Fireworks to replace Vivid’s officially cancelled drone shows
Vivid Sydney has officially cancelled its drone shows following a significant incident where nearly 90 drones fell into Darling Harbour. The festival will replace the drone performances with fireworks displays for the remainder of the event. Organisers emphasized that public safety remains their top priority as they continue to assess the situation.
- ▪The drone shows were cancelled due to an unforeseen technical issue that caused 83 drones to fall into the water.
- ▪Sky Magic, the company responsible for the drone shows, is conducting ongoing assessments of the incident.
- ▪Fireworks will now replace the scheduled drone performances for the rest of Vivid Sydney 2026.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 13:01:56 +1000 |
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