Vivid LIVE is the annual centrepiece of the Sydney Opera House’s year-round contemporary music program – a whole-of-House takeover and the only time of year that the world-famous venue is completely reimagined by live contemporary music and art, celebrating cutting-edge and iconic artists that defy expectations and break new ground.
This May to June, Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House will present Australian premieres, exclusives and unmissable performances from a diverse line-up of global acts, beloved locals and emerging voices that amplify our nation’s rich tapestry of culture and ignite the spirit of music lovers, far and wide.
Vivid LIVE is curated for the ninth time by the Sydney Opera House's Head of Contemporary Music, Ben Marshall and forms part of Vivid Sydney(link is external, opens in new tab or window), an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology that brings together some of the most boundary-pushing artists, thinkers, musicians and culinary experts of our time, transforming Sydney for 23 days and nights.
During Vivid Sydney, the iconic sails become one of the festival’s brightest canvasses lighting up each night with a captivating signature work. The Lighting of the Sails is co-curated by the Sydney Opera House and Destination NSW and is one of Vivid Sydney’s most significant free events.