Carnival on Collins

Get ready to send Cairns Festival out with a bang.

Carnival on Collins is back and bigger, louder and more electric than ever. This Father’s Day, Collins Avenue transforms into a full scale street party pulsing with colour, flavour and non stop energy beneath a lush tropical canopy.

On Sunday 6 September, step into a vibrant wonderland packed with over 200 market stalls, irresistible local eats, live music and surprises around every corner. From bold fashion and handcrafted art to plants, produce and street food worth lining up for, every step is a new discovery.

But don’t get too comfortable, because the magic moves.

Expect roving performers, pop up moments and surprise acts bursting into life right in front of you. Blink and you might miss a flash mob, a cheeky street performer or an unexpected burst of music and mischief weaving through the crowd.

Catch live sounds on the Botanic Gardens stage, then dive back into the buzz where creativity, community and pure joy collide.

This is more than a market. It is a full sensory takeover. A celebration of people, place and festival spirit turned all the way up.

So bring your crew. Bring your appetite. Bring your best vibes.

Free, family friendly and absolutely unmissable, Carnival on Collins is the ultimate grand finale. Let’s go out in true tropical style.

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Price

Price Guide

When

Sun 6 Sep

Start

9:00 am

Venue Opens

Doors open

Show time

Interval

Duration

9am - 2pm

Venue

Tanks Arts Centre & Cairns Botanic Gardens, Collins Avenue

Rating

Seating

Food

Food vans & on-site cafes

Bar

Companion Card

Seating Plan

Seating Plan