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 |
| Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2026 |
Orange |
14 - 17 April |
Waterfront and City Centre Programs |
| Commemorating the 100th birthday of Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II |
Purple |
21 - 27 April |
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