Tanks Arts Centre
46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
Tanks Arts Centre is the leading contemporary arts venue in Cairns.
Situated in the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct, 4km north of the city’s CBD, the centre is an iconic and innovative multi-use, contemporary arts facility housed in three converted WWII naval oil storage tanks, and set amidst a lush rainforest backdrop.
The main performance space, Tank 5, is one of the most distinctive and dynamic performance spaces in the country, Tank 5 houses a licensed bar, tiered viewing area and standing capacity of 650 (seated/standing 480). The rugged, oil-stained poles and sheer concrete walls imbue the venue with a Gothic charm. View Tanks Access Information HERE.
The precinct presents a full program of live music, theatre, visual arts, market days and workshops.
Tanks Arts Centre is fully wheelchair accessible with compliant graded paths and access points. Accessible bathrooms are located beside Tank 5 and in the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre (subject to opening hours).
If you have any questions about access at the Cairns Festival please email festival@cairns.qld.gov.au.
“Tanks is amazing. It’s a big call but it’s probably my favourite place to play in Australia...” - Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls)