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

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Cairns. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Cairns.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Bed By 10 Is Returning To Cairns!
  - **Description**: 🚨🚨 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND🚨🚨

🎉 Bed By 10: The Ultimate 30+ Clubbing Experience! 🎉

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We've got you covered!

Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s &a
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/bed-by-10-is-returning-to-cairns/200030230643424
  - **Venue**: Gilligan's Hotel and Resort
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- **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 05:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am (+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**: CPAC CAIRNS - Friday 2 October from 7.30pm.
  - **Description**: The Billy Joel Experience 
Billy Joel is far more than just a "Piano Man"—he’s a global icon with a legendary career spanning over five decades. Now, Anthony Mara and his7-piece band bring that legacy to life in an explosive concert event. With world-clas
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:50 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cpac-cairns-friday-2-october-from-730pm/200029888213131
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: The Big Chillout - Celebrating The Soundtrack That Saved Motown || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: *Get in quick: Early Bird Special Ends Wed 5 Nov 9:59am*

Get ready to relive the music that defined a generation in The Big Chillout, a joyous and soul-stirring celebration of the legendary Big Chill soundtrack and the Motown revival it inspired.

This p
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/the-big-chillout-celebrating-the-soundtrack-that-saved-motown-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029196822819
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller follows the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, famed for his exploits on the battlefield.

Following a bloody battle, Macbeth and his comrade Banquo are met by three Weird Sisters who prophesy that Macbeth will one
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/bell-shakespeare’s-macbeth-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200030174766516
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art, koningsdag
- **Event Name**: Reclaim The Night Rally March for Womens Safety Walking at Night
  - **Description**: It’s time to gather, to make some noise and march for women’s rights to be safe, at all times, but especially at night! 

Join us for Reclaim the Night Cairns — a community gathering standing against gendered violence and reclaiming public spaces as safe
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 am – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/reclaim-the-night-rally-march-for-womens-safety-walking-at-night/200030166382704
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: ABBA Day Party: Cairns 💃🕺
  - **Description**: Book Here → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/nsczhibq/la/lzh7

Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! 🎉

Get ready for a glitter-filled afternoon of pure pop perfection as we celebrate the iconic music of ABBA! Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/abba-day-party-cairns/200030100966547
  - **Venue**: The Woolshed
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, festivals, workshops, health-wellness, eurovision

## 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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Presale commences 11am (lo
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **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**: 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
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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**: 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
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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**: 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
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- **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 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

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- **Q**: What are the top october events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Bed By 10 Is Returning To Cairns! (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm at Gilligan's Hotel and Resort), Big Talk One Fire 2026 (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 am at Munro Martin Parklands), CPAC CAIRNS - Friday 2 October from 7.30pm. (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), The Big Chillout - Celebrating The Soundtrack That Saved Motown || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Cairns include Gilligan's Hotel and Resort, Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Cairns include Bed By 10, UMI Arts, The Billy Joel Experience.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Cairns.

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