What's on
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Artists of the North - Cairns Art Society
Free
Gathering its members and other artists from North Queensland, in one of the largest group exhibitions in the Cairns cultural calendar, Cairns Art Society presents their ...
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Peter Shanahan's Insect Exhibition - Children's Activity
Free
Peter Shanahan has spent a lifetime collecting insects and educating children and adults about the fascinating lives of these little creatures.
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Nahko
$36.75 / $31.50 (CONC) inc b/fee
Nahko is returning to Cairns for Bluesfest Touring, featuring a solo performance at Tanks Arts Centre!
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Harmony Day Festival - Free Event
Free
Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, and is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
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Tanks' Monthly Markets
Free
Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in the tropics and a must-do event on the Cairns calendar.
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Guitarra Flamenca - World Music
$36.75 / $31.50 (CONC) inc b/fee
Acclaimed flamenco guitarist Paco Lara together with ARIA nominated flamenco guitarist Damian Wright present a performance of spectacular flamenco guitar music.
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Moth Night with Dr David Rentz (AM)
Free (light supper provided)
This extremely popular annual event is back! For those unfamiliar with Moth Night, large white sheets are attached to trees in the Gardens to attract flying insects.
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QMusic & Close Contact Present - Industry Connect Regional Workshop
Free
Industry Connect looks at bridging the gap between in knowledge and knowhow for artists and industry professionals looking to create careers in the music industry.
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Bamboo Connect by Co-Lab | Free Activities for Kids
Free
Come and build a giant art installation out of bamboo for the Cairns Children’s Festival.
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Zennith - Flame.Music
$25 / $20 (CONC) inc b/fee
Originating from the tropical rainforest of Kuranda, Zennith embrace a solid mix of roots, reggae, funky hip-hop and indigenous world music and now they are set to celebr...
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A is for Art Forum - Children's Art Forum
Free
This year, the Cairns Children’s Festival is holding its first exhibition of children’s art, A is for Art.
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Meg Mac - Give Me My Name Back Tour
$44 / $39 (CONC) inc b/fee
‘Give Me My Name Back’ the first track taken from Meg Mac’s forthcoming record is a compelling rallying cry about reclaiming identity, dignity and self-worth.
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The Bamboos
$43 / $38 (CONC) inc b/fee
Award winning eight-piece powerhouse, The Bamboos, continue to redefine Australian Soul music and cement their reputation as harbingers of musical evolution.
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Tinkering Tank
Come in and discover a space dedicated to tinkering!
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Karrkay Binalmal -The infant Zone
Free
Karrkay Binalmal is an exclusive space for expectant parents, partners, carers and their children aged 0-12 months.
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Lift Off
Free
It’s time for our youngest creatives to light the spark and LIFT OFF.
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The Undersea Garden
Dive into the Undersea Garden, save a whale, explore the reef, learn about recycling, invent new fish species and play in this undersea wonderland.
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The Whale’s Tale by Born in a Taxi
Free
It’s time to put on your shrimp helmet, take a deep breath and dive inside the jaws of Manilayo the giant humpback whale that needs your help!
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Creepy Crawly Cardboard Castle
Free
Join C&K at the Creepy Crawly Cardboard Castle to invent, draw, make and create a creepy crawlies to adorn this cardboard play space.
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5 Minutes of Fame Stage
Free
At this year’s festival, children from around the region have an awesome opportunity to perform live on the fully produced ‘5 Minutes of Fame Stage’.
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Jina's Journey - A Show for Kids
$15.75 (ONE PRICE) | Family (2 adults + 2 children) $47 | 0-3 FREE (on parents lap only) inc. b/fee
A journey of adventure, a journey of discovery, a journey of learning.
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Undersea Garden - Re-imagined Recycled Reef Exhibition
Free
It’s a re-imaged reef made from recycled materials – all on dry land!
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Cop's Day Off
Free
See the diversity of passion and pursuits of over 60 Police Officers, from collecting honey to running a zoo, from doing yoga to running a marathon, from riding motor bik...
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Pete Marshall, BVSC, SAA, AFC, AGRA - Birds of Cattana
Free
Internationally recognized artist, Pete Marshall specialises in bird art and has travelled to remote and wild places around the world, researching material for her work.
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Shaz Spannenburg - Sky Flowers
Free
Some people chase storms, others chase eclipses. Cairns based photographer, Shaz Spannenburg chases fireworks.
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Tiki Taane & P-Digsss
$40 / $35 (CONC) inc b/fee
Tiki Taane is renowned as much for his powerful, headlining live performances as he is for the anthems he writes and produces
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Tanks' Monthly Markets
Free
Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in the tropics and a must-do event on the Cairns calendar.
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Cairns African Festival
$25 / $15 CONC / Children (16 and under) Free (Tickets at the gate)
A cultural event open to all showcasing African cuisine, music and dance with artistic performances.
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Florian Hoefner - International Jazz Quartet
$26.25 / $21.00 (CONC) inc b/fee
Led by pianist Florian Hoefner, the quartet combines highly inventive writing with electrifying improvisations and interplay.
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Birdlife Drawing with Pete Marshall
$40 each session
Two workshops are offered by widely recognized and multi-award winning artist, Pete Marshall.
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Arts Law Advice for Artists Workshop and One On One Clinics
These workshops and one on one advice appointments will be facilitated by lawyer Suzanne Derry.
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QMusic & Close Contact Present - Industry Connect Regional Workshop
Free
Industry Connect looks at bridging the gap between in knowledge and knowhow for artists and industry professionals looking to create careers in the music industry.
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Clare Bowditch
$45 / $40 (CONC) inc b/fee
Clare Bowditch, returns to Tanks promising a night of her trademark humour, empathy and beautiful music.
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