

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances

Thursday 9 & Friday 10 July 2026

The Mill (60-70 Magazine Street, Stratford QLD 4870 - near Narrow Tracks Distilling)

TICKETS: https://ciaf.com.au/ciaf-2026-fashion-performances

The CIAF Fashion Performance is one of Australia’s most distinctive fashion events, a powerful intersection of contemporary design, art, movement and music, led by Queensland First Nations creatives.

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Fashion Performance (Premiere) - Friday 10 July 2026

The Friday 10 July Fashion Performance Premiere is the only night of the Fashion program to include a red-carpet arrival and roving interviews hosted by the CIAF 2026 Ambassador team. Between runway shows, the evening will also host the inaugural CIAF Fashion: Textile & Design Awards ceremony. Guests will have exclusive access to the CIAF Fashion Pop-Up Shop, offering the opportunity to purchase garments and apparel directly from participating designers.

Friday Ticket Prices
One Price — $80 + ticketing fees
GET TICKETS: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4a9d9a26-5fe9-4d0a-820a-9c8988254ad8 

FRIDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

Show 1
5:00pm performance
Doors open 4:00pm
Approx. finish 6:15pm (75 mins)

Pop-Up Shop & CIAF Fashion: Textile & Design Awards Ceremony
6:30pm – 7:30pm

Show 2
8:00pm performance
Doors open 7:00pm
Approx. finish 9:15pm (75 mins)

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Community Preview (Matinee) - Thursday 9 July 2026

The Thursday Community Shows offer daytime access to the CIAF Fashion Performance, celebrating emerging and established First Nations designers in an accessible, family-friendly setting.

Ticket Prices
One Price — $40 + ticketing fees
GET TICKETS:

THURSDAY SHOW SCHEDULE

Show 1
1:00pm performance
Doors open 12:00pm
Approx. finish 2:15pm (75 mins)

Show 2
3:30pm performance
Doors open 2:30pm
Approx. finish 4:45pm (75 mins)

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CIAF is proudly supported by a range of government and philanthropic partners. This includes funding from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland, via the Destination Events Program (QDEP) Fund. CIAF also receives support from the Australian Government through Creative Australia and the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program, as well as ongoing support from Cairns Regional Council. CIAF is also supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding from Creative Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. In 2026, the CIAF Fashion Program is presented with the support of QIC.

Video credits: CIAF 2021 Fashion Water is Sacred collections by Magpie Goose, Simone Arnol & Bernard Singleton. Curated by Simone Arnol, Bernard Singleton & Hans Ahwang with support from First Nations Fashion + Design, Arts Queensland and UTS Faculty of Design and Society.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/cairns-indigenous-art-fair-ciaf-2026-fashion-performances/200030381707505
- **Event Categories**: Art, Fashion
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stratford
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Mill - 60-70 Magazine St, Stratford QLD 4870
- **lat**: -16.87368
- **long**: 145.73696
- **full address**: The Mill - 60-70 Magazine St, Stratford QLD 4870, 60-70 Magazine St, Stratford QLD 4870, Australia, Stratford

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances being held?
  - **A:** Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:15 pm at The Mill - 60-70 Magazine St, Stratford QLD 4870, 60-70 Magazine St, Stratford QLD 4870, Australia, Stratford.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances?
  - **A:** Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances is organized by Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stratford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) 2026 - Fashion Performances sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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