Light up a Council asset

Brisbane City Council has several assets that can be lit up to promote major festivals and events, community awareness campaigns or cultural festivals, including:

• Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge and Kangaroo Point Bridge
• Brisbane City Hall and King George Square
• Reddacliff Place sculptures: Donna Marcus Steam 2006

Use this page to find information on light up locations, fees, eligibility criteria, and the application process and conditions for lighting up Council assets.

Light up locations

The map below shows the location of Council's light up assets.

In addition to these locations, you can also hang a flag or banner on City Hall, subject to conditions. 

View banner and lighting locations in Brisbane in a larger map.

Additional asset details

Story Bridge 

Complimentary assets are also available for lighting, to eligible applicants.

• Wickham Terrace Car Park architectural wall
• Breakfast Creek Bridge

These complimentary assets are included with approved bookings of the Story Bridge only and cannot be selected as a stand-alone asset.

The light up colour will be selected by Council and compliment the colours of the Story Bridge.

Brisbane City Hall and King George Square

Find information on eligibility requirements, terms and conditions and making an application to light up Brisbane City Hall and King George Square.

Lighting options

For all assets there are several options regarding light up colours and the sequencing of lights. These options are detailed on the application form.

Light up application process

The lighting of Council assets are reserved for significant local, state or national events or awareness campaigns that:

• have a Brisbane-wide audience; or
• benefit all Brisbane residents; or
• attract 10,000 participants; or
• are a national event represented in multiple states.

Applications can be made up to twelve months in advance. Applications are processed in the order they are received. All light up applications must meet the eligibility criteria.

Fees

No charges apply for an approved light up application where eligibility requirements and criteria have been met. Exceptions may apply.

Apply

Complete the relevant online form to light up a Council asset.

Apply to light up a bridge or Reddacliff Place sculptures

Apply to light up Brisbane City Hall or King George Square

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