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Big Talk One Fire First Nations Cultural Festival

Munro Martin Park

UMI Arts is excited and honoured to be delivering the 19th annual Big Talk One Fire Festival, and look forward to bringing together our community of First Nations artists, creators, performers, cultural practitioners, and leaders to celebrate culture, arts and music of the vibrant First Nations cultures that have been surviving and thriving for thousands of years in this beautiful and varied landscape we call Far North Queensland. Big Talk One Fire 2026 will again feature: Traditional & contemporary dance performances from across FNQ First Nations art market packed with art, crafts and giftware Culture, craft & dance workshops Fun kids activities Local fave food vans ...all at our beautiful home at the lush Munro Martin Park in Gimuy/Cairns. Big Talk One Fire is a free, family friendly and inclusive event – everyone is welcome. So bring a blanket, your dancing feet and COME AND JOIN US AROUND THE FIRE! UMI Arts' Mission is to preserve, strengthen, maintain and celebrate all aspects of Indigenous arts and culture, and Big Talk One Fire is vital to this mission. Come and join them in learning about and celebrating the strength and vibrancy of this region's First Nations people, arts and culture.
Boigu Dancer - Torres Strait
ALLUMO Dancers from Coen at Big Talk One Fire 2025
Lockhart River dance group
Market stallholders showcasing authentic First Nations art and crafts at BTOF 2023
When
24 October, 2026
Venue
Munro Martin Park
Location and Directions123 Sheridan Street Cairns City Queensland 4870 Australia
Ticket Prices
Free
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Community Events
  • Markets
  • Concerts or Performances
  • Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Dates
  • Saturday 24 October, 202613:00 - 23:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202615:00 - 21:00Confirmed Event
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