Festive lighting
The City of Hobart has a range of lighting infrastructure that can be colour coordinated to raise public awareness for events and campaigns.
Locations include:
- Cardinal Lights (Mawson Place)
- Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC)
- Elizabeth Mall
- Franklin Square Fountain
- Kennedy Lane
- Rose Garden Bridge.
Please note that the Railway Roundabout Fountain is temporarily unavailable due to required maintenance. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Festive Lighting Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) provide further information, including associated fees and the conditions of use, which need to be read and agreed to before a booking application is submitted. Bookings must start and finish on a working day, and are for a minimum period of three days and a maximum period of one week.
To check availability or for more information, contact 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 colours for a cause
| Awareness/Cause |
Colour |
Dates |
Locations |
| World Voice Day |
Red |
11 to 16 April |
All locations |
| World Wish Day |
Blue |
25 to 29 April |
City Centre only (Elizabeth Mall, Franklin Square Fountain and Kennedy Lane) |
| International Guide Dog Day |
Orange |
30 April to 2 May |
All locations |
| Neighbourhood House Week |
Blue and orange |
5 to 7 May |
All locations |
| National Palliative Care Week |
Blue and orange |
8 to 11 May |
All locations |
| National Road Safety Week |
Yellow |
12 to 15 May |
All locations |
| World IBD Day |
Purple |
16 to 19 May |
All locations |
| Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania and 65 Roses Day |
Red |
20 to 27 May |
Rose Garden Bridge, Cardinals and DKHAC |
| Go Orange for Muscular Dystrophy |
Orange |
30 May to 5 June |
All locations |
Please note: all locations means the Rose Garden Bridge, Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, Franklin Square Fountain, Cardinals (Mawson Place), Elizabeth Mall, and Kennedy Lane.
Other promotional opportunities
The City of Hobart owns infrastructure and runs programs that can help increase public awareness of your event, day of cultural significance, festival or awareness campaign.
For more information about the infrastructure and programs please email events@hobartcity.com.au