Imagine a city transformed into a spectacle, where lights shine as brightly as the stars and every corner pulses with wonder. This is Vivid Sydney—Australia’s biggest and brightest festival—shining bright from 23 May to 14 June 2025.

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You won’t feel like a newcomer after four days in Sydney, checking off all the must-sees like Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Garden during your first day. That gives you plenty of time to really get to know Australia’s biggest city, spending another couple of days catching some rays on the golden sands at Bondi Beach, Manly Beach, and a few other spots we locals usually keep for ourselves.