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The Big Switch On!

Listed by the City of Hobart for 28 November 2026 at Mawson Place, Hobart, the event features a tree lighting accompanied by music.

By Our Tasmania EditorialPublished 1 October 2026

Switchbacks of Jacobs Ladder on Ben Lomond — The steep unsealed ascent requires low speed and careful passing.Hullwarren, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Event: The Big Switch On!

Date: 28 November 2026

Location: Mawson Place, Hobart 7000 (Australia/Hobart timezone)

Details: The City of Hobart event listing describes a tree lighting at Mawson Place with music. The event appears on the council's upcoming events calendar. For the original listing, see the City of Hobart events page: https://hobartcity.com.au/Things-To-Do/Christmas/The-Big-Switch-On

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