We regret to advise that the 2020 Cairns Children's Festival event, scheduled for 16-17 May, has been cancelled.
The Cairns Children's Festival is an annual 2-day celebration for children aged 12 years and under. The festival aims to put our youngest creatives in the spotlight whilst also creating a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine.
Events and activities are held across multiple locations including; Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Annually, the Cairns Children's Festival invites local artists to design installations and activities as well as opportunities for our youngest creatives to be part of the festival. Applications for the Creation Stations are currently closed.
Keep an eye on this page and the Cultural Services Facebook page for information about Cairns Children's Festival.
Contact: cairnschildrensfestival@cairns.qld.gov.au
The Cairns Children's Festival is an annual celebration for children aged 12 years and under. The festival aims to put our youngest creatives in the spotlight whilst also creating a safe and fun environment for families explore, create and imagine.
The 2020 Cairns Children's Festival will take place from 16-17 May 2020 with events at the new Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Shows on sale now
| Show name | Venue | Dates / times | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erth's Dinosaur Zoo | CPAC Theatre | Fri 15 May- 10am 12pm 6pm Sat 16 May - 11am 1pm 7pm | One Price $21 Family (2 ADLT + 2 CHLD) - must select 4 tickets $18 |
| The Owl and the Pussycat | CPAC Studio | Sat 16 May, 10:30am, 2pm and 5pm | One Price $17.85 |
| Regurgitator - Pogogo Show | Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 5 | Sun 17 May, 10am and 1pm | One Price $15.75 Family (2 ADLT + 2 CHLD) - must select 4 tickets $11.75 |
- Tickets for the above shows are on sale now through www.ticketink.com.au or via the box office located at Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
- Box office opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Phone: 1300 855 835
Full program coming soon!
Keep an eye on the Tanks Facebook page for information and announcements about the Cairns Children's Festival.
Contact us at cairnschildrensfestival@cairns.qld.gov.au
Opportunities for Artists and Performers
The Cairns Children's Festival has opportunities for local artists to design installations and activities as well as opportunities for our youngest creatives to be part of the festival. Find out more here.
