ChangeFest27 will bring people from across the ChangeFest movement together to connect, learn and strengthen community-led change. Shaped with local Elders, Cairns South Together and the wider community, the Gathering will be grounded in Country, local stories and priorities.
ChangeFest27
ChangeFest27
ChangeFest27
ChangeFest27
The ChangeFest Songlines continue to Gimuy for our next National Gathering.
21–23 April 2027
Gimuy Country | Cairns South, Queensland
About ChangeFest27
At the ChangeFest25 Closing Ceremony in Walyalup, the ChangeFest Statement and message stick were passed to Gimuy Walubara Elder Uncle Neville Reys, extending the ChangeFest Songlines to Far North Queensland.
ChangeFest Gatherings are led by local Elders and shaped by local priorities. ChangeFest27 is being developed in partnership with the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation and Cairns South Together, alongside the wider community.
Following guidance from Uncle Neville Reys, ChangeFest did not gather in 2026, a year marking 150 years since colonisation in the community. The dates and location for ChangeFest27 have been established through consultation with the local hosts, with consideration given to local priorities, the wet season, peak tourism periods, venue availability and event logistics.
These conversations help ensure the Gathering is grounded in the community whose stories, leadership and work will shape it.
Key information
When
Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 April 2027
- ChangeFest27 will take place across 2.5 days of official daytime programming and optional evening activities.
- Wednesday 21 April: 9am–5pm
- Thursday 22 April: 9am–5pm
Friday 23 April: 9am–2pm
We encourage you to arrive in Cairns by the evening of Tuesday 20 April so you can join the full experience. Plan to depart after the programme finishes on Friday lunchtime.
Where
- Gimuy Country | Cairns South, Queensland
- Main venue hub: PCYC Edmonton and adjacent Sports Precinct, Walker Rd, Edmonton QLD
- The precinct is approximately 20 minutes from Cairns City.
Who
People committed to creating positive, lasting change in communities.
Tickets
Earlybird tickets for ChangeFest27 are now available. Earlybird pricing is available until 31 January 2027. All prices below are per person.
ChangeFest is committed to keeping the Gathering financially accessible. Ticket prices remain at 2025 levels and have been set below the full cost of delivering ChangeFest27, with tiered rates that recognise the different circumstances of organisations, individuals and community members. In particular, the Community rate is provided to enable participation by people working in community in an unpaid or volunteer role who are not financially supported by an organisation to attend.
⭐ Earlybird pricing available until 31 January 2027
| Ticket type | Who is this for? | EARLYBIRD - AVAILABLE NOW Until 31 January 2027 | STANDARD From 1 February 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Total incl. GST | Price | Total incl. GST | ||
| Large organisation | Representatives of an organisation or business with annual revenue over $1 million. This includes staff, board or community members supported by an organisation to attend. | $1,290 | $1,419 | $1,440 | $1,584 |
| Small organisation | Representatives of an organisation or business with annual revenue under $1 million. This includes staff, board or community members supported by an organisation to attend. | $850 | $935 | $980 | $1,078 |
| Individual | Individuals attending independently, including sole traders, freelancers and consultants. | $850 | $935 | $980 | $1,078 |
| Community rate | People working in community in an unpaid or volunteer role who are not financially supported by an organisation to attend. | $195 | $215 | $215 | $237 |
All prices are per person and shown in Australian dollars.
BOOK YOUR CHANGEFEST27 TICKET
Not sure which ticket applies to you? Contact hello@changefest.com.au.
Standard ticket pricing will apply from 1 February 2027.
Plan your visit
Planning your trip to Gimuy? Find practical information below to help you get to Cairns, travel to the Gathering, choose where to stay and prepare for your time at ChangeFest27.
Getting to Cairns
We encourage you to arrive in Cairns by the evening of Tuesday 20 April 2027 so you can join the full ChangeFest27 experience.
Getting to the Gathering
- The ChangeFest27 venue hub at PCYC Edmonton and the surrounding sporting precinct is approximately 20 minutes from Cairns City.
- ChangeFest shuttle buses will run between Cairns City and the Gathering precinct. Pickup points and timetables will be shared once confirmed.
- Travelling together through the cane fields will also offer attendees a view of the landscape that shapes this part of North Queensland.
Where to stay
You are welcome to book your preferred accommodation in central Cairns City. ChangeFest shuttle buses will travel between the city and the Gathering precinct.
Accommodation immediately near the Gathering precinct is limited, so staying centrally will generally provide more choice for attendees.
More information soon.
Food and drink
Special dietary requirements will be catered for. You can provide this information when purchasing your ticket or contact hello@changefest.com.au to discuss your needs.
The following meals will be included with your ticket:
- Wednesday: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Thursday: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Friday: Morning tea and lunch
A coffee cart will be available on site, with barista-made coffee available to purchase throughout the day, including before morning sessions.
For breakfast and evening meals, Cairns City has a wide range of restaurants, cafés and bars to explore.
What to bring
Some of the programme will take place outdoors. We recommend bringing:
- A hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A notebook
- An open heart and mind
Accessibility
Please tell us about any accessibility requirements when purchasing your ticket, or contact hello@changefest.com.au to discuss how we can support your participation.
A quiet or low-sensory space will be available at the ChangeFest27 precinct.
ChangeFest27 is shaped locally
ChangeFest27 is being shaped in partnership with:
The Gathering is being developed alongside the local community and will be grounded in Country, local stories and priorities.
Explore the ChangeFest27 programme
The ChangeFest27 programme is being shaped with local Elders, Cairns South Together and the wider community. Sessions, speakers and contributors will be added as they are confirmed.
Program coming up soon.
Stay connected
Receive ChangeFest27 updates, programme announcements and other ChangeFest news. JOIN THE MOVEMENT — STAY UP TO DATE
Powered By
ChangeFest acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.
© 2026 ChangeFest. All rights reserved.