# Festivals in Cairns 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Cairns 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Cairns

- **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
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  - **Date**: Tue Jul 14 2026 at 11:00 pm – Fri Jul 17 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/2026-cairns-show/200028826682024
  - **Venue**: Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: contests, exhibitions, kids, art
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/grand-parade-and-fireworks-||-cairns-festival-2026/200030182702211
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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  - **Categories**: fireworks, parades, festivals, trips-adventures
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm (+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
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/big-talk-one-fire-2026/200030060354508
  - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands
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  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, art, kids, festivals, workshops, performances, crafts
- **Event Name**: Cairns Indian Festival 2026 - Main Event
  - **Description**: Get ready for one of Cairns’ biggest celebrations of Indian culture, food, music, dance and community.

The Cairns Indian Festival 2026 – Main Event returns to Fogarty Park for a full day of colour, flavour, entertainment and family fun.

Experience:

💃 C
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-indian-festival-2026-main-event/200030380010849
  - **Venue**: Fogarty Park
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- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/raw-ordio-cairns-food-and-wine-festival/200030162081050
  - **Venue**: Salt House
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- **Event Name**: Kapu Fest takes over Woolshed Wednesdays with DJ Discretion + More | Wed 15th July!
  - **Description**: 🚨 DJ DISCRETION HITS CAIRNS! 🌍🔥

80 MILLION+ streams. 1.5 MILLION+ followers across his platforms - Now DJ DISCRETION lands at KAPU FEST: AFROBEATS WEDNESDAYS TAKEOVER for one massive night at The Woolshed! 🎧🔥

Joining DJ Esi • Swypa • DJ Mana • DJ Szi •
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/kapu-fest-takes-over-woolshed-wednesdays-with-dj-discretion-more-|-wed-15th-july/200030363828619
  - **Venue**: The Woolshed
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, dance, parties
- **Event Name**: Cairns Festival Parade - German speaking communities
  - **Description**: Come and join Cairns’ most spectacular street party on Saturday 29 August 2026 from 5:30pm.

Members from our German speaking communities are invited to walk united as a part of the Cairns and Regional Multicultural Association (CARMA) float.  

This is a
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-festival-parade-german-speaking-communities/200030169026942
  - **Venue**: The Pier Cairns
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- **Event Name**: Strait To Jamaica 2026 ~ A Caribbean Festival @ The Jack Hotel
  - **Description**: A Celebration around Jamaican Independence Day (6th August) embracing the Caribbean connection from Jamaica to Gimuy (Cairns)!

https://events.humanitix.com/strait-to-jamaica-2026-a-caribbean-festival-the-jack-hotel/tickets

Join us at The Jack Hotel for
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 09 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/strait-to-jamaica-2026-~-a-caribbean-festival-the-jack-hotel/200030380899836
  - **Venue**: The Jack
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Cairns Celebrated 150th Anniversary
  - **Description**: � Be Part of History – Join the Parade! �

Cairns is celebrating 150 incredible years, and YOU are invited! ��

The FNQ Thai Cultural Community is calling for passionate volunteers to join our spectacular parade on
� 29 August 2026

� Dress in elegant Tha
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-celebrated-150th-anniversary/200030322059549
  - **Venue**: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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  - **Categories**: parades
- **Event Name**: Afro Tropic Afrobeats Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 🎶 AFRO TROPIC 2026 🎶
🔥 AFROBEATS FESTIVAL @ THE JACK 🔥
Cairns, get ready — the ultimate Afrobeats takeover is back!
Immerse yourself in 7 HOURS of pure rhythm & vibe — from Afrobeats to Amapiano, Dancehall, RnB, and Hip Hop — powered by some of the ho
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 02:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/afro-tropic-afrobeats-festival-2026/200030016620033
  - **Venue**: The Jack
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- **Event Name**: OUR SUPER WEEKEND in 2026 PNG & Wantoks Association Independence Celebrations
  - **Description**: Save the dates!!! 

More details to come!
It is going to be another super weekend in September when Wantoks come together to celebrate PNG's 51st Independence Anniversary with two events: Independence Ball on Saturday 26th September and the Cultural &
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 04:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/our-super-weekend-in-2026-png-and-wantoks-association-independence-celebrations/200029977368352
  - **Venue**: Cairns Far North Queensland
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- **Event Name**: FREE AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 5 with Isang Enders
  - **Description**: AFCM International Public Masterclasses offer audiences a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process, as AFCM Pathways Program participants work one-on-one with world-class Festival artists. Open to the public, these sessions explore interpr
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 30 2026 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/free-afcm-pathways-international-public-masterclass-5-with-isang-enders/200030143284848
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: FREE AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 2 with Piers Lane AO
  - **Description**: AFCM International Public Masterclasses offer audiences a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process, as AFCM Pathways Program participants work one-on-one with world-class Festival artists. Open to the public, these sessions explore interpr
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/free-afcm-pathways-international-public-masterclass-2-with-piers-lane-ao/200030143305204
  - **Venue**: Bulmba-ja Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: FREE AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 4 with Qian Wu
  - **Description**: AFCM International Public Masterclasses offer audiences a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process, as AFCM Pathways Program participants work one-on-one with world-class Festival artists. Open to the public, these sessions explore interpr
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 29 2026 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/free-afcm-pathways-international-public-masterclass-4-with-qian-wu/200030143283041
  - **Venue**: Bulmba-ja Arts Centre
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## Trending Events in Cairns

- **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
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- **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.
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  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **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
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Mastercard Presale: Tue 28 Oct, 11am local⁠
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  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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- **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
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- **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**: Eastern Event Lawn, Cairns Esplanade
- **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
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- **Event Name**: Cairns 150 Year Ball
  - **Description**: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 - 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 2026.

Join us for a night of tropical glamour and celebration at the Cairns 150 Year Ball ✨

Set against the iconic Cairns Esplanade, enjoy a fine dining experience, beverage package,
  - **Venue**: Eastern Event Lawn, Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: The Jungle Giants in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for The Jungle Giants Live at Brothers Leagues Club Cairns on Friday, July 31, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. The Jungle Giants is set to light up Brothers
  - **Venue**: Brothers Leagues Club Cairns
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- **Event Name**: The Living End in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! The Living End is Live at Tanks Arts Centre on Wednesday, August 12, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. The Living End is hitting Tanks Arts Centre on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, an
  - **Venue**: Tanks Arts Centre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Cairns?
  - **A:** 2026 Cairns Show (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 11:00 pm at Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Grand Parade & Fireworks || Cairns Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Food & Wine Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Big Talk One Fire 2026 (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm at Munro Martin Parklands), Cairns Indian Festival 2026 - Main Event (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Fogarty Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Cairns today July 14, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Cairns Show (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 11:00 pm at Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Cairns in July 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Cairns Show (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 11:00 pm at Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Kapu Fest takes over Woolshed Wednesdays with DJ Discretion + More | Wed 15th July! (Wed Jul 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Woolshed), FREE AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 5 with Isang Enders (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), FREE AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 2 with Piers Lane AO (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre), FREE AFCM Pathways International Public Masterclass 4 with Qian Wu (Wed Jul 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Cairns include Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870, Cairns Esplanade, Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Cairns include The Cairns Show, Cairns Festival, Salt House.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Cairns.

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