Arts & culture
Council manages several arts and performance spaces throughout the city - Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Munro Martin Parklands and Court House Gallery - as well as Ticketlink, our local ticketing service.
Artists and performers looking to create in Cairns can access grants, support, residencies or ticketing services through Council.
Creative opportunities
Grants, artist residencies and professional development opportunities for established and beginning artists and performers.
Our arts venues
Our unique and renowned arts venues in Cairns include Tanks Arts Centre, Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns Performing Art Centre and the Court House Gallery. Find out more about booking, visiting or programming at these Council venues.
Ticketlink
Visit Ticketlink to explore the events calendar and buy tickets to a live performance, play or music gig.
Arts Festivals
Cairns Festival is the city's signature celebration event, which is run by Council in September each year. The city also hosts Cairns Children's Festival and the Understory Film Festival annually.
Cairns Arts & Culture Map
Do you want to know who created a sculpture you saw on the Esplanade? Or hire an artist for a performance or portrait? Visit the Cairns Arts & Culture Map for a directory of Cairns creatives and creativity.
Cultural strategies & policy
Cultural planning plays an important role our in decision making around the arts in Cairns. Read our strategies, plans and reports.
Last Updated: 3 July 2025
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