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
Charcoal - Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct
Sat 25 May – Sat 13 Jul
Explore the cultural and artistic significance of Charcoal.
Out On The Lawn 2024 season
June sessions Fri 28 & Sat 29
Double the beats, double the fun! Out On The Lawn is back for 2024, now rockin' your Friday AND Saturday nights!
Out On The Lawn Country: Brad Butcher + Anais Campbell Band + Ben Wilson
Friday 28 June | 6pm-9pm
Upcoming Events
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Out On The Lawn First Nations: Kee’ahn + Yirghilya + Broden Tyrrell
Music & TheatreSaturday 13 July 2024 -
Out On The Lawn Jazz
Music & TheatreSunday 14 July 20245:00 pm
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Accessibility at Court House Gallery
Accessibility information for the Court House Gallery in Cairns.
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Arts residencies
Apply for a Multi-Arts Residency at one of the premier arts venues run by Cairns Regional Council. Accommodation also available.
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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.
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Holding exhibitions or events at Court House Gallery
Register an expression of interest to hold an event or exhibition at the Court House gallery.
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Past Exhibitions Court House Gallery
Browse our list of previous exhibitions that have taken place at Court House Gallery.
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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: 3 June 2024
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