hall featuring all female chefs including Sarah Tiong, Anna Polyviou, George Woodyard and Claire Van Vuuren
- Songlines of our Universe: a world premiere work by William Barton, pairing live music with stargazing at the Sydney Observatory
- The return of performances at Sydney live music mecca, Metro Theatre
- A celebration of local seasonal produce and NSW wines at Aria restaurant
- A series of music, dance, theatre and art events in Sydney’s newest small bar precinct, YCK Laneways
- Late-night DJs, dancing and dim sum with Midnight Feast at Mr Wong
- Series of Mardi Gras events at Metro Theatre, the first time since 1980 that Mardi Gras is involved in International Pride Month.
Midnight Feast at Mr. Wong Credit: Destination NSW
An after-hours dim sum dining experience at Mr. Wong featuring live DJs and entertainment for an unforgettable Mr. Wong late night experience as part of Sydney Solstice.
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Midnight Feast at Mr. Wong Credit: Destination NSW
An after-hours dim sum dining experience at Mr. Wong featuring live DJs and entertainment for an unforgettable Mr. Wong late night experience as part of Sydney Solstice.
Since I Left you, SILY, Sydney Solstice 2021, Sydney Credit: Time Out and Cassandra Hannagan
15 bars in the CBD’s buzzy new small bar precinct around York, Clarence and Kent streets, known as YCK Laneways, includes Sammy Junior and Since I Left You.
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Since I Left you, SILY, Sydney Solstice 2021, Sydney Credit: Time Out and Cassandra Hannagan
15 bars in the CBD’s buzzy new small bar precinct around York, Clarence and Kent streets, known as YCK Laneways, includes Sammy Junior and Since I Left You.
Darling Harbour and surrounds:
- A Winter Festival celebration featuring an ice-skating rink, chalets, ice-skating demonstrations, daily local musician/DJ performances at Darling Harbour
- Harbour Garden, a series of large and small inflatables that capture the spirit of spectacular ocean creatures through an exciting and bold use of colour, pattern and form at the Australian National Maritime Museum
- A Craft Beer Festival at the Terminus Hotel, Pyrmont
- 'Moonlight’ sea kayaking launching from Darling Harbour.
Darling Harbour Winter Fair, Sydney Solstice 2021, Darling Harbour Credit: Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour Winter Fair featuring ice-skating rink; fireworks displays each weekend; and a first-time offering of night-time sea kayaking launching from Darling Harbour.
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Darling Harbour Winter Fair, Sydney Solstice 2021, Darling Harbour Credit: Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour Winter Fair featuring ice-skating rink; fireworks displays each weekend; and a first-time offering of night-time sea kayaking launching from Darling Harbour.
Sydney Harbour Kayaks, Sydney Solstice 2021, Darling Harbour Credit: Sydney Harbour Kayaks
The Sydney Solstice Moonlight Sea Kayaking Experience is no ordinary lap around the harbour: this is the first time that the public has been allowed to kayak through this memorable and beautifully illuminated stretch of the city.
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Sydney Harbour Kayaks, Sydney Solstice 2021, Darling Harbour Credit: Sydney Harbour Kayaks
The Sydney Solstice Moonlight Sea Kayaking Experience is no ordinary lap around the harbour: this is the first time that the public has been allowed to kayak through this memorable and beautifully illuminated stretch of the city.
Newtown and surrounds:
- From 18-19 June, the streets of South Eveleigh will come alive as local restaurant heroes such as Kylie Kwong’s new eatery Lucky Kwong; Eat Fuh; RaRa Chan; and Steve Costi’s Famous Fish are celebrated, and music, entertainment and live performances fill the streets with colour and excitement
- The inaugural Country and Inner Western festival showcases the best emerging and established country, alternative country, bluegrass, folk, Americana and blues artists across an array of small bars, pubs, established venues and open spaces.
South Eveleigh Solstice Festival Credit: Destination NSW
A stone’s throw from Redfern Station, Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will transform into a medley of activity, including performance, art installations, music, food and beverage for two days during Sydney Solstice.
#lovensw #ilovesydney
South Eveleigh Solstice Festival Credit: Destination NSW
A stone’s throw from Redfern Station, Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will transform into a medley of activity, including performance, art installations, music, food and beverage for two days during Sydney Solstice.
South Eveleigh Solstice Festival Credit: Destination NSW
A stone’s throw from Redfern Station, Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will transform into a medley of activity, including performance, art installations, music, food and beverage for two days during Sydney Solstice.
#lovensw #ilovesydney
South Eveleigh Solstice Festival Credit: Destination NSW
A stone’s throw from Redfern Station, Locomotive Street in South Eveleigh will transform into a medley of activity, including performance, art installations, music, food and beverage for two days during Sydney Solstice.
Oxford Street and surrounds:
- Explore the wonderful world of indigenous and local ingredients at Bitter Phew bar on Oxford Street
- ALTAR Danceteria at Hotel Harry is a two-week long celebration of music, food, dance and light, encompassing a range of bespoke events across different musical genres
- FBi's flagship electronic music show 'Sunset' heads out of the studio to host two intimate live broadcast events at Surry Hills’ Golden Age Cinema and Bar, featuring performances by Simon Caldwell and friends, Deepa, Ben Fester, Kato and friends.
Check out the full Sydney Solstice program here.
Phew-Ture Credit: Destination NSW
Explore the wonderful world of indigenous and local ingredients at Oxford Street’s Bitter Phew bar, as part of Sydney Solstice.
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Phew-Ture Credit: Destination NSW
Explore the wonderful world of indigenous and local ingredients at Oxford Street’s Bitter Phew bar, as part of Sydney Solstice.
Hotel Harry's ALTAR Danceteria, Sydney Solstice 2021, Sydney Credit: Regression Design
ALTAR Danceteria at Hotel Harry is a two-week long celebration of music, food, dance and light, encompassing a range of bespoke events across different musical genres.
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Hotel Harry's ALTAR Danceteria, Sydney Solstice 2021, Sydney Credit: Regression Design
ALTAR Danceteria at Hotel Harry is a two-week long celebration of music, food, dance and light, encompassing a range of bespoke events across different musical genres.
Star Gayzing: A Night of Mystery, Magic and Campness Credit: Destination NSW
Star Gayzing is an immersive adventure of queer magic, combining live music, dance, burlesque, comedy and drag as part of Sydney Solstice.
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Star Gayzing: A Night of Mystery, Magic and Campness Credit: Destination NSW
Star Gayzing is an immersive adventure of queer magic, combining live music, dance, burlesque, comedy and drag as part of Sydney Solstice.
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The 'Nest' installation at the Stargazer Lawn, Barangaroo during Vivid 2024. Artist: Leila Jeffreys & Melvin J. Montalban. An expansive circular structure welcomes you to bear witness to the ritualistic mating dance of the Brolga, one of only two species of crane native to Australia. Projected onto a transparent surface, the huge bird apparitions appear to float in the air and are visible from both out and inside the Nest.
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
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Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest multi-artform festival, is calling on the best creative minds to submit ideas for next year’s event.
Vivid Sydney 2025 will take place from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025, with a program centred around the theme of Vivid Sydney, Dream.
Artists, musicians, thought leaders and food creatives are encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the opportunity to be part of Australia’s largest event and showcase their work to a mass audience across the festival pillars of Light, Music, Ideas and Food.
Destination NSW CEO Steve Cox said: “Since 2009, Vivid Sydney has grown to become Sydney’s vibrant cultural showpiece, driving significant visitation to Sydney and regional NSW and positioning our state as the arts and creative industries capital of the Asia Pacific.
“Vivid Sydney is more than a light show, it is Sydney’s living legacy that captures imaginations and shares with visitors and locals alike the very best talent from our creative, entertainment and hospitality industries.
“I encourage the brightest talents to join Destination NSW in creating an event that elevates the Harbour City as the Asia Pacific’s leader in world-class cultural experiences.”
Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Patrons enjoying a night out at Machine Hall during Vivid 2024
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Patrons enjoying a night out at Machine Hall during Vivid 2024
Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill Minervini said: “Vivid Sydney 2025 is pushing the creative boundaries across our theme of “Dream” to deliver another unforgettable global celebration.
“Dreaming is something we all do. It’s as old as time and as universal as life itself. Dreams don’t discriminate – they are borderless, ageless and endless. They can be personal or public. When shared, our dreams can become a movement. They can inspire, motivate, spark excitement and connection.
“The whole world dreams, it is something we have in common, something that unites us. Our human story is embedded in dreams, they help explain our existence and our past.
“We want the very best in homegrown talent to be part of our vibrant Vivid Sydney event program, with a unique opportunity to foster community connection, spark imagination and showcase the multitude of ways creativity can enrich our lives.
“Each year Vivid Sydney aims to deliver unparalleled artistic brilliance and we look forward to welcoming the inspirations within our community that will help shape Vivid Sydney 2025 into a show-stopping cultural phenomenon.”
The Vivid Sydney EOI outlines opportunities for artists, designers, creative industry professionals, equipment suppliers, architects, engineers, promoters, restaurants, event companies, chefs, producers and educational institutions to present their ideas, designs, concepts and interest for inclusion in the annual event.
Light and Cross Art Form EOIs will close on Monday 2 September 2024 with Ideas, Music and Food closing on Friday 27 September 2024.
This year’s Vivid Sydney attracted 2.42 million attendees, making it the third largest on record. Highlights included a record-breaking opening night and the busiest single night in the festival’s history on Sunday 9 June.
While Vivid Sydney 2024 attracted millions of people from across Australia and the globe, it also had a profound impact on the creative minds who helped bring the event to life, including Sydney’s retail, hospitality and accommodation sectors.
Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Shifting Perspectives at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct for Vivid Ideas during Vivid Sydney 2024
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Shifting Perspectives at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct for Vivid Ideas during Vivid Sydney 2024
Leila Jeffreys the artist behind popular Vivid Light 2024 installation Nest said: “Thank you to Festival Director Gill Minervini and all at Vivid Sydney for giving me and my artistic collaborator Melvin J. Montalban the opportunity to create art on a scale that we could not have achieved on our own.
“I visited Nest many times throughout the festival and was always moved to see people from all walks of life and ages stand together to witness the courtship dance of the Brolga, a moment where we all felt the link between the natural world and the human journey.”
Tekno Train creator and composer Paul Mac said: “When I set out to create Tekno Train I wanted to make an experience that fused my love of techno and trains with lights and to share this joy with as many people as possible. The positive reactions I have received from people on the train, as well as the drivers, guards, and random folks on social media has absolutely blown me away.
“Vivid Sydney 2024 has been an unexpected career highlight, and I am forever grateful to everyone who helped bring this together.”
Club Broadway MC & Music Producer DJ Dan Murphy said: “Bringing our Club Broadway show to a Vivid Sydney audience has been an absolute joy. We loved making our show accessible to a whole new audience who love the world of musical theatre.
“Vivid Sydney is such an amazing and important festival for our city, and we were thrilled to be on the program. From old to young, we had them all on the dancefloor for Club Broadway at Tumbalong Park. The night was absolutely magical and a great way to celebrate our community.”
Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Sex Work; A Social History Walking Tour at Elizabeth Bay for Vivid Ideas during Vivid Sydney 2024. This fascinating walking tour is an invitation to see the area and profession in a new light. Led by writer, performer and Kings Cross local Vashti Hughes and the Inner City Legal Centre's Managing Solicitor Katie Green, you will be immersed in the sights, history and contemporary challenges of sex work in Australia's most famous redlight district.
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Sex Work; A Social History Walking Tour at Elizabeth Bay for Vivid Ideas during Vivid Sydney 2024. This fascinating walking tour is an invitation to see the area and profession in a new light. Led by writer, performer and Kings Cross local Vashti Hughes and the Inner City Legal Centre's Managing Solicitor Katie Green, you will be immersed in the sights, history and contemporary challenges of sex work in Australia's most famous redlight district.
Service and Creative Skills Australia (the Jobs and Skills Council for Arts, Personal Services, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality) CEO Natalie Turmine said: “Vivid Sydney showcases brilliantly our talented and vibrant creative arts, tourism and hospitality workforce, demonstrating the wealth of exciting career opportunities available in this sector.
“Thank you to all the creative artists, technicians, performers, hospitality staff and event organisers for delivering another successful Vivid Sydney.”
Plate it Forward CEO and restaurateur Shaun Christie-David said: “Vivid Sydney shows the diversity of Sydney, shining a positive light on our city, culture and produce. As a social enterprise hospitality group, it was a privilege to partner with Vivid Sydney to bring the 2024 festival theme humanity to life through food. Food is all about sharing, love, respect and community.
“There is so much pride, joy and power that can be found in food, it is a platform to celebrate culture, make meaningful connections and create jobs. Through working with Vivid Food and selling more than 1000 tacos, more than 1500 meals will be donated to community kitchens for people in need.”
Tourism & Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond said: “Between the lights, the music, the ideas, the food and the incredible vibe…Vivid Sydney has once again delivered a spectacular event for visitors and locals of all ages, with the big winners being local tourism and hospitality operators.”
“The bright lights of Vivid Sydney have showcased first-class hospitality, creativity and our beloved Sydney CBD and Harbour icons to audiences across the globe, demonstrating the value and huge potential of this event and the need to continue investing in world class events.”
Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Couple enjoying the Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line during Vivid 2024. It's back and blazing brighter than ever. Vivid Fire Kitchen returns, igniting its new home at The Goods Line with flame-seared street food from around the globe. Come and enjoy the universal language of BBQ, the best NSW produce and the diversity of Sydney's food scene as we gather round the fire once again.
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Couple enjoying the Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line during Vivid 2024. It's back and blazing brighter than ever. Vivid Fire Kitchen returns, igniting its new home at The Goods Line with flame-seared street food from around the globe. Come and enjoy the universal language of BBQ, the best NSW produce and the diversity of Sydney's food scene as we gather round the fire once again.
Accommodation Australia’s Michael Johnson said: “Once again, the juggernaut that is Vivid Sydney illuminated the city, shining a light on the beauty and culture of the city.
“Over the course of the event, hotels in the CBD enjoyed 75 per cent occupancy with bookings reaching as high as 90 per cent on weekends. There is no denying major events such as Vivid Sydney, that have the capacity to draw a high level of overnight visitation in the middle of winter, create an incredible boost for the city’s visitor economy.”
Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency.
For more information and to submit an Expression of Interest for Vivid Sydney 2025, go to www.vividsydney.com