....I acknowledge the traditional owners of country in which I reside and pay respect to them and to their elders. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country and recognise their connection to land, wind, water, and community.
welcome to…
BIG TALK = real talking, real listening
ONE FIRE = coming together with the spirit of community
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!
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026
MUNRO MARTIN PARK, GIMUY/CAIRNS
GATES OPEN 3PM
COME AND JOIN US AROUND THE FIRE – Hit GOING on our Facebook event to let us know you’ll be there!
Are you participating in Big Talk One Fire 2026 as a performer, market stallholder, workshop facilitator or food vendor? We have all your essential event information all in one place!
Help keep the fire burning for
First Nations art and culture!
Support First Nations art, culture and community.
Big Talk One Fire brings people together to celebrate First Nations art, culture and connection to Country.
Your donation helps support artists, Elders and cultural practitioners, create opportunities for cultural knowledge sharing, and keep this important community gathering free, welcoming and accessible.
Every contribution helps keep First Nations culture active, visible, viable and strong.
We are looking for Volunteers for Big Talk One Fire!
Whether you love chatting with guests and helping people find their way, or you’re happy to get stuck in behind the scenes (yes… there are plenty of chairs to move!), we’ve got a volunteer role for you!
Different shifts and times available
Plenty of time to enjoy the festival
Get hands-on event production experience
Meet great people and be part of the UMI team
Help celebrate FNQ First Nations arts and culture
Submit Your details below, give the friendly UMI Arts Team a call on (07) 4041 6152 or email events@umiarts.com.au
Big Talk One Fire Festival 2026 is Proudly Supported by the Queensland Government
Big Talk One Fire 2026 site designed by RKP Creative
