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25 May 2018 | 12:06 AM UTC

Australia: Vivid Sydney festival May 25 - June 16

10th annual Vivid Sydney festival to be held May 25 through June 16; crowded conditions and increased demand for accommodations expected

Warning

Event

Sydney will host the 10th annual Vivid Sydney festival from Friday, May 25, through Saturday, June 16. Events are held every night from 18:00 until 23:00 (local time) during the festival. Main venues for the various programs include the Sydney Opera House, Carriageworks, the Enmore Theatre, Darling Harbour, and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Around 2.3 million people are expected to visit Sydney during the festival. Road closures will be in place around various venues and extra public transportation services will be provided during the events; specific details regarding the closures can be found on the Vivid Sydney website. Crowded conditions and an increased demand for transportation and accommodations are anticipated in Sydney during the festival.

Advice

Individuals in Sydney during the festival are advised to be prepared for crowded conditions at the airport and hotels, as well as other associated disruptions.