Cairns 150 Years Fireworks Spectacular
Celebrate 150 years of Cairns with the largest fireworks display on the Cairns Esplanade!
Come along, look to the skies and celebrate 150 years of our incredible city together.
Bring along your family and friends along and join us as the community marks this incredible milestone with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the city skyline at 7:30pm.
Make it an even more memorable experience and download the Pyrocast app in advance and use the special code 4ZKA to listen along to a special journey through Cairns’ history, perfectly synchronised with the fireworks display.
- Android Pyrocast app download: Pyrocast app
- Iphone download: Pyrocast app
- Special event code: 4ZK4
The Cairns 150 Year Fireworks Spectacular is proudly brought to you by Underwood Party Hire and Xplosive Arts.
Weather Notice: The fireworks display may be cancelled at short notice due to strong winds or lightning. The display will proceed in the rain.
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Last Updated: 14 September 2026
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