There’s something quite special about walking through it's giant iron gates, with woven centuries-old fig tree roots, into another world. It's a place where history, nature and culture entwine.
A place for everyone to discover something new.
Expect to see the best local, national and international performers and touring shows across music, dance, and theatre. Explore the transcendent nature of carefully curated art exhibitions. Join workshops with photographers, musicians, painters, digital artists.
The Tanks prides itself on being a safe place for everybody to enjoy the arts - it's a place of diversity, equality and inclusion for all.
Creative Opportunities
The Tanks Arts Centre encourages creativity, offering workshops, grants and development programs.
Visual Arts Opportunities
The visual arts program at the Tanks is curated to stimulate a creative response from artists, communities and visitors which reflect the beating heart of Cairns and the people who live here, our cultures, our environment, our place in the region and our relationship with the rest of the world.
Vibrance Magazine
The free Cairns Vibrance magazine provides you with all the arts and cultural events of Cairns Regional Council.
FAQ
For answers to some of those common questions regarding the Tanks Arts Centre.
Competitions
Competitions run by Cairns Regional Council’s Creative Life Team, are subject to terms and conditions.
Sponsors
Explore exciting sponsorship opportunities at Tanks Arts Centre and be a part of our vibrant arts community. Join us today
If you’re an artist of any persuasion, we also encourage you to investigate the Creative Life's residencies and development programs.
The Tanks Arts Centre is a Cairns Regional Council venue. Our program is informed by the Strategy for Culture and the Arts 2022