Festive lighting

Festive lighting

We have a range of lighting infrastructure throughout the city. These can be colour coordinated to raise public awareness for events and campaigns.

Locations include:

  • Cardinal Lights (Mawson Place)
  • Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
  • Elizabeth Mall
  • Franklin Square Fountain
  • Kennedy Lane
  • Rose Garden Bridge.

The Festive Lighting Guidelines(PDF, 5MB) provides further information, including associated fees and the conditions of use. These need to be read and agreed to before a booking application is submitted. Bookings must start and finish on a working day. Bookings are for a minimum period of three days and a maximum period of one week.

To check availability, contact us on 03 6238 2890 or email cityactivation@hobartcity.com.au.

Once you have confirmed availability for your preferred dates, you can make a booking by completing the online Festive Lighting booking application form.

Upcoming bookings

Event Colour Dates Locations
World Hepatitis Day Green 28 July - 2 August Waterfront and City Centre Programs
Homelessness Week Purple 3 - 9 August City Centre Program
Beaker Street Festival Orange 6 - 17 August Waterfront Program
National Science Week Blue 18 - 23 August Waterfront and City Centre Programs
International Overdose Awareness Day Purple 25 - 31 August Waterfront and City Centre Programs

Our Festive Lighting Program locations are as follows:

  • Waterfront Program: Rose Garden Bridge, Cardinals and Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
  • City Centre Program: Elizabeth Mall, Franklin Square Fountain and Kennedy Lane