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Two First Nation cultures meet on the Bennelong sails

  • Experiences

Badu Gili is a free nightly projection that turns the Bennelong sails into a canvas for First Nation culture and art. Its latest iteration, Badu Gili: Healing Spirit, explores the way in which the spirit is healed through connection to Country. This year also features an Indigenous artist from outside of Australia for the first time.

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You can now watch Underworld turn the Concert Hall into a rave cave

  • Contemporary Music

The electronic dance duo has owned the scene for decades. In the 90’s, they transitioned from synth-pop to techno, releasing influential albums dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest in the Infants and Beaucoup Fish. Their nostalgic track Born Slippy (Nuxx) featured in Trainspotting became an international smash hit. And in 2012, they even scored the London Olympics.

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Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez

Yallamundi Rooms

13 & 14 Jun 2025

  • Experiences

An unforgettable evening, where an exquisite menu by Danielle Alvarez with paired NSW wines, merges with contemporary dance, live music, and stunning harbour views during Vivid Sydney.

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Vivid LIVE

23 May – 14 Jun 2025

  • Contemporary Music

Crank up the volume…Vivid LIVE returns! Join us for our annual music takeover featuring over 50 cutting-edge international and Australian artists.

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(Australian exclusive) The Sabres of Paradise

Joan Sutherland Theatre

1 Jun 2025

  • Contemporary Music
  • Techno

Seminal UK electronica and techno supergroup The Sabres of Paradise reunite at Vivid LIVE for their very first performance in over 30 years.

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SAHXL

Utzon Room

23 May 2025

  • Contemporary Music
  • Hip hop
  • R&B

Sydney’s rising R&B and Trapsoul star SAHXL brings his relatable storytelling and dynamic energy to Vivid LIVE.

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(Australian exclusive) FKA Antony and the Johnsons Anohni and the Johnsons

Concert Hall

26 & 27 May 2025

  • Contemporary Music
  • Art-pop
  • Indie

After nearly a decade away, the interdisciplinary artist ANOHNI returns for two exclusive nights as part of her world tour for Vivid LIVE.

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Gallipoli with spoken introduction by Mark Lee

Playhouse

3 May 2025

  • Cinema

In one of the most loved Australian films of all time, Archy (Mark Lee) and Frank (Mel Gibson) face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I.

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Lunar New Year Dinner with Luke Nguyen

Concert Hall Northern Foyer

7 Feb 2025

  • Experiences

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a 4 course dinner by Luke Nguyen and a night of culture, flavour and celebration.

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