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## Food & Drinks Events in Cairns - **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**: Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026 - **Description**: A must-see, side-splitting immersive showAbout this EventThey’re back! Join us for the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world by storm.Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bring - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/faulty-towers-dining-experience-2026/100001990754070013 - **Venue**: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82YmE4NGY1OWNkMWU0NGZmNjNhM2FhMWQ3YjA3MmM5MmNhYWM1MjEwYzBmMGE5YzA1YWNhZTc4NWNmNDYyNzU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Q1MjcxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEwNzQ0MjY.avif - **Price**: AUD 169 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Workshops, comedy - **Event Name**: 2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards - **Description**: CAIRNS SHOW WINE AWARDS 2026 ✨🍷 Get ready for one of Cairns’ most anticipated food and wine experiences! The Cairns Show Wine Awards return in 2026, bringing together the finest wines, expert judges, and passionate wine lovers for four unforgettable days - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/2026-cairns-show-wine-awards/200028904089753 - **Venue**: Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82NDNlMWE5MWFmN2Y1ODhhZTZiOWUwZjJlMjVlZTA4MmEwZGU1NGJjY2VmOGM2Yzg5ODlhMmRjMjJmNTZkM2E5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE2MTQxNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MDQxNDczMQ.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Food & Wine Frollic - **Description**: Tunes from Dr Elephant, Flame Trees, and an AC/DC tribute, while indulging in local eats, cocktails, beers & an incredible wine selection Get ready for a sensational Food & Wine Frolic! Hosted in our carpark so it is big and loud!!! Spend the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2433 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/food-and-wine-frollic/200029772403456 - **Venue**: 135 Williams Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4879 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84YTRkNjNlZWM2ODVhZTVlOWI4MGNjODgyZGY4ZDFmYjg2YjI5NzMzMzAxNmQ5Mzc1YmM1ODgyNzA3YWU3MTdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5MS1kYzE3MWExNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDk2MzU5MA.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: Taste of Sicily @ Italicious - **Description**: Experience the flavours of Sicily in a truly memorable Live Dinner Experience For one night only, Italicious transforms into a corner of Sicily. In collaboration with the Cairns Italian Festival, we invite you to experience an unforgettable evening ins - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 76 - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 12:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/taste-of-sicily-italicious/200030041660036 - **Venue**: Italicious - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNWI2MDk1OGFiMzcxYjVkMDIzYTY0NDExZWMzZGZlZWQyMzUzNzc5MzM1MmQ3MjQwZWQ4NmZlNTA3N2MwZTYxZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMyZTFhMDUtZ21pcj92PTE3ODA5NjM3NDg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Kids Eat Free Winter School Holidays - **Description**: Skip the school holiday cooking and bring the family down to Bushfire instead. Throughout the winter school holidays, kids eat free with any adult feast purchase, making family dinners easier, more affordable and a whole lot more delicious. No prep, no - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:30 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/kids-eat-free-winter-school-holidays/200030150053032 - **Venue**: Spence St., Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xNzc2MzAwYmRjMzA3NmFjOTViNWZkZjkzMDNlOWIxZGMzZDYwM2ZlZjI2ZWJjMWQwOTVhZTc0ZmUyY2IzZmJlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2Y5ZjZlZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDYzNjQ3Nw.avif - **Categories**: kids, holiday - **Event Name**: Pizza Tasting Night @ Vitalia’s - **Description**: Step into a night of Italian conviviality with Pizza by the Metre Night at Vitalia’s Restaurant, where the star of the evening is a beloved Italian tradition — pizza al metro (pizza by the metre). This style of pizza was first created in the Sorrento Pe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Wed Jul 29 2026 at 08:30 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/pizza-tasting-night-vitalia’s/200030041660812 - **Venue**: Vitalia's italian Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82MWFmMzJjMTdjZTk5MGNkMmE1MDkwM2ExNWExMDYyM2RjYWE4OTM3YmZlMWIzZWE0YTNjODVlZTIwMGRiYTJhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzJhMmQzMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDk2NDA2Mw.avif - **Event Name**: {Cairns Hub} Recipe Swap - **Description**: Bring your favourite recipes, swap cooking tips, share ideas and help create a community cookbook full of heart and flavour!About this Event{Cairns Hub} Recipe SwapJoin us at the - **Date**: Tue Jun 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Jun 30 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-hub-recipe-swap/100001990363580047 - **Venue**: Wellways Cairns Carer Hub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80ZjYwYjljMjQ4NWY0YzZmODAyMTZlMWNmOWFmZDYzMDM3NjhkZDliYWIwZWJmZDg0YTIzY2NkZTQyMjFjYmI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEwNzQ0OTI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Annies Army Long Lunch 2026 - **Description**: We are back for the best Long Lunch in FNQ! Piccolo Cucina 24th July x - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 47 - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 02:00 am – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 06:30 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/annies-army-long-lunch-2026/200030003033817 - **Venue**: Piccolo Cucina - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lZjMyY2IxNjg5Y2E5NDUzMDkzYzM1Y2Q3YTk0MjViYTYzN2Y4ZWQzOTEzZjFjMWVhNjU1YWY1ODA5ZmJhNTdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA1MDUwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDEzNjIyMA.avif ## 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**: 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**: 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**: 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 Ecofiesta 2026 - **Description**: 🌿 Queensland’s Premier Sustainability Festival returns in 2026 🎉 Come celebrate our local environment and pick-up tips on how to live comfortably for less. No matter if you’re a long-time local, a new resident, or just visiting, Ecofiesta has something - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/628160d4b00e04a24adb40bfe42fc7e7a64cb332e1b675468ceb5563e495af10-rimg-w1200-h628-dceda636-gmir?v=1780963586 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in June in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/food-drinks--june) - [Food & Drinks Events in July in Cairns](https://allevents.in/cairns/food-drinks--july) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Cairns? - **A:** Food & Wine Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 am at Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns), 2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 11:00 pm at Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Food & Wine Frollic (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 02:00 am at 135 Williams Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4879), Taste of Sicily @ Italicious (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Italicious). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Cairns? - **A:** {Cairns Hub} Recipe Swap (Tue Jun 30 2026 at 10:00 am at Wellways Cairns Carer Hub). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Cairns today June 16, 2026? - **A:** 2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 11:00 pm at Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Cairns in June 2026? - **A:** 2026 Cairns Show Wine Awards (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 11:00 pm at Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Kids Eat Free Winter School Holidays (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 am at Spence St., Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), {Cairns Hub} Recipe Swap (Tue Jun 30 2026 at 10:00 am at Wellways Cairns Carer Hub). - **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 Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, Cnr Severin St & Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Cairns? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Cairns range from AUD 169 to AUD 169. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Cairns? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Cairns include Salt House, Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, Cairns Show Wine Awards. - **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. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in CAIRNS CENTRAL](https://allevents.in/cairns-central/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in PARRAMATTA PARK](https://allevents.in/parramatta-park/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in CAIRNS NORTH](https://allevents.in/cairns-north/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in PORTSMITH](https://allevents.in/portsmith/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in WESTCOURT](https://allevents.in/westcourt/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in WOREE](https://allevents.in/woree/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in EDGE HILL](https://allevents.in/edge-hill/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in MOOROOBOOL](https://allevents.in/mooroobool/food-drinks)