Vivacity Event Categories
Vivacity invites Sydneysiders and visitors alike to soak up January’s sizzling atmosphere, without burning a hole in the pocket.
There’s a smorgasbord of sound and colour – from the world-famous harbour fireworks to Bollywood in Parramatta, from indigenous ceremonies at Farm Cove to the aural delights of The Domain.
And it’s all for free.
2009 Sydney New Year's Eve
Dates:
31 December 2009 - 1 January 2010
Venue:
Sydney Harbour
Nowhere on earth does New Year like Sydney – the undisputed New Year’s Eve capital of the world. And this year our biggest and best show yet will be awakening Sydney’s spirit for the year ahead. Everyone is invited to join the cele ...
Movies in The Overflow
Dates:
3 January 2010, 13 - 17 January 2010, 2 January 2010, 6 January 2010 - 10 December 2009
Venue:
Sydney Olympic Park, The Overflow
Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud comedy, a heart-wrenching drama or even some Bollywood fun under the stars, Movies in The Overflow is the best way to start your new year. So get comfy with a picnic blanket and cushions fo ...
Lynette Wallworth Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
7 - 24 January 2010
Venue:
CarriageWorks
Sydney artist Lynette Wallworth's three installations are intense, immersive experiences. Wallworth makes skillful use of video and responsive technologies to create deeply emotional and human experiences. Acclaimed around the world as individual pi ...
Festival First Night Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
9 January 2010
Venue:
Sydney city streets and parks
Sydney’s city centre is transformed into an epic theatre of music, spectacle and surprise with Sydney Festival’s opening event – Festival First Night. Start in the afternoon with family-friendly entertainment in Hyde Park, headline ...
A.R. Rahman Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
16 January 2010
Venue:
Parramatta Park
Sydney is transformed into Bollywood for a night like no other, when Indian superstar A.R. Rahman takes to the stage for this free outdoor spectacular. Rahman, two-time Oscar winner for his work as composer and songwriter on the film Slumdog ...
Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra - Summer Sounds in The Domain Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
16 January 2010
Venue:
The Domain
with Vieux Farka Touré 'A jubilant polyrhythmic party of percussion, electric guitars, and Diabaté’s 21-stringed instrument showering notes like a musical waterfall.’ - The Village Voice Toumani Diabaté’ ...
Edge of Elsewhere Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
16 January - 7 March 2010
Venue:
Campbelltown Arts Centre
Edge of Elsewhere is a major three-year project that brings together some of the most exciting contemporary artists from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific to develop new artworks in partnership with Sydney communities. Sydney is one of Australi ...
Wonderful Town - Symphony in the Domain Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
23 January 2010
Venue:
The Domain
Symphony in The Domain is one of Sydney’s favourite ways to spend a summer evening. This year, conductor Paul Kildea celebrates the music of brilliant American composer Leonard Bernstein in a vivacious program showing his genius across a range ...
AAMI Ferrython Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
26 January 2010
Venue:
On Sydney Harbour
The AAMI Ferrython is one of Australia’s best-loved free spectator events. Come on down to Sydney Harbour with your picnic basket and cheer on the little green and yellow catamarans as they race up and down the harbour, battling it out for ...
Australia Day 2010
Dates:
26 January 2010
Venue:
CBD, Hyde Park, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Macquarie Street
Sydney becomes the perfect playground for passionate Aussies to celebrate what makes our vibrant country great. What better way to pay tribute to our unique cultural identity than amongst Sydney’s stunning landmarks – Sydney Opera ...
Leonard Bernstein's Candide - Mazda Opera in The Domain Sydney Festival 2010
Dates:
30 January 2010
Venue:
The Domain
With the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra Conductor: Paul Kildea Glitter and be gay! Opera Australia and Sydney Festival join forces for a very special Mazda Opera in The Domain – Leonard Bernstein’s extravagent comedy, Candide. B ...
SAFETY AT EVENTS
Be sun safe
Eat well and drink plenty of water.
No BYO alcohol
and NO glass applies to many event sites. Be sure to familiarise yourself with where the restrictions apply by visiting the relevant event website.
It´s all about you
If you do drink, do it responsibly and look after yourself, your mates and your city.
Leave glass at home
and use recycled reusable containers instead.
Do not drink and drive
Plan your transport to and from events.
