Vivid Sydney 2025 is illuminating the city from 23 May until 14 June, transforming Sydney into a vibrant playground of lights, music and food. With many family-friendly installations, interactive experiences and free events, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the city and create unforgettable memories with your little ones.
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation is proud to be the official charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2025. To help you join in the fun, we’re sharing five magical experiences for kids and families to enjoy together.
Colour The City
See the creativity of kids come to life at Colour the City, where the historic ASN Clock Tower becomes a giant living canvas. Every week of the festival, selected artworks are projected for all to see – including artworks from patients across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.
As the official charity partner for Vivid Sydney 2025, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation are proud to help bring these powerful and joyful visions to life. It’s a reminder of the resilience, courage and imagination of the children we support.
When: 6-11pm
Where: ASN Clock Tower, The Rocks
Cost: Free
Vivid Kids at Tumbalong Park
Every Saturday night during Vivid Sydney, Tumbalong Park becomes the ultimate family hangout with live music, dancing and kid-friendly entertainment. Bring a picnic rug, enjoy the energy and make it your family’s weekly night out.
When: Every Saturday night from 5pm
Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
Cost: Free
SCHF Dream Scene
Step into a digital canvas where children’s dreams come alive in an evolving dreamscape in the heart. Dream Scene showcases the whimsical imaginations of sick kids. This vibrant peek into the minds of these resilient kids is an invitation to dream big yourself. Draw your own dream, add it to the evolving mural and watch as it transforms in real-time. You can also influence the dreamscape by scanning the QR-code onsite, triggering interactions and reshaping the artwork before your eyes.
When: 6-11pm
Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
Cost: Free
The Lucid Dream Collective
Step into a world of dreams at Martin Place with this interactive light projection. Kids can have their faces transformed into dreamlike images through an AI photobooth, becoming a part of this mesmerising collage that evolves throughout the night.
When: 6-11pm
Where: Martin Place, Sydney CBD
Cost: Free
Starscape Tunnel
Embark on a cosmic journey through a 40-metre tunnel illuminated by over 700 flowing stars. This immersive installation is perfect for sparking children’s imaginations and offers fun photo opportunities for the whole family.
When: 6-11pm
Where: Hay Street, Darling Harbour
Cost: Free
Whether you are marvelling at Sydney Harbour Bridge, colouring the city or dancing in the park, Vivid Sydney 2025 offers countless moments of wonder for kids and families. It’s a celebration of light and imagination, and an opportunity to dream big.
