# Events & Things To Do in Cairns in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Cairns. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Cairns.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in Cairns and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Cairns in May [YEAR] for you.

## Trending Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Grand Parade & Fireworks || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: More info on this FREE event: cairnsfestival.com.au/grand-parade

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, c
  - **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**: Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson at Cascades Amphitheater - WA
  - **Description**: Join us for an amazing evening with Train! 🎶🚂 Don't miss the chance to experience their fantastic performance live at [Venue Name]. Get your tickets now at the link below and get ready to sing along to all your favorite songs! Invite your friends and let'
  - **Venue**: Crystal Cascades Rainforest Waterhole
- **Event Name**: Electric Fields || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: More info on this FREE event: cairnsfest.com.au/electricfields

6.30pm - 7.15pm: The Pad Boys
7.30pm - 8.15pm: Tjaka
8.30pm - 9.30pm: Electric Fields

Where do we start the festival? At the beginning. With a diverse lineup including local legends The Pad
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: Miss Tee Ketu Band + The Next Wave Showcase || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: More info on this FREE event: cairnsfest.com.au/missteeketu

10 days. 10 epic nights. Endless reasons to come back.
Live music. Big performances. Movies. BBQs. Dance floors. Beautiful chaos.  

The Festival Hub Esplanade Mainstage is where the party comes
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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- **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
  - **Venue**: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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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**: Country Struts || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 10 days. 10 epic nights. Endless reasons to come back.

Live music. Big performances. Movies. BBQs. Dance floors. Beautiful chaos. The Festival Hub Esplanade Mainstage is where the party comes alive every night from Friday 28 August to Sunday 6 September.
  - **Venue**: Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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- **Event Name**: QSO Symphony Under the Stars || Munro Martin Parklands
  - **Description**: Presented by Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Cairns Regional Council

A night of music beneath the stars in Cairns with Queensland Symphony Orchestra

As evening settles over Munro Martin Parklands, a symphony of music will rise into the night sky. Join
  - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands
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- **Q**: How can I find May events in Cairns?
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- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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