Drone show extravaganza to return to Vivid Sydney after year hiatus
Drone shows are set to return to Vivid Sydney for the first time since 2024, following a year-long hiatus due to safety concerns. The festival will run from May 22 to June 13, featuring 22 drone shows across 11 nights, along with daytime activities for the first time. Organizers emphasize safety measures to accommodate large crowds and ensure a successful event.
- ▪The Vivid Sydney festival will include 22 drone shows planned over 11 nights.
- ▪Safety measures have been prioritized to prevent crowd crush incidents.
- ▪More than 2.5 million attendees are expected at the festival, making it one of the largest arts festivals in the world.
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Safety top priority as drone shows return to Vivid Sydney light festivalBy Phoebe PinTopic:Arts, Culture and EntertainmentFri 22 May 2026 at 4:30amFri 22 May 2026 at 4:30amFri 22 May 2026 at 4:30amDrone shows are returning to Vivid Sydney for the first time since 2024. (Supplied: Destination NSW)In short:Drone shows will feature at the Vivid Sydney 2026 program for the first time since 2024.More show dates have been added to help prevent crowd crush and increase access to the popular shows.The festival will for the first time include daytime activations, including art, dance and music events.abc.net.au/news/sydney-vivid-drone-show-returns/106699472Link copiedShareShare articleDazzling drone shows will return to Sydney's largest art and culture festival after a year hiatus following…
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