Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Cairns. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Cairns for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Cairns too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Cairns.
## Art Events in Cairns - **Event Name**: Cairns Art Gallery Foundation 2026 Annual Dinner - **Description**: Join the Cairns Art Gallery Foundation for an evening of art, food and conversation with Tracey Moffatt AO, one of Australia’s most significant contemporary artists. Set within the historic Court House Building in the vibrant world of the Craig & Kar - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:15 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-art-gallery-foundation-2026-annual-dinner/200030746989641 - **Venue**: Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zZjhlZGI2MzdiN2UwZWMzNDNhNWM4OGNlYjFjZGQ2Y2YwMGZkYjY2NGIyMjJlNDZjZTg1ZDRlNDZhYjUzZGVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4NzgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDU4MTU0MA.avif - **Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Event Name**: THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (MA) Iceland 109mins - **Description**: The brilliant – and frequently hilarious – new film from award-winning writer/director Hlynur Pálmason (Godland, A White, White Day), THE LOVE THAT REMAINS tenderly captures a year in the life of a family of five, as the parents navigate their separation. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/the-love-that-remains-ma-iceland-109mins/200030539777516 - **Venue**: Event Cinemas Cairns Central - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80M2IzMjg2NmJmNzkzODZjNTlhM2MwYzlkYjk1OTg2NGY4ZDFmNWQ2YjQ4OTU0MWI1MGU5ZjFkNWFlMjBjMDAwLXJpbWctdzkwMC1oNTA2LWRjNzg5OGI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MTU5OTc0.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, art, literary-art, kids, dog - **Event Name**: C150 Public Lecture Series - October - **Description**: This is a free public event – bookings are required to assist with seating and catering. As part of the Cairns 150 celebrations, the Cairns Historical Society and Cairns Museum are presenting a series of free public lectures throughout 2026. Held every s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/c150-public-lecture-series-october/200030424906429 - **Venue**: 105 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jMjkzOTUyMGVlYTg1NTM3YzA1NzZkMDhlMzJhZjA3YmQxZmYwZDVkOTliMDUxMTVhMGNlMWQzNzQ0MzgzZWI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4MzQ3Ng.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: The Paradox of Things Artist Talk & Catalogue Launch - **Description**: Join exhibiting artists Barbara Dover, Julie Poulsen and Jennifer Valmadre for a floor talk about their exhibition The Paradox of Things. The evening will also mark the launch of the exhibition catalogue, featuring an insightful in-depth essay by Lenore - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/the-paradox-of-things-artist-talk-and-catalogue-launch/200030770679455 - **Venue**: Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zMDM0MzYwZjcwZDc4OTMyNTMyNDA2NWVlNzI4MmU5ZjRkMDdjYjY5MjI1ODUwNWU3NThjODgyNDRmYjMwODA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTEwNTIzNA.avif - **Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Essie Thomas, Phoebe Jacobs and Desirée Hobbins at Elixir Music House - **Description**: Phoebe Jacobs, Essie Thomas and Desiree share the stage for this exquisite triple bill. 7pm - $20 suggested door charge Essie Thomas is a genre-blurring Australian artist whose music explores vulnerability with poetic grace. Rooted in indie folk, their - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/essie-thomas-phoebe-jacobs-and-desirée-hobbins-at-elixir-music-house/200030781739356 - **Venue**: Elixir Music House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80YTI2N2Y0YmE2ZmQ3Mzk5YTk3NjM5NDBlODBkYWUxYzZkNWRlMTg1OWI0YzdiM2E4NzMwYjJjYzFhYjY3M2YzLXJpbWctdzc4NC1oMjk1LWRjMDgyODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkxMjIxNzU2.avif - **Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Mixed Media, Six-Week Course with Mikki Coates, Ages 5–9 (Term Four) **Fully Booked** - **Description**: Enjoy learning creatively with this action-packed six-week art course. This mixed media course will introduce you to a variety of art forms, including collage, drawing and painting, and is a great way for you to discover which is your favourite. Your te - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 03:30 pm – Tue Oct 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/mixed-media-six-week-course-with-mikki-coates-ages-5-9-term-four-fully-booked/200030801146809 - **Venue**: Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDk3ZWU3YjcyYTNjMWZjYjVlMWZiZjQ3NzkxOTRjOGM1ODdiNTM5YmNmNGExOWY0NjU1OGFmYjg3ZjcyZjFjMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMwODg4NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTEzOTM0MzU.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts ## Trending Events in Cairns - **Event Name**: ONEFOUR - BACK OUTSIDE TOUR | CAIRNS, QLD [18+] - **Description**: Australia's most exciting drill rap groups, ONEFOUR, announces their Back Outside Tour. They’ll be heading across regional Australia for the very first time, giving fans in these areas the chance to experience their debut album live alongside the drill an - **Venue**: Gilligan's Hotel and Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6b5359dc70bb206788f1fd8755fda43c1b5e4215b768eee17055f7f20082d25f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc180808-gmir?v=1788069855 - **Event Name**: ONEFOUR in Cairns - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss ONEFOUR Live in Cairns on Saturday, October 17, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience ONEFOUR like never before? With chart-topping hits like Gang Ties (feat. Headie One), Spot the Difference and The Message - **Venue**: Gilligans Hotel & Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0d4a9240-8d5a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.webp?v=1785555368 - **Event Name**: Big Talk One Fire 2026 - **Description**: 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 Nat - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7a3c38d8541b2f9c08ed58a7bead229af02d22b59c641010b6fe32778a013303-rimg-w1200-h633-dc180808-gmir?v=1787861327 - **Event Name**: The Junction Connection Lunch - **Description**: Five time Olympic Gold Medallist Ian Thorpe will lead the inaugural The Junction Connection Lunch to raise awareness of mental health and help remove the stigma in the community. Ian Thorpe, nicknamed the "Thorpedo," is a retired Australian freestyle sw - **Venue**: Hilton Cairns (Cairns, QLD, Australia) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/95d016ff55c9ed5a0da2a441360ece4a256c5fb5054e62ec3fca1be0a8956a42-rimg-w1200-h450-dc0858a8-gmir?v=1788877599 - **Event Name**: KILLER QUEEN FOR HALLOWEEN - THE WREATH HOTEL CASINO - **Description**: KILLER QUEEN FOR HALLOWEEN The Wreath Hotel Casino 30 & 31 October 9pm Killer…. KILLER QUEEN return to BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino for 2 scarily massive nights of Rock n Roll! Considered one of the world’s leading Queen tribute bands, Killer - **Venue**: 35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7e11b6a7bf05c2f0fc6504be36d8abf4968d07132cc2f546867643c713fe550d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1789523427 - **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL '26 ft COCO BEVAN | COLIN HENNERZ! - **Description**: Gilligan's Annual Halloween Monster Ball Weekend 2026 is going to be MASSIVE this year landing on a Saturday night, featuring 2 levels & 3 zones of blood pumping entertainment featuring COCO BEVAN headlining in the main room & COLIN HENNERZ upsta - **Venue**: Gilligan's Hotel and Resort - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/62e8490c5e27cf911774b6ea5d13a5a03f33ac087883acbb420549d962760a54-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1789645562 - **Event Name**: Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - The Born To Love You Tour - **Description**: Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - The Born To Love You Tour! The World’s No 1 Authentic Queen Tribute Experience. Starring Internationally Renowned Thomas Crane and Bohemian Rhapsody Touring Australia! Following hugely successful Sold Out National Tours in 2024 - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/972445ac9e042a1d25dcce6753ca6f12ceef3af0af240749a2ace6270a121dd4-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd83888-gmir?v=1787428048 - **Event Name**: Marty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour || Cairns Performing Arts Centre - **Description**: As much as I’ve been trying to embrace early retirement, I’m bored shitless, so I’m going to be the 54 year old man that I am. Fun, sexy, charming and humble. Let’s share moments and memories from my life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll need a two-hour - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/da6b7c824abe1efd155c9b1444dbc68d6c724d69df759f92b5554b88de3f9044-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1787438860 - **Event Name**: Marty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour - Cairns - **Description**: As much as I’ve been trying to embrace early retirement – I’m bored shitless so I’m going to be the 54 year old man that I am. Fun, sexy, charming and humble. Let’s share moments and memories from my life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll need a two-hour - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/89c26d62f973d99fd99c2851ab39720de41dd738f7c8fcf844fb1cdcb77c27ed-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1789701525 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in October in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/art--october) - [Art Events in November in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/art--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Cairns? - **A:** Cairns Art Gallery Foundation 2026 Annual Dinner (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm at Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (MA) Iceland 109mins (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Event Cinemas Cairns Central), C150 Public Lecture Series - October (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:30 pm at 105 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), The Paradox of Things Artist Talk & Catalogue Launch (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Essie Thomas, Phoebe Jacobs and Desirée Hobbins at Elixir Music House (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Elixir Music House). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Cairns this weekend October 16–18, 2026? - **A:** THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (MA) Iceland 109mins (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Event Cinemas Cairns Central), C150 Public Lecture Series - October (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:30 pm at 105 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Cairns in October 2026? - **A:** Cairns Art Gallery Foundation 2026 Annual Dinner (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm at Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), THE LOVE THAT REMAINS (MA) Iceland 109mins (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Event Cinemas Cairns Central), C150 Public Lecture Series - October (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:30 pm at 105 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), The Paradox of Things Artist Talk & Catalogue Launch (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Mixed Media, Six-Week Course with Mikki Coates, Ages 5–9 (Term Four) **Fully Booked** (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 03:30 pm at Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Cairns? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art 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 Art 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 Art events in Cairns? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Cairns include Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870, Event Cinemas Cairns Central, 105 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Cairns? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Cairns include Cairns Art Gallery, Unseen Cinema - End Credits, Cairns Historical Society & Museum. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art 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 Art events in Cairns? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Cairns. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in PARRAMATTA PARK](https://allevents.in/parramatta-park/art) - [Arts events in EDGE HILL](https://allevents.in/edge-hill/art)