Story Bridge light colours
You may have noticed Brisbane's iconic landmark the Story Bridge illuminated with different colours each night. Typically each lighting display on the bridge is to commemorate a special day in history, raise awareness for charities and showcase upcoming events. Some past displays have been in support of Christmas, Cancer Council Queensland’s Daffodil Day, Braveheart’s White Balloon Day and New Year’s Eve.
For a prime viewing position of the beautiful lights head to one of the Eagle Street Pier restaurants or bars. Or if you would prefer to stake out a casual spot along the river bring along your own chair and picnic rug to Captain Burke Park or the cliffs at Kangaroo Point or Wilson's Outlook in New Farm.
Brisbane City Council coordinates the colours, and you can find out which colour is next and why here.
Other city lighting
Other buildings, bridges, hotels and landmarks light up around the city for different events and causes throughout the year. Find out what's coming up below.
Kurilpa Bridge (22 May only), Treasury Casino, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign (23 May only), Roma Street Parklands and Fountains (23 May only)
21 - 25 May – photography projections in Brisbane City showcasing the winners of the ABC Stargazing competition
William Jolly Bridge (21 - 25 May), 79 Adelaide St (21 May) and Hilton Brisbane (22 May).
Kurilpa Bridge, Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Reddacliff Place, King George Square & City Hall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains.
Kurilpa Bridge, Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Reddacliff Place, King George Square & City Hall, Treasury Casino, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains, Tropical Dome Mt. Coot-tha, Wheel of Brisbane.
Kurilpa Bridge, Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Reddacliff Place, King George Square & City Hall, Treasury Casino, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains.
10 - 19 August – Green for EKKA
Kurilpa Bridge, King George Square & City Hall (10 - 17 Aug only), Treasury Casino, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains, Tropical Dome Mt. Coot-tha **other assets will be lit Green however have been arranged directly with the organisers**
4 - 7 September – Purple for Big Sound
Kurilpa Bridge, Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Reddacliff Place, King George Square & City Hall (7 Sep only), Treasury Casino, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains.
Kurilpa Bridge, King George Square & City Hall, Treasury Casino, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains, Tropical Dome Mt. Coot-tha, Wheel of Brisbane **other assets will be lit Green however have been arranged directly with the organisers**
Kurilpa Bridge, King George Square & City Hall, Treasury Casino, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains.
1 - 25 December – Red for Christmas in the City
Kurilpa Bridge, Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Reddacliff Place, King George Square & City Hall, Treasury Casino, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains, Tropical Dome Mt. Coot-tha, Wheel of Brisbane.
Kurilpa Bridge, Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Reddacliff Place, King George Square & City Hall, Treasury Casino, Brisbane Sign, Roma Street Parklands and Fountains, Tropical Dome Mt. Coot-tha, Wheel of Brisbane **Some assets will not be lit blue due to New Years Eve celebrations and will commence on 1 Jan 2019 **
