Cairns Vibrance

Join us on a wild adventure saving the future one story at a time! Plus an art exhibition made for, with, and BY kids! SEE PAGE 10 Magical light and laser painting, make your own real-life radio station, and ROFL at the very best of kid-ult comedy! S

10.00AM & 1.30PM DURATION: 60 minutes AGES: 5+ years Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches! Back by POOPular demand! Join Rich and Matt for a comedy extravaganza jam packed with magically stupid stuff. RO

SATURDAY 20 MAY BY POLYGLOT THEATRE Bees is a joyful, interactive work in which children are welcomed into a world of community, communication, wonder, and imagination. Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy thems

AT TANKS ARTS CENTRE 9.00AM - 3.00PM FREE Join a tight-knit trio of loud, yellow-crested cockatoos (Birmba) as they encounter a once-in-a-century event which will have them digging deep to find their voices. Birmba is an interactive, super fun yet se

Ever dreamt of being on stage, but need a little extra courage? Whether you’re a musician, comedian, dancer, performer, slam poet, or anything to do with the arts, we’d love to hear from you! Launchpad is the brainchild of the Cairns Performing Arts

Are you an artist or are you working with artists on a creative project in Cairns? Is a professional development opportunity on the horizon that would help you improve your skills? Cairns Regional Council may be able to help you achieve your goals, w

FAR NORTH AIR CATS $10,000 cash support $5000 in kind support - Tanks venue hire In the lush setting of Tropical North Queensland, Cairns’ own Far North Air Cats took their aerial circus work to the next level in their full length show, Forbidden Fru

GRETA STANLEY $1,000 cash support When Greta Stanley and her band were selected to perform at the BIGSOUND Music Industry Showcase in Brisbane, Australia, in 2022, they knew it would be an opportunity of a lifetime. The showcase is one of the very fe

WHEN YOU THINK OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN AUSTRALIA, YOU’LL LIKELY THINK OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, OR PERHAPS ADELAIDE. BUT CAIRNS IS EMERGING AS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING CITIES FOR ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS WITH ITS VIBRANT COMMUNITY AND GROWING ARTISTIC SCENE

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

As its reputation precedes, the Tanks Arts Centre has a long and fascinating past, a history full of cultural significance and historical importance. Conversely, Circa Cairns is a new, proudly First Nations-led contemporary circus ensemble dedicated

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

The recent performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre drew a massive crowd of 1,815 audience members. The play, written by William Shakespeare, was brought to life by the talented Queensland Ballet cast and crew who

The Artists of the North Exhibition is a presentation of the talent and formidable skills of our region’s artists. The theme for this year’s exhibition is Future Memories. In quiet moments, we recall those special times from our past, the people, pet

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

Michael Franti is not on tour; he’s on a mission. A revival to spread peace, love, healing, acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and hope. The often-barefoot artist and activist — along with his longstanding band, Spearhead— is about to bring his good vi

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 |

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 & teachers to host our yoga jam’s with Michael Franti. Expect a h

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

From writer and director Chris Bendall comes a fantastical new story about finding your voice and saving the world. Two intertwining stories – one magical, the other all too real – bring two unlikely heroes to the stage in a new work inspired by the

Hailing from Cairns, Australia, LT has earned a reputation as one of Queensland’s hardest working independent artists. Her new single Act Your Age is a further glimpse into the sparkling alternative, indie-pop sound she is becoming known for. LT has

Flame.Arts presents… Local & Vocal - a free live music event featuring the brightest emerging musical talent from across Cairns and surrounding regions! If you’re aged between 12 - 25 and in a band, a duo, or you’re a solo artist; if you’re a singer,

Bat Out of Hell – the album and show that kicked off Chocolate Starfish’s acclaimed Classic Album Series – is back in 2023 by overwhelming demand. This exhilarating stage show features the band performing the full Bat Out of Hell album, then topping

LIVE AND LOCAL MUSIC INSIDE COURT HOUSE GALLERY FRIDAY 28 APRIL FROM 5PM FREE ENTRY ■

Described as “the most explosive performance ever witnessed” by LOST Magazine, Caravãna Sun has always been known for the raw energy of their live shows. From the huge crowd singalongs to the quiet, soulful heart moments, they always keep their focus

Sorami Ochi returns as guest curator for this year’s Cairns Children’s Festival exhibition. Children of Cairns and Far North Queensland were given a simple brief: to think about a story you’ve been told, or a story of your own, a true story or a made

Rebel Rebel The Bowie Anthology is a captivating live concert recreating the iconic sound of David Bowie. This live rock performance set in a Rockumentary format tells the story of David Bowie’s life and music from Bowie’s 1969 release Space Oddity t

You know his name as the lead singer of Aussie rock band, The Butterfly Effect, but this time Clint Boge is heading on the road solo in support of his debut album tour, The Final Days of Autumn. This shows promises an intimate and personal experience

Talking Pictures is your backstage pass to find out what really happened on the sets of films. Die-hard movie fan, Fiona Sewell, is catching up with North Queensland locals who had the opportunity to work on the set of movies for a chat prior to a fe

Talking Pictures invites you to explore the history and power of the moving image. Fiona Sewell, former journalist and die-hard movie buff, will moderate a lively discussion with special guests from the film before a feature length screening. Tracks

Australia’s internationally acclaimed acoustic guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel has recently added yet another accolade to his vast collection, having been named number one acoustic guitarist in the world on Music Radar, as voted by his fellow musicians. T

MATTER OF TIME TOUR “I wanted to just start again and do everything without compromise,” states Meg Mac of the game-changing personal switch-up that led to Matter of Time: the singer’s highly anticipated third album and record that builds on Mac’s aw

A bonkers sketch comedy extravaganza of epic proportions, made just for kids! ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BED TIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his

Saving the future, one story at a time. Today a staggering number of books are being digitised, and much of what used to be in print can now be found online. But could books ever really become extinct? What would that take? What would that world look

Cleo & Tony is a 1930’s noir inspired rendition of the classic Shakespearean tragedy Antony and Cleopatra - an epic tale between two lovers from opposite sides of the track, caught between duty and desire on a razor’s edge. In Tropical Arts’ 14th Ann

Best known as the creator of the multi award-winning ABC TV smash hit Choir of Hard Knocks, Jonathon Welch AM threads the amazing story of his life with beautiful music. From his early years being told he would never have a singing career, to becomin

After a sold-out season in 2022, Dracula’s: The Resurrection Tour is coming to Cairns! Dracula’s: The Resurrection Tour leaps like a feathered zombie show girl from the crypt! With some of the best acts from the Dracula’s vault, splashed in blood and

Joe Geia is a renowned singer/songwriter, guitarist, didgeridoo player and influential figure in the development of contemporary Indigenous music. He writes music of bravery and beauty, telling of Aboriginal life in Australia, of the quest for justic

The Receive>Respond arts challenge and culminating exhibition provide an opportunity for artists aged 15 to 25 in the Cairns region to share their passion for art and collaboration. The challenge is simple. This year’s selector, NorthSite Acting Dire

Paradise Palette is a kaleidoscope of colour and pattern, blending tribal motifs with a range of contemporary subjects and themes, revealing the outstanding talent of Papua New Guinea’s mostly self-taught artists. Paradise Palette supports contempora

Julie Monro-Allison is a visual artist and researcher living on Ngunnawal Country (ACT). Her work is motivated by curiosity about the relationships between living organisms and the spaces they inhabit. Her practice encompasses drawing, textiles and s

Join Julie in her studio in Tank 4 for workshops in sculptural weaving and drawing. Drawing With Shadows and Silhouettes: Sat 27 May TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am COST: $20 Abstraction Techniques for Drawing: Sat 3 June TIME: 10.00am - 11.30am COST: $20 Sc

Music on Court House Gallery Lawn is the perfect post-work wind down… and welcome to the weekend! Merging local and touring talent, gather your friends and loved ones, and settle in for a night of fresh and free musical magic, where music and art mee

UK Legends 10cc’s Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour hits Australia in 2023 performing their enormous, worldwide hits that made them one of the most loved acts of a generation. With timeless hits including I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets,

Talking Pictures invites you to explore the history and power of the moving image. Fiona Sewell, former journalist and die-hard movie buff, will moderate a lively discussion with special guests from the film before a feature length screening. Paradis

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you! Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadsho

All tickets for Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Munro Martin Parklands events are sold through Ticketlink. ONLINE ticketlink.com.au PHONE 1300 855 835 IN PERSON Box Office Cairns Performing Arts Centre Corner of Sheridan & Floren