Court House Gallery
Court House Gallery is an art gallery and performance space in the heart of the city. The gallery presents a vibrant and dynamic program of shared arts experiences, including visual and performing arts in a variety of innovative spaces in the refurbished, historic Court House building.
Free entry | Open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and for exhibition changeovers.
What's on at Court House Gallery
Announcing our Out On The Lawn 2024 season
First sessions Fri 31 May & Sat 1 Jun
Double the beats, double the fun! Out On The Lawn is back for 2024, now rockin' your Friday AND Saturday nights!
Charcoal - Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct
Sat 25 May – Sat 13 Jul
Explore the cultural and artistic significance of Charcoal.
Upcoming Events
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Out On The Lawn Blues: Aurelle Brunjes Band + Mississippi Shakedown + The Joker Pokers
Music & TheatreSaturday 1 June 20246:00 pm -
Exhibition Launch: Charcoal - Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct
Art & ExhibitionsSaturday 25 May 202411:00 am -
Out On The Lawn Experimental: Yirinda + Tegan Koster + Hoolia
Music & TheatreFriday 31 May 20246:00 pm
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Accessibility at Court House Gallery
Accessibility information for the Court House Gallery in Cairns.
Arts residencies
Apply for a Multi-Arts Residency at one of the premier arts venues run by Cairns Regional Council. Accommodation also available.
History
The Court House Gallery is part of an arts complex that also includes the Cairns Art Gallery. This two-acre site has been reserved since 1876 for public purposes, and both buildings were erected between the First and Second World Wars.
Holding exhibitions or events at Court House Gallery
Register an expression of interest to hold an event or exhibition at the Court House gallery.
Past Exhibitions Court House Gallery
Browse our list of previous exhibitions that have taken place at Court House Gallery.
Up-lighting request for Court House Gallery
Applications are welcome to request the up-lighting of the front facade of Court House Gallery to acknowledge a significant nationally or state event, or an awareness campaign.
Last Updated: 30 April 2024
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