Cairns Festival Edition || Art, Music, Markets, Mini Golf & Mild Chaos.

You asked for more, so we’re delivering!

Introducing Tanks Twilight Markets – Cairns Festival Edition: an after-dark playground of art, music, food, DJs, bars, mini golf, market madness and gloriously questionable decisions.

Wander the full Tanks precinct and discover a festival experience equal parts art party, night market and fever dream.

What to expect:

Off The Wall Art Sale 
A no-rules art sale presented by local artists and collectives in Tank 3.

Eat Street
Bringing more food vans to the Tanks Promenade!

Catch of the Day Interactive Exhibition
A gloriously oversized magazine transforming Tank 4 Gallery into a walk-through world of giant glossy spreads, immersive textile installations and mini golf.

Fever Lounge 
DJs, drinks, and festival energy collide in Tank 4.

Music & Entertainment
Find music and entertainment as you wander around the precinct, with a special headline performance by The Steele Syndicate in Tank 5.

Tank 5 music program
6.00pm - Callum Brauer
7.15pm - Meiia 
8.30pm - The Steele Syndicate

Full details & FAQs

Price

Free entry

When

Fri 28 Aug 2026

Venue Opens

Doors open

Show time

Interval

Duration

5pm - 10pm

Supporting Act(s)

Rating

Seating

Food

Eat street along Tanks Promenade

Bar

Fully licensed inside venue with multiple bars

Companion Card

Ticket collection

Seating Plan

Seating Plan