Cairns Vibrance

THUNDAMENTALS FRI 13 JAN THE CAT EMPIRE FRI 3 & SAT 4 FEB DAMI IM SAT 11 FEB JESS MAUBOY SAT 18 FEB ERIC BIBB FRI 24 FEB STELLA DONNELLY SAT 4 MAR TICKETS FROM www.ticketlink.com.au Cairns will become a music mecca this summer with Cairns Summer Soun

Save the date FRI 25 AUG - SUN 3 SEP 2023 Be a part of Cairns Festival We have a number of positions available for the duration of Cairns Festival. All opportunities include training and induction, and volunteers must commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours

If you enjoyed The Court House’s Out On The Lawn series, the summer version – inside in the cool chambers of The Court House gallery - is for you. Music In Session’s free live music at The Court House gallery is the perfect spot to wind down with col

Artists involved 2 Community involved 1 RADF contribution $500 Fitting seamlessly with the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2022 theme, Francoise Lane created her first collection of contemporary landscapes that are steeped in the personal connectio

Artists involved 11 Volunteers involved 6 Community involved 6 RADF contribution $497 Art can be more than just a brush and some paint on a canvas; it can be anything you want it to be. Molly Duncan is proof that even with ailments, if you have the p

Inspirational creative works are developed in inspiring and interesting working spaces. In Cairns, there are several ways to track down access to spaces. The Cairns Arts and Culture Map website lists both Cairns Regional Council and private spaces wi

List your creative service for free The Cairns Arts and Culture Map is a one-stop-shop for information on our region’s cultural assets as well as the community’s creative services and resources. You can search Council assets such as venues, public ar

A range of gifts, souvenirs and books and from local designers and artists. Open 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am - 2.00pm Weekends and Public Holidays. Various days Community workshops range from Botanical Drawing and Basketry Weaving to

Return yourself to Cairns Libraries and reconnect with community, learn new skills and hobbies, and return to routine with the wide variety of services and experiences available. Revive lost hobbies, or rediscover a love of learning, with collections

Aussie icons The Cat Empire have had an illustrious career, spanning decades, genres, and millions of adoring fans from across the globe. As two of the original three founding members of the group, Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill, will continue their le

You don’t know Far North Queensland if you haven’t experienced The Wet. From the moment the green ant begins its journey to higher ground until the final breaking of the storm, The Wet connects you to place and immerses you in the hot damp. Circa Cai

Dami Im has amassed a multitude of hits and achievements during her relatively short career. The Korean born singer and musician first came to national prominence when she won The X Factor Australia in 2013. Dami walked off The X Factor stage victori

Dorte Colja, Anna Delargy, Hendrick Fourmile, Brenda Howarth, Anne Pyle, Susan Reys, Ronald Vanderplight As you get older, fewer and fewer things seem new to you - except in art. Making art is a challenge that never gives way and never runs out of th

Produced in conjunction with QAGOMA’s flagship exhibition series ‘The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’, this exhibition gives Cairns audiences the opportunity to experience a diversity of video works from the Queensland Art Gallery |

From the celebrated creators of Rumour Has It, Golden and Christmas Actually comes a brand-new music experience celebrating the world’s greatest soul artists. Lovely Day brings together award-winning music theatre star Mat Verevis (Beautiful: The Car

Celebrating the influence and legacy of the Murray sisters on the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre, this exhibition presents significant stylistic examples from the Girringun canon alongside new ceramics by Art Centre artists. Ninney Murray, Emily Mur

Multiple ARIA-Award winning, R&B-pop artist, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy is one of the country’s most celebrated and loved entertainers. Jess has an impressive body of work including 6 Top 10 Albums and 16 Top 20 Singles, over 200 million+

One of the world’s leading bluesmen of our time, two-time Grammy Award nominee, Eric Bibb will come riding onto Australian shores in 2023. Returning for the Aussie summer, Bibb will perform the classics he is known and loved for, whilst introducing b

A Midsummer Night’s Dream has captured the hearts of many, young and old, in the centuries since it was written. Brimming with mischief and mayhem, Shakespeare’s fantastical masterpiece interweaves the magical realm of fairies and woodland creatures

Vieux Farka Touré, one of the world’s most respected guitarists and musicians, comes to the Tanks Arts Centre showcasing the release of his latest and highly critically acclaimed album, Les Racines. Often referred to as ‘The Hendrix of the Sahara’, V

FNQ artist Tim Ellis returns to Tanks Arts Centre with a new multi-media exhibition addressing themes of masculinity and identity of the regional male. From a male perspective, Ellis explores gents’ places and spaces, observing the life-styles and at

FLAME is the exhibition outcome of a mentorship program to give young women experience in the professional arts industry. Six established female artists from the Cairns Region and the Douglas Shire were asked to mentor emerging artists whose talent h

Australian indi-pop singer/songwriter Stella Donnelly is fearless in telling it like it is. Her electrifying debut album, Beware of the Dogs (released in 2019) is delivered entirely with a sarcastic wink and a full heart, proving across 13 life-affir

Intimate, harmonised storytelling, underpinned by intricate guitar. Animal In Hiding is a collaboration between one of Australia’s most distinguished performers and an exciting emerging talent. Singer songwriter Lior and vocalist Domini Forster have

Building on the success of the inaugural Pi Day - A Celebration of Circles last year, Cairns Children’s Museum is back at Tanks Arts Centre for a morning of hands-on, interactive play all around the theme of circles and all things round! There is mat

For half a century, Cloudland Ballroom played host to a multitude of national and international acts. The venue held 5,000 people and was the social hub of not only Brisbane, but also attracted party-goers from throughout Australia. Over a decade in

Off the back of the release of his Savour [Prologue] EP, hip hop artist Urthboy is heading around the country for a headline tour to celebrate his upcoming album Savour. The Savour Every Moment Tour takes Urthboy to capital cities and regional areas

And just like that the Melbourne Ska Orchestra turns 20 years young! Initially formed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of Ska (1963-2003), their infectious energy soon earned them a coveted slot at Bluesfest and WOMADelaide, a recording

The NQ Chamber Orchestra presents Concerto Spectacular, a program made up entirely of Concertos for soloists and string orchestra. Soloists in the concert will include Jane Linstead, who has performed with NQ Chamber Orchestra on a number of occasion

Hitch your wagon to a star and join us for this heart-warming concert event! Blue Bayou celebrates the influence of country music on the pop charts of the 1960s and 70s. Performed by award-winning singer and entertainer Nadia Sunde and joined by the

Celebrating 15 years and direct from a sell-out Broadway season, Cirque Mother Africa is returning to Australia in 2023. The heartbeat of Africa pulsates throughout this jaw-dropping show as the musicians and artists transport audience members to the

Pormpuraaw Art & Culture Centre is well known for their innovative ghost net sculptures and print making. However, their paintings deserve equal recognition and praise. A select group of Pormpuraaw artists including Meredith Arkwookerum, Katherine Ng

Mat McHugh & The Beautiful Girls are excited to announce they will be hitting the road this summer, and for the first time ever combining the work of both of McHugh’s groups on stage. The Together At Last Tour will be the first tour of Mat McHugh and

Without a doubt, Queen is amongst the greatest rock bands of the twentieth century and Freddie Mercury is hailed by many as the most charismatic and flamboyant performer in contemporary rock. The hit movie QUEEN – Bohemian Rhapsody exposed this fanta

Wanderlust is bringing international musical Michael Franti to Australia in 2023 for a wellness experience like no other! We have scoured the state to find the most iconic yoga studios and teachers to host our yoga jam’s with Michael Franti. Expect a

SAY HEY TO MICHAEL FRANTI IN 2023! Michael Franti has been touring Australia for thirty years, and this April he’s BACK, touring his extraordinary live shows around the country and stopping off at the Tanks Arts Centre! Combining his high-energy, upb

Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as “the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.” Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy wit

All tickets for Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Munro Martin Parklands events are sold through Ticketlink. ticketlink.com.au 1300 855 835 Box Office Cairns Performing Arts Centre Corner of Sheridan & Florence streets Monday - Fri

THUNDAMENTALS FRI 13 JAN TANKS THE CAT EMPIRE FRI 3 & SAT 4 FEB TANKS DAMI IM SAT 11 FEB CPAC JESS MAUBOY SAT 18 FEB CPAC ERIC BIBB FRI 24 FEB TANKS STELLA DONNELLY SAT 4 MAR TANKS TICKETS FROM www.ticketlink.com.au ARTS AND CULTURAL HAPPENINGS OF CA

Combining an otherwise empty Monday morning theatre and a group of performers can only ever lead to marvelous creativity. Which is exactly what happened in 1985 at Arts Centre Melbourne when legendary choreographer and performer Betty Pounder and pro