when: 23 May 2025 - 14 June 2025 | | cost: FREE | address: 35 Tumbalong Bvd, , Haymarket NSW 2000 | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/vivid-sydney-lights-up-darling-square | tickets: https://www.darlingsq.com/news-and-events/news/vividsydney2025/
published: 21 May 2025, 5 min read
From 23 May to 14 June, Darling Square will shine bright for Vivid Sydney with mesmerising light installations and family friendly fun!
Immerse yourself into the dazzling display of fairy lights and discover Estee Lauder's While You Were Dreaming - a breathtaking five-metre-tall sculptural face installation. Make your night even brighter with free neon face painting, glitter tattoos and live music every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm. Don't miss your chance to receive a free LED balloon when you spend $75 or more at Darling Square, available Mondays to Thursdays during Vivid Sydney.
Take a break from exploring the illuminated displays and refuel with tasty eats and drinks. Whether you're after a quick bite, casual dinner or late-night drinks, Darling Square is the perfect spot to dine, unwind and enjoy Vivid Sydney.
ILLUMINATED LIGHT INSTALLATION
Be mesmerised by the hundreds of illuminated lights, creating the perfect backdrop for a magical night out and dreamy Insta-worthy photos.
EST E LAUDER WHILE YOU WERE DREAMING
Experience Estee Lauder's immersive five-metre-high sculptural face installation: While You Were Dreaming-a radiant fusion of science, beauty and imagination. Created in collaboration with Sydney artist, Mikka Byarugaba, this installation explores the space between dreaming and waking, unveiling the unseen renewal that occurs beneath the skin while we sleep.
FREE LED BALLOON WHEN YOU SPEND $75 OR MORE*
Receive a free LED balloon when you spend $75 or more at any Darling Square retailer on Monday to Thursday during Vivid Sydney. To redeem, go to Lillianna Gifts (located on Steam Mill Lane) and present your receipt to the staff to claim your free LED balloon.
*T&C's apply. This offer is only available on Monday to Thursday during Vivid Sydney between 23 May to 14 June. One redemption per receipt. The LED balloon must be redeemed on the date of purchase.
FREE NEON FACE PAINTING
Get ready to shine bright this Vivid Sydney! Enjoy free neon face painting that will glow all night long. Available every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm during Vivid Sydney in front of The Exchange.
FREE GLITTER TATTOOS
Bring some sparkle to your night with a free temporary glitter tattoo, available every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm during Vivid Sydney. The glitter tattoo station will be in front of The Exchange.
LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy your dinner while singing along to catchy, family friendly tunes performed by talented local singers every Saturday from 6pm - 9pm.
Discover more Vivid Sydney events in Darling Harbour.
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From 23 May to 14 June, Darling Square will shine bright for Vivid Sydney with mesmerising light installations and family friendly fun!
Immerse yourself into the dazzling display of fairy lights and discover Estee Lauder's While You Were Dreaming - a breathtaking five-metre-tall sculptural face installation. Make your night even brighter with free neon face painting, glitter tattoos and live music every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm. Don't miss your chance to receive a free LED balloon when you spend $75 or more at Darling Square, available Mondays to Thursdays during Vivid Sydney.
Take a break from exploring the illuminated displays and refuel with tasty eats and drinks. Whether you're after a quick bite, casual dinner or late-night drinks, Darling Square is the perfect spot to dine, unwind and enjoy Vivid Sydney.
ILLUMINATED LIGHT INSTALLATION
Be mesmerised by the hundreds of illuminated lights, creating the perfect backdrop for a magical night out and dreamy Insta-worthy photos.
EST E LAUDER WHILE YOU WERE DREAMING
Experience Estee Lauder's immersive five-metre-high sculptural face installation: While You Were Dreaming-a radiant fusion of science, beauty and imagination. Created in collaboration with Sydney artist, Mikka Byarugaba, this installation explores the space between dreaming and waking, unveiling the unseen renewal that occurs beneath the skin while we sleep.
FREE LED BALLOON WHEN YOU SPEND $75 OR MORE*
Receive a free LED balloon when you spend $75 or more at any Darling Square retailer on Monday to Thursday during Vivid Sydney. To redeem, go to Lillianna Gifts (located on Steam Mill Lane) and present your receipt to the staff to claim your free LED balloon.
*T&C's apply. This offer is only available on Monday to Thursday during Vivid Sydney between 23 May to 14 June. One redemption per receipt. The LED balloon must be redeemed on the date of purchase.
FREE NEON FACE PAINTING
Get ready to shine bright this Vivid Sydney! Enjoy free neon face painting that will glow all night long. Available every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm during Vivid Sydney in front of The Exchange.
FREE GLITTER TATTOOS
Bring some sparkle to your night with a free temporary glitter tattoo, available every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm during Vivid Sydney. The glitter tattoo station will be in front of The Exchange.
LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy your dinner while singing along to catchy, family friendly tunes performed by talented local singers every Saturday from 6pm - 9pm.
Discover more Vivid Sydney events in Darling Harbour.
Go see Vivid Sydney Lights Up Darling Square 2025.
Vivid Sydney Lights Up Darling Square 2025 is on 23 May 2025 - 14 June 2025. The opening hours are: Fri 23 May to Sat 14 June. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/vivid-sydney-lights-up-darling-square.
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