<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Vivid Sydney has scrapped the rest of its drone shows after "technical difficulties" sent drones plummeting into the harbour and </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/vivid-sydney-2026-starbound-drone-show-cancelled-after-aircraft-fall-from-sky/90b0e48d-d301-4f5e-acf7-2859e85ec15d" rel="" target="_blank" title="forced multiple shows to be called off"><span>forced multiple shows to be called off</span></a><span> this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Following Monday night's unforeseen technical issue at the Vivid Sydney 'Star-Bound' drone performance, Vivid Sydney can confirm the remaining drone shows scheduled for this year's festival will not proceed," it said in a statement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Fireworks displays will now complement the Laser Lightfall experience in Darling Harbour at the times previously scheduled for drone shows."</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/taylor-swift-austria-concert-man-plotted-attack-sentenced-to-jail/c2edfd01-d492-4635-884f-596591220ecc" target="_blank"><strong><span>Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Austria</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Vivid Sydney also confirmed a retrieval process is underway following Monday night's incident, which saw dozens of drones fall from the sky.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There was chaos on Monday night when nearly 90 drones fell into the harbour during the 7.30pm Star-Bound show, which was subsequently called off.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 9.30pm event was cancelled, as were several other performances this week to allow for a "full technical and safety review".</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/vivid-drone-show-cancelled-after-technical-issues/1c556525-279b-4d4c-a1ab-b07959192206" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-queensland-new-south-wales-when-will-it-end/753d600f-2f82-4d4b-b451-f1fee0ac0396" target="_blank"><strong><span>End in sight for rain, storms hammering east coast</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>SKYMAGIC, the operator leading the drone show, previously said the incident was caused by "an unforeseen change in the radio frequency (RF) environment occurring after take-off".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It has now confirmed it is working closely with the relevant authorities to identify the external interference that caused the failsafe response at Monday evening's drone show.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This process requires further technical, operational data and local assessment," it said in a statement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/real-estate-bodies-say-federal-budget-will-increase-rent/fb13f81a-2699-4226-842e-f77544235f5e" target="_blank"><strong><span>Rents to jump 350 per cent under budget measures, modelling shows</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Vivid Sydney understands the news will be disappointing for some visitors but said providing certainty for attendees and ensuring public safety remain its highest priorities.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The annual festival kicked off last weekend with an array of light installations, music performances, food and other experiences around the city.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It also saw the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/major-vivid-attraction-returns-in-2026/e8637b2b-51bb-4ec5-8f3b-746273072eec" rel="" target="_blank" title="return of the drone show"><span>return of the drone show</span></a><span>, which was such a hit in 2024 that it was </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/vivid-reveals-2025-program-with-more-free-events-but-no-drone-show/28b315fe-de49-4dca-bf4b-e6bd666fedc7" rel="" target="_blank" title="cancelled in 2025 due to safety concerns."><span>cancelled in 2025 due to safety concerns.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There were snags from the start though, with the first performance on Sunday night having to be cancelled due to rain.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 9.30pm show went smoothly, only for the Monday night shows to be plagued with technical issues.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Vivid Sydney is slated to run until June 13.</span></div></div>