The Opera House Becomes a Canvas: Sydney’s Creative Arts Festival Is Coming

▲ Australia’s annual Vivid Sydney Creative Arts Festival paints classic landmarks in vibrant colors, attracting many artists on a pilgrimage. (Photo / Courtesy of Tourism Australia’s official website)

Travel Center / Taipei Report

Australia’s Vivid Sydney Creative Arts Festival is officially entering its sixth year this year. Over the past five years, it has drawn massive crowds to Sydney, with visitors from around the world marveling at the classic landmarks dazzlingly illuminated by colorful lights. Sometimes, these landmarks also present a huge visual impact through creative forms such as large-scale backdrops, transformed designs, or photographic displays. This year, the organizers have widely invited global artists to join in, aiming to once again wow all visitors with the festival’s diverse content and culture.

This year’s Vivid Sydney will feature 60 spectacular exhibits, including the annually beloved creative 3D visual art displays that use stereoscopic sound and light to reinterpret Sydney’s two iconic landmarks—the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In addition to the light art projected across various local exhibition venues, sidewalks, waterfront promenades, and even tunnels, there will also be live concerts performed by artists from around the world. Numerous creative performance groups and dance troupes will also join in during the 18-day festival, bringing joy and unforgettable memories to all.

Given the enthusiastic response from global visitors over the past few years, the organizers decided to expand the event in 2013. As a result, Darling Harbour in Sydney will also join Vivid Sydney this year, offering visitors an exceptional vantage point to enjoy dazzling fountains, concerts, and a world-class water show by the renowned French company Aquatique Show International.

Vivid Sydney attracts hundreds of thousands of global visitors to the Southern Hemisphere every year, filled with spectacular light and sound performances, music, and artistic creativity. This year’s event will be held from May 24 to June 10.

% In 2012, Vivid Sydney dressed Sydney in neon lights.


Agoda.com, Asia’s global hotel network booking platform, is celebrating Australia’s annual and grand Vivid Sydney Creative Arts Festival by launching numerous accommodation deals in Sydney.

Travelodge Wynyard Hotel (4-star)
Book for three nights or more to enjoy a 25% discount. The offer is valid for bookings made before September 30, 2013.
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney (5-star)
Book for two nights or more to enjoy a 20% discount. Valid for stays until June 3, 2013.
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Hotel (4.5-star)
Book for four nights or more to enjoy a 20% discount. Must book before October 31, 2013. Valid for stays until October 31, 2013.
Park Regis City Centre Hotel (3.5-star)
Book for two nights or more to enjoy a 20% discount. Must book before September 30, 2013. The offer is valid for bookings made before September 30, 2013.
Swissôtel Sydney (5-star)
Enjoy a 15% discount when booking 14 days or more in advance. Must book before June 30, 2013. The offer is valid for bookings made before June 30, 2013.
Travelodge Sydney (3.5-star)
Enjoy a 10% discount when booking seven days or more in advance. Must book before June 30, 2013. The offer is valid for bookings made before June 30, 2013.
Napoleon On Kent Hotel (4-star)
Enjoy a 10% discount when booking 30 days or more in advance. Must book before June 30, 2013. The offer is valid for bookings made before June 30, 2013.
Amora Jamison Hotel (5-star)
Book for two nights or more to enjoy a 10% discount. Must book before May 31, 2013. Valid for stays until June 30, 2013.

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