Vivid returns to Sydney after two years of COVID-19 cancellations - 9News

Sydney is lighting up tonight during the Vivid festival, which has returned for the first time after two years of COVID-19 cancellations.

The Vivid Sydney light walk is "longer than ever" this year, extending from Circular Quay and the Rocks to Walsh Bay, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and Central Station.

Tickets are also available to check out the lights at Taronga Zoo and Luna Park.

Colourful balls across Darling Harbour for Vivid 2022. (Destination NSW)

Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said Vivid Sydney is set to be "bigger, bolder and better" after the festival was cancelled for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions.

"It's been a long wait since the lights went out on Vivid Sydney 2019 and few things could make me happier than seeing this spectacular event kick off," Ayres said.

"The world will be watching and welcome.

"For Sydney with Love" will be shone onto Customs House. (Destination NSW)

"It's time to get out and enjoy our Sydney again, to celebrate our beautiful and resilient city."

There are 50 light installations and 3D projections across the city this year as well as more than 100 music events.

Central Station will light up with different artworks during Vivid 2022. (Destination NSW)

Ayres hopes the return of Vivid will boost the hospitality and entertainment industry after COVID-19 caused extensive economic losses to the sector.

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"We can boost our live performance venues, bars, restaurants, cafes, retailers, attractions, hotels and businesses in the city who have done it tough over the last two years," he said.

Vivid runs from tonight, May 27, through to Saturday, June 18.

Space installations in Barangaroo for Vivid 2022. (Destination NSW)

Anyone attending Vivid Sydney is encouraged to use public transport.

"Public transport is the most convenient option to get to and from Vivid Sydney with all precincts within walking distance of major transport hubs, so leave the car at home," Transport for NSW COO Howard Collins said.

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2022-05-27 09:32:36Z
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