Shine on Gimuy

A First Nations Festival

A JOURNEY OF IMMERSION, EXPLORATION AND CONNECTION TO THE WORLD’S OLDEST CULTURE.

Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th October

Shine On Gimuy is an immersive First Nations and Bama led multi-arts light festival, led by Artistic Director – creative arts and festivals pioneer – Rhoda Roberts AO.

Held along the glistening foreshore of tropical Gimuy/Cairns, Queensland, our 2024 festival will bring the nights to life from 3-13 October, on the Esplanade and at the Salt House Festival Hub.

Hosted by the Gimuy Wulubara Yidinji Nation – on their unceded homelands – Shine On Gimuy festival is a celebration of all forms of First Nations storytelling, showcasing innovative arts, musicval and cultural practices.

For more information and to book tickets please head to Shine on Gimuy.