Immersive Art Experience

His projects create contexts for collaboration and dialogue between artists, designers, architects, technologists, scientists, activists, and communities. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is a media artist working with ideas from architecture and performance. He was the first artist to officially represent Mexico at the Venice Biennale with a monographic exhibition in 2007. Installations use low-energy LED lighting and digital projection to reduce print waste. Materials are repurposed where possible and partner collaborations favour local craft and transport efficiency.
The experience invites visitors to explore cultural objects that reflect tens of thousands of years of sustainable practices and knowledge systems. Guided by an Aboriginal storyteller, climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with the Burrawa Indigenous Climb Experience by BridgeClimb. Burrawa is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘above’ or ‘upwards’, and the small group, three-hour tour offers immersive experience sweeping views of Warrane (Sydney Harbour) while presenting Sydney’s history from the perspective of the Gadigal people. You’ll hear stories and discover the origins of familiar place names around the harbour, including Bennelong Point and Barrangaroo.

Vivid Sydney also hosts a program of events as part of Biennale of Sydney’s Art After Dark series at White Bay Power Station. Headline shows from UK soul singer anaiis and American ambient electronic trio Purelink will light up the night sounds, and a special free closing night party is in the wings with a soon-to-be announced line up. Cockle Bay will be transformed for it’s 16th year For its 16th year, with a nightly laser show called Laser Lightfall, set to music, sending choreographed beams of light sweeping across the harbour sky. Running continuously throughout the evening, the presentation features four shows each hour, marking it the most ambitious free laser show ever staged in Australia. One of the country’s most anticipated exhibitions, this year’s annual showcase runs until August 16.
Paula Morgan, a born-and-bred Sydney resident, has been sharing this city and its secret spots for over 15 years. Some of the best events this month are happening just outside Sydney. These regional festivals and celebrations make perfect day trips or weekend getaways. Open to ages 6 and up, whether it’s a first time on a board or working on tricks. Bring your own skateboard and safety gear if you have them — limited equipment is available on the day.
Another Broadway musical to make its highly anticipated Australian premiere at Teatro at the Italian Forum is the feel-good Tootsie, described by The New York Post as “Broadway’s funniest new musical”. Among the festival’s highlights is the world’s “mouldiest” cheese, which attendees will be able to taste for themselves, as well as giant cheese wheels, melting raclette and curated wine pours. Combining one of the world’s best pairings under one roof, Mould X Pinot Palooza will bring some of the world’s best cheeses and wines to Hordern Pavilion this weekend. MOULD will bring over 50 varieties of Australian artisan cheese to the table, while Pinot Palooza will match them with 50+ expressions of Pinot Noir from Australia, New Zealand and beyond. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. Vivid Sydney  is owned, managed and produced by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Vivid Sydneywill also unite some of Sydney’s most iconic festivals and cultural institutions through a range of collaborations. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to encounter one of the greatest treasures of Western civilisation in a new way. "This is about giving people the chance to experience one of the great works of human genius in a way that feels intimate and alive," said Juliette Khoury, Archdiocesan Project Lead. "The Sistine Chapel is more than a masterpiece; it is a place where art, story, and the sacred meet. This exhibition invites people to step into that encounter." Bring authentic Aboriginal-led workshops, cultural training, ceremonies, performances and immersive cultural experiences to your workplace, school, event or organisation. We’ve had the privilege of walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, knowledge holders, artists, dancers, musicians, and cultural educators from communities across Australia for over 25 years.
Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. At times you feel like you’re in a plane taking off into the sky, or on the Big Dipper rollercoaster, reaching the high peaks and not knowing how far you’re about to dip. At other times you feel like you're at a post-modern AI-led concert in the future. Show your kids the magic of wide-open roads with these four unique and unknown road trip routes.

Celebrate 2044 is taking over Sydenham Green this weekend with a free, picnic-style day for Inner West families. Roll out a rug and settle in for live music, local food, market stalls and plenty for kids to burn through, from KongQuest Playkour and paper plane crafting to bug-inspired art and roving clowns causing just the right amount of chaos. There'll also be performances from local school bands, soul and blues from Karen Lee Andrews, and quieter spaces available for anyone who needs a breather.
From towering light projections and interactive installations to kid-friendly food stops and sparkling harbour views, Vivid is one of those rare events that genuinely feels magical for all ages. Rug up, grab a hot chocolate and let the kids wander wide-eyed through some of Sydney's brightest nights of the year. If you're curious about the best routes to explore with the kids this year, we've got you covered with our comprehensive Vivid With Kids Guide.
You can explore the winning works and discover the stories behind the artists, subjects and portraits here. Discover mysterious and unique Viking-age treasures at this fascinating exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum. This display offers a rare glimpse into the Galloway Hoard, a collection of Viking-age objects buried around AD 900. Containing over five kilograms of silver, gold and other materials, this exhibition explores who buried the hoard, their stories, the world of Viking-age Europe, and the cutting-edge conservation and research now revealing its secrets. Back for a strictly limited season, this iconic tribal rock musical brings the vibrant counterculture of New York’s hippie movement to life on stage.

A small cluster of oversized sunflower sculptures greets every visitor next to the entrance of the exhibit. After ticket checking, the standard covid venue procedures, and taking photos at the big “Van Gogh Alive” backboard, there is a small lobby area to the right. Here, there are images of a small selection of Van Gogh’s most iconic work with a short text of background information provided with each picture. I highly recommend taking the time to read through these as it will help with making sense of the screening sequence and why they chose what they chose. A 3D replica of the painting of Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Aries 1888 is on display here for visitors to get a feel of what everyday life was like for this artist who was in constant poverty.
With many art historians debating the origins of the contemporary art movement, mostly considered to be the late 1960s or early 1970s, it is widely agreed upon that contemporary art evolved from various art movements. There’s also a buzzy nightlife, with plenty of bars to hop between, including Nick and Nora's, a rooftop champagne bar offering views from the 26th floor. For riverside views, stop by the sprawling, 350-seat Alex & Co for cocktails. The beer gardens at The Post and The Albion Hotel also make for a perfect perch on a sunny afternoon. Parramatta’s southern neighbour Harris Park, a veritable ‘Little India’, is a guaranteed good feed.

Led by Traditional Custodians and cultural practitioners in accordance with local protocols, each ceremony honours ancient knowledge while fostering connection, respect, and shared understanding. Experience cultural storytelling through ceremony, where traditional smoking practices cleanse, protect, and create a culturally safe space. As a leading cultural partner, we work in genuine collaboration with Indigenous educators within communities, and with you, our clients, to ensure cultural knowledge is shared with integrity, cultural safety, and deep respect for its custodians. The leading tech platform for live entertainment secures 4,300m2 in Brisbane, positioning the city as a strategic hub for world-class immersive entertainment.
Approximately 150 minutes in length, the small to medium-sized group tour includes the Scenic Railway, Skyway and the 10-minute rainforest boardwalk. Explore ancient landscapes while learning about traditional uses of local plants and animals, and deepen your understanding of the landscape beneath the lush rainforest canopy. All tours grant unlimited day access to Scenic World rides so you can continue to explore after the tour. Once you're in the grand expanse of the exhibition, it's difficult not to feel excited. Embark on a unique, immersive journey — perfect for groups who want a meaningful, visually stunning experience before the big day.