# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Cairns

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Cairns, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Cairns.
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## About

Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Cairns, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Cairns.

## Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Feminist Poetics - Open Late with Red Room Poetry
  - **Description**: August is Poetry Month. Join six feminist poets from across Australia as they share their work and respond to the theme: Be Brave. At the Cairns Art Gallery.

Featured Poets include;
Amanda Anastasi : Poet and Curator, published in Best of Australian Poet
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Aug 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/feminist-poetics-open-late-with-red-room-poetry/200030363833457
  - **Venue**: Cairns Art Gallery
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, spoken-word

## 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.
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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**: Cairns City
- **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**: CAIRNS | CPAC | MACY GRAY LIVE 2026
  - **Description**: Presented by David M. Hawkins & Tomos Griffiths

Following her sensational sold-out 2024 tour, Macy Gray returns for her largest ever tour of Australia and this time, she’s going further than ever before. This is not just a concert tour; it’s a festiv
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **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
  - **Venue**: Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Feminist Poetics - Open Late with Red Room Poetry (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cairns Art Gallery).
- **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 Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Cairns include This Fresh Hell.
- **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.

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