04 THE SPECTACLE VIVID SYDNEY THE DESTINATION SYDNEY

SYDNEY SHINES BRIGHTEST

in May when the annual Vivid Sydney sparks a festival of lights and culture in the city. Come for the psychedelic lightshows projected onto the Opera House (pictured); stay for the array of musical events, light sculptures and seminars – including a talk about film, politics and race by Oscar-winning director Spike Lee. 24 May-15 June, vividsydney.com