Catch of the Day!

Venue: Tanks Arts Centre

Cairns Festival 2026 Exhibition

Fri 28 Aug 2026 - Sun 6 Sep 2026

Featured Artists: Lia Tabrah and Kate Geck


Catch of the Day! celebrates humour, nostalgia and collective play through a bold, larger-than-life magazine universe. Inspired by the colourful chaos of classic Aussie mags, the exhibition transforms the gallery into a walk-through world of giant glossy spreads wedged artfully between six holes of hard-hitting mini golf. Visitors move through immersive textile pages, becoming part of the headlines themselves through playful selfie moments.

Catch of the Day! is the ultimate interactive space where new surprises await around every page. Find and share survival tips for 2026 at Cossie Livs Corner, try to hook a cheeky croc in the Catch a Croc comp to win collectable merch prizes, confess your secrets to the resident agony-toad aunt, or receive scarily accurate advice from the horoscopes section.

Image: Local Pest Caught, repurposed footwear by Lia Tabrah and Kate Geck

Price: Free
Venue Opens :
Mon-Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.00am - 2.00pm
+ special Cairns Festival extended hours.

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