12 Instagrams that prove that Sydney is the most colorful city in the world

SYDNEY IS CURRENTLY entering into its fourth year of festivities celebrating light, music, and ideas. Vivid Sydney (the largest annual winter festival in the Southern Hemisphere) lasts for 18 days, during which 50 monumental light installations transform the city into a psychedelic wonderland. Here are 12 Instagram shots that prove that right now Sydney is the most colorful city in the world.

1. The Sydney Opera House in lights

A photo posted by Daniel Tran Photography (@_danieltran_) on May 22, 2015 at 2:31am PDT

2. Electric blue light origami on Alfred St

A photo posted by @vividsydney on May 23, 2015 at 6:22am PDT

3. Fireworks over Circular Quay

A photo posted by !!⠀Steve !! (@shirty_i_am) on May 25, 2015 at 5:10am PDT

4. A projection of BBC Life Story

Vivid Sydney is upon us. So my first visit got many iconic and a few original shots. Here is a newish addition on Argyle Cut, a projection of BBC Life Story. Lived the people and lighting on this one. #ic_landscapes #greatshotz #ig_shotz #insta_crew #allnatureshots #bbc_travel #worldshotz #dazzling_shots #ig_photooftheday #ig_shutterbugs #icu_landscape #Art_Pure #jaw_dropping_shots #q8t_photo #ig_dreamsunset #special_shots #sky_central #epic_captures #ig_shotz #exploringaustralia #seeaustralia #australiagram @ig_down_under #amazing_australia #newsouthwales #seesydney #vividsydney #vivid #bbc

A photo posted by Gary Hayes (@garyphayes) on May 28, 2015 at 4:28pm PDT

5. Sydney Harbor Bridge in full glory

A photo posted by Daniel Tran Photography (@_danieltran_) on May 12, 2015 at 1:03am PDT

6. Internal Galaxy, The Rocks

A photo posted by @vividsydney on May 29, 2015 at 6:26am PDT

7. The Opera Bar — one of the best views for the Opera House installation

A photo posted by PureLight Photography (@purelightphotos) on May 26, 2015 at 6:11am PDT

8. Luna Park

A photo posted by PureLight Photography (@purelightphotos) on May 19, 2015 at 4:53am PDT

9. The Quad at The University of Sydney

A photo posted by The Electric Canvas (@the_electric_canvas) on May 18, 2015 at 10:46pm PDT

10. Perfect rooftop view from The Star

A photo posted by The Star Sydney (@thestarsydney) on May 28, 2015 at 10:44pm PDT

11. Psychedelic Opera House

A photo posted by Hirsty Photography (@hirstyphotos) on May 21, 2015 at 4:25am PDT

12. Nightlife on Circular Quay

A photo posted by Follow Me On Link Below! (@satishphotography) on May 24, 2015 at 2:21pm PDT