Events & festivals

Upcoming events

Explore the great range of upcoming community events in the Cairns Regional Council area.

Annual events

Celebrate Christmas in the tropics with Cairns' biggest carols event - Carols in the Park. Featuring an on-stage showcase of local talent and plenty of opportunity to sing along

Cairns celebrates 150 years

Cairns is celebrating 150 years in 2026, with a program of milestones and community events taking place throughout the year.

Markets

Looking for some amazing local products straight from the artisans? Check out our Council-run markets.

Cairns Festival (AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER)

Cairns Festival is an annual 10-day celebration of art, culture and the beauty of living in Tropical North Queensland. Cairns Festival proudly hosts a kaleidoscope of culture, arts, music, comedy, visual arts, and family events celebrating the beauty and rich cultural heritage of living where the sun and sand meet the city.

Moving Picture Nights

Sit under the stars with family at one of our free Moving Picture nights throughout Cairns suburbs, beaches and parks.

Ticketlink

Visit Ticketlink to explore the events calendar and buy tickets to a live performance, play or music gig.

List your community event

Do you have an event, festival, celebration or important date that the Cairns regional community would like to know about? List it in Council's What's On directory, available on the MyCairns App and Councils website.

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Visit Councils Grants webpage to find out about funding opportunities for Major Events, Community Events and Economic Partnership grants.

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Last Updated: 14 January 2026

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