# Events & Things To Do In Cairns on 8th August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Cairns on 8th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
- **Category**: 

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Cairns on 8th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australia 2026 | Cairns: CPAC Theatre
  - **Description**: Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of dates across the country, hitting arenas and theatres this July and August.
---
Presale commences 11am (lo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 44
    - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLoJENCQMKpUQMjHfFVLdJB977ztZ3EPu2j1-kxZ5nIDGA6Ag=s96-c?sz=200
    - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AATXAJzyGs3720lc8VwYRSI6qvhd6hvtdc6rfxHCVI1o=s96-c?sz=200
    - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZnH6kCZ4Jq4sEsnQJq0YgmUUR9kA7fWC8mZjlzUG-xvOpklqO=s96-c?sz=200
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/jim-jefferies-son-of-a-carpenter-australia-2026-|-cairns-cpac-theatre/200029746518221
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zMzJkNjc0YTUwYzEyNzg0NzM5YTRiMzlhMzc2OTM2MTM3ZmIwOTgxZGFiMGVhYTgxNDY5MTEyMzEyOGUyNmFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA2MTYyYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDk2Mzk1NA.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, comedy, entertainment, sports, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Son of a Carpenter Tour
  - **Description**: Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.

The comedian ha
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/son-of-a-carpenter-tour/200030119366547
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNzdhNGQ4MjZmMGZmZmIxZjQzNWFlOGU5ODIxODdjMDQ5ZjA1MDVkZDg5OWY2MTdlOGFlOTJkZmUyMmFlYTY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzJmNDk1Yy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDk2Mzc5MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Art, Festivals, Theatre, literary-art, Kids
- **Event Name**: Food & Wine Festival
  - **Description**: ITS OFFICIAL... the event you’ve been waiting for is back and bigger than ever in 2026 🌴🍹🌺

Get ready to sip, savour and celebrate the tropics on Saturday 8th August from 12PM 'til late!

Treat your taste buds to the flavours of Tropical North Queensland
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 171
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/food-and-wine-festival/200029884165038
  - **Venue**: Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85NDAxNjNiNjJiMzRhMzI2ZjNlZjAyMzNkZDg3NTRkNWUyZWNkNDI1YmQ3OTgxNmNhMmFjNGQzZjZkNzIyNjMwLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDQ4NC1kYzRkODlhZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUzMTkyMg.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Brad Cox in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Brad Cox Live at Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday, August 8, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Brad Cox is taking over Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday, August 8, 2026, and with hits like
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/brad-cox-in-cairns/3300029959351657
  - **Venue**: Tanks Arts Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mNWM1NmNhMC0zYTVhLTExZjEtOWFlOC0zMTlkOWVlZWI4YTUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTcwMzA2LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY0Mjk3Nzc.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Raw Ordio @ Cairns Food & Wine Festival
  - **Description**: Raw Ordio is bringing the energy to the Cairns Food & Wine Festival at Salt House on August 8th for a special waterfront performance in one of Far North Queensland’s most iconic settings.

Combining world-class food, premium drinks and an unforgettabl
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/raw-ordio-cairns-food-and-wine-festival/200030162081050
  - **Venue**: Salt House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84ODdiZjlmNjQ1MTI1MmY4MDRhY2IzZjI5NjAxNGVkN2U1OGQxYjk2MzdlZTgzYTRkOGI2YmQzODVhODFlNjA1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzAyMDUwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDk2Mzk1MA.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, workshops, wine-tasting

## Trending Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australia 2026 | Cairns: CPAC Theatre
  - **Description**: Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of dates across the country, hitting arenas and theatres this July and August.
---
Presale commences 11am (lo
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/332d674a50c12784739a4b39a376936137fb0981dab0eaa814691123128e26af-rimg-w1200-h628-dc06162c-gmir?v=1780963954
- **Event Name**: 2026 Cairns Show
  - **Description**: WELCOME TO THE 2026 CAIRNS SHOW! 🌟

Get ready to celebrate the largest regional agricultural Show in Australia – where the city meets the country in three action-packed days of fun, tradition, and community spirit. 🎡🐴🌾

What to Expect:
🎶 Thrilling live en
  - **Venue**: Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e33a12b06c4a10550ffb9154306bc1d2191ed1f069fa2a309ad8cda4dd6773bf-rimg-w1200-h800-dc030507-gmir?v=1780129238
- **Event Name**: PNAU in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch PNAU Live at Gilligan's on Friday, June 19, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? PNAU is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Cold Heart - PNAU Remix, Changes - Radio Mi
  - **Venue**: Gilligan's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f44efe00-3ac2-11f1-bd1f-f1e10f03be6f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc022c78-gmir.webp?v=1776474442
- **Event Name**: Grand Parade & Fireworks || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: To celebrate Cairns’ 150th anniversary, the much-loved “Fun in the Sun” Grand Parade returns to the Esplanade in 2026 with a vibrant new twist.

Inspired by the city’s tropical lifestyle, colourful history and bright future, this year’s theme invites the
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bdc967422b4d3258439aeebffafc2d735ca1f1a94879fbad7f100cf8fc5c14ed-rimg-w1200-h628-dc171714-gmir?v=1780481050
- **Event Name**: Urzila Carlson | Cairns
  - **Description**: JUST ANNOUNCED 🛥️ Urzila Carlson is back with her brand-new stand-up show 'Fatty On a Yacht', touring across Australia from April to August 2026!⁠ Sign up now for early access → lvntn.com/UrzilaCarlson26
⁠
Mastercard Presale: Tue 28 Oct, 11am local⁠
Live
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e846e426a247ff7b3df45e1c1bb23296e460e9126d4542534bafce9128a17d21-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd9d5da-gmir?v=1769743446
- **Event Name**: PNAU - THE NIRVANA TOUR
  - **Description**: Across decades of boundary-pushing releases, chart success and global collaborations, PNAU have established themselves as one of Australia’s most influential electronic acts. Born out of Sydney’s underground clubs and now based in Los Angeles, Nick Little
  - **Venue**: Gilligan's Hotel and Resort
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dfa65cb348c70a6aae56da042f7282c4dccbf323a075e96f989e457bc356c9bc-rimg-w1200-h1196-dcea292a-gmir?v=1780963586
- **Event Name**: 7Cairns Marathon Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The 7Cairns Marathon Festival will return on 12 July 2026!

This event sells out early, so lock it in to avoid missing out.

ENTER NOW: https://cairnsmarathon.com.au

Race our pancake-flat course along the Esplanade in Cairns in the heart of Tropical Nort
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/50c623ee46cae290386f955a0ab0a88166878cd8bd445e8b8dec7413b3cc0ddc-rimg-w1200-h628-dc191c18-gmir?v=1780963584
- **Event Name**: Son of a Carpenter Tour
  - **Description**: Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy.

The comedian ha
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a77a4d826f0fffb1f435ae8e982187c049f0505dd899f617e8ae92dfe22aea69-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2f495c-gmir?v=1780963791
- **Event Name**: Cairns Festival 2026 Grand Parade and 150 years Anniversary celebration
  - **Description**: #Cairns festival 2026 #Grand parade and 150 years anniversary celebration #29 August 2026 start 5.30 pm at Cairns City
  - **Venue**: Cairns City

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australia 2026 | Cairns: CPAC Theatre (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Son of a Carpenter Tour (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Cairns Convention Centre), Food & Wine Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 am at Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Brad Cox in Cairns (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Tanks Arts Centre), Raw Ordio @ Cairns Food & Wine Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 am at Salt House).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Cairns on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Cairns include Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns Convention Centre, Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Cairns include TEG Live, Jim Jefferies, Salt House.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Cairns.

## Explore Events in Nearby Cities

- [Events in Townsville](https://allevents.in/townsville)
- [Events in CAIRNS CENTRAL](https://allevents.in/cairns-central)
- [Events in PARRAMATTA PARK](https://allevents.in/parramatta-park)
- [Events in RAILWAY ESTATE](https://allevents.in/railway-estate)
- [Events in CAIRNS ORCHID PLAZA](https://allevents.in/cairns-orchid-plaza)
- [Events in AITKENVALE](https://allevents.in/aitkenvale)
- [Events in PORT DOUGLAS](https://allevents.in/port-douglas)
- [Events in NORTH WARD](https://allevents.in/north-ward)