

# Food & Drink Events in Cairns | Festivals & Tastings

- **Subtitle**: Find food and drink events in Cairns — food festivals, tastings, pop-ups and supper clubs. Browse what's on this month and book your table.
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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<p>If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Cairns. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Cairns and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Cairns.</p>
<p>Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Cairns.</p>

## Food & Drinks Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: The 8th FNQ Thai Cultural Loy Kra Thong Festival
  - **Description**: Free event Entry organisers by FNQ Thai Cultural Community inc.
The Thai Loy Kra Thong Festival Performance,Mini Concert and showcase, the food stall, Ice Cream Van , and More activities for all participants
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    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/the-8th-fnq-thai-cultural-loy-kra-thong-festival/200030993410534
  - **Venue**: Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade
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  - **Categories**: festivals, concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Beachside Bubbles and Bliss
  - **Description**: 🌴🫧 YORKEYS KNOB… GET READY FOR A BUBBLE INVASION! 🫧🌴

Something wonderfully bubbly is coming to the beachside! ☀️

BubbleLabs AU and Ten 06 are teaming up to bring you…

🌈 BEACHSIDE BUBBLES &amp; BLISS! 🌈

An afternoon of giant bubbles, little giggles, de
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/beachside-bubbles-and-bliss/200031012126902
  - **Venue**: 79 Sims Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: ‘Let It Snow’ Christmas Family Lunch
  - **Description**: This Christmas Day, step into a magical Winter Wonderland in the Grand Ballroom at Pullman Cairns International – complete with falling snow.

Gather the family for a festive Christmas lunch featuring a decadent buffet menu filled with seasonal favourites
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/‘let-it-snow-christmas-family-lunch/200031002158249
  - **Venue**: 17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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- **Event Name**: New Year's Eve at Paper Crane
  - **Description**: What's included
Two ways to celebrate, one delicious way to end the year. Children under 12 can join the celebrations for $39 per person, including a dedicated kids menu, ice cream and unlimited soft drinks and juice.

5:30pm | Early Evening Dining

Start
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 05:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/new-years-eve-at-paper-crane/200030990742350
  - **Venue**: Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: new-year, kids
- **Event Name**: Cairns Vegan Pot Luck Night — NOVEMBER
  - **Description**: 🌿 Cairns Vegan Pot Luck Night — November
Our next Vegan Pot Luck Night is coming up!

After a brilliant October evening with Bee and our bat chats, this month we’re getting back to the simple heart of these nights — good vegan food, good chats and good co
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-vegan-pot-luck-night-november/200030981385844
  - **Venue**: The Sustainable Space Cairns
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, potluck
- **Event Name**: Christmas Day Dinner at Coco’s Kitchen + Bar
  - **Description**: Enjoy a festive dinner filled with seasonal favourites, complemented by a three-hour premium beverage package in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. It is an inviting way to spend Christmas evening with family and friends – without the planning, preparation
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/christmas-day-dinner-at-cocos-kitchen-bar/200030990742653
  - **Venue**: 17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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- **Event Name**: Australia 2027
  - **Description**: 𝙎𝙮𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 &amp; 𝙎𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙: 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙨

It’s time to say yes to an unforgettable adventure packed with breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and experiences you’ll be talking about for years.

Stand beneath the dazzling Sydney skyline, feel the
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 16 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 26 2027 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/australia-2027/200028584288633
  - **Venue**: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, food-drinks, wine-tasting, workshops

## Trending Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Taipans vs Kings 👑🐍
  - **Description**: It’s 1 vs 4! 👑🐍

Cairns has climbed into the top four and now faces the team sitting first on the ladder – the Sydney Kings 👀

The reigning champs arrive with Torrey Craig and Kendrick Davis in tow, but in the Taipans we trust! 😏

Expect a HUGE Friday nig
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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- **Event Name**: YOLANDA BE COOL | HOUSE FRIDAYS
  - **Description**: YOLANDA BE COOL | HOUSE FRIDAYS AT PIER BAR 🔥

HOUSE MUSIC IS HOME… AGAIN!

Pier Bar’s HOUSE FRIDAYS is back, and this time we’re bringing Australian dance music legends YOLANDA BE COOL to Cairns for a massive night of house music!

Best known for their w
  - **Venue**: 1 Pierpoint Rd, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Celia Pacquola - Gift Horse
  - **Description**: Celia wasn’t planning on doing a show in 2026, then her boyfriend gave her an inflatable kayak for her birthday… So here we are.

A show about the people we love and the things they give us that we hate.

Celia Pacquola is a multi award winning stand up c
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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- **Event Name**: Bar 36 Reef Casino Hotel Cairns
  - **Description**: Prepare to be blown away by Simon Shapiro (ex 1927), one of Australia’s most extraordinary voices, as he captures the essence, power, and incredible range of John Farnham’s iconic hits. With a voice that mirrors Farnham's legendary sound, Simon brings eac
  - **Venue**: The Reef Hotel Casino
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- **Event Name**: FLEETWOOD MAC BACK TO THE CASINO
  - **Description**: Renowned as Australia’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute show, RUNNING IN THE SHADOWS has captivated audiences across Australia and internationally for decades.

As Australia’s longest-running tribute to the legendary band, this exceptional live production c
  - **Venue**: The Reef Hotel Casino
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- **Event Name**: The 8th FNQ Thai Cultural Loy Kra Thong Festival
  - **Description**: Free event Entry organisers by FNQ Thai Cultural Community inc.
The Thai Loy Kra Thong Festival Performance,Mini Concert and showcase, the food stall, Ice Cream Van , and More activities for all participants
  - **Venue**: Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: ZAC & GEORGE | CALL IT A DAY TOUR | CAIRNS | SUN 15 NOV
  - **Description**: TICKETS - https://laylo.com/zacandgeorge/m/calitadayqldtour

Country duo Zac &amp; George are hitting the road for their first-ever headline tour, bringing their debut album Call It A Day to life on stages across QLD this November - with further dates in
  - **Venue**: The Jack
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- **Event Name**: Beachside Bubbles and Bliss
  - **Description**: 🌴🫧 YORKEYS KNOB… GET READY FOR A BUBBLE INVASION! 🫧🌴

Something wonderfully bubbly is coming to the beachside! ☀️

BubbleLabs AU and Ten 06 are teaming up to bring you…

🌈 BEACHSIDE BUBBLES &amp; BLISS! 🌈

An afternoon of giant bubbles, little giggles, de
  - **Venue**: 79 Sims Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Paint & Sip - Xmas Curlew!
  - **Description**: 🔴SOLD OUT!🔴
Another date will be announced soon if you missed out
I am super excited to offer this festive paint and sip- watercolour edition! Come along for a social evening of nibbles, bubbles and a guided watercolour creative session- painting a native
  - **Venue**: Shanna Trees Gallery, shop 41-42, 20-32 lake street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Cairns?
  - **A:** The 8th FNQ Thai Cultural Loy Kra Thong Festival (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade), Beachside Bubbles and Bliss (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at 79 Sims Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia), ‘Let It Snow’ Christmas Family Lunch (Fri Dec 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at 17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), New Year's Eve at Paper Crane (Thu Dec 31 2026 at 05:30 pm at Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Cairns Vegan Pot Luck Night — NOVEMBER (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Sustainable Space Cairns).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Cairns this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** Beachside Bubbles and Bliss (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at 79 Sims Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia), Cairns Vegan Pot Luck Night — NOVEMBER (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Sustainable Space Cairns).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Cairns in November 2026?
  - **A:** The 8th FNQ Thai Cultural Loy Kra Thong Festival (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 am at Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade), Beachside Bubbles and Bliss (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at 79 Sims Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia), Cairns Vegan Pot Luck Night — NOVEMBER (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Sustainable Space Cairns).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Cairns include Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade, 79 Sims Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Cairns include Thanapan Yuri Kulsant, Ten 06, Pullman Cairns International.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Cairns.

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