# Theatre Events in Cairns

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## Theatre 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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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/jim-jefferies-son-of-a-carpenter-australia-2026-|-cairns-cpac-theatre/200029746518221
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, comedy, entertainment, sports, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: A Global Phenomenon returns to Australia!

After captivating more than 9 million people worldwide, Japan's Drum Tao returns to Australia with their most breathtaking production yet.

Fusing the thunderous power of taiko drumming with martial arts athletic
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 am – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 08:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/drum-tao-samurai-of-the-drum-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029693478719
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: tick, tick... BOOM! || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Before RENT, there was tick, tick…BOOM!

Hugh Sheridan stars as the struggling artist wrestling with one of life’s biggest questions: What do we do with the time we have?

It’s 1990, and Jon — a promising composer on the brink of turning 30 — is at a cros
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: tick, tick...BOOM!
  - **Description**: Before RENT, there was tick, tick…BOOM!

Hugh Sheridan stars as the struggling artist wrestling with one of life’s biggest questions: What do we do with the time we have?  It’s 1990, and Jon — a promising composer on the brink of turning 30 — is at a cros
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:15 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/tick-tickboom/200029821058303
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Cirque Nouvelle || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Cameo Rascale Entertainment presents Cirque Nouvelle - A New Evolution of Circus.

After sell out shows across Australia, this internationally acclaimed all-star cast are back and ready to present a truly unique and versatile production. This multitalente
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cirque-nouvelle-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029760427820
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art, theatre, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Cairns Children's Festival 2026 || Night at the Library: The Unwritten Story by Box Jelly Theatre Co
  - **Description**: Night at the Library: The Unwritten Story is a magical, after-hours roving theatrical adventure where children don’t just watch the story, they SAVE it!

Created by Box Jelly Theatre Co., especially for Cairns Children’s Festival, and set inside the Cairn
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cairns Libraries
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- **Event Name**: The Great Gatsby || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: BIG Live proudly presents, The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey.

This dazzling premiere reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless classic with full theatrical spectacle. Directed and choreographed by Joel Burke, with narration by James Millar, Gatsby’
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 11:20 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/the-great-gatsby-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029294193252
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music
- **Event Name**: Morning Melodies - The Beggars Sing The Seekers || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: The Seekers were 4 young Australians with a dream and they followed that dream to the top of the pop music world.

The Beggars Sing The Seekers follows The Seekers Story from the Melbourne cafe scene in 1962 to London, the swinging centre of the pop unive
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 02:15 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/morning-melodies-the-beggars-sing-the-seekers-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029512814100
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, pop, carnivals
- **Event Name**: Get Rhythm The Johnny Cash & June Carter Story || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Step inside the world of Johnny Cash and June Carter in a heartfelt theatrical and therapeutic tribute inspired by award winning movie, "Walk the Line". With powerful storytelling, strong musical performances, and the genuine on-stage chemistry that defin
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/get-rhythm-the-johnny-cash-and-june-carter-story-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029745128543
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, art, music, theatre, country-music-festivals, live-music, storytelling

## Trending Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Guy Sebastian | 100 Times Around The Sun Tour [Cairns]
  - **Description**: ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, is set to embark on his biggest national Tour in April & May 2026 in celebration of his brand-new album, 100 Times Around The Sun, set for release on Friday 8 August 2025. Tickets for the tour also g
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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- **Event Name**: Jimmy Carr • Cairns
  - **Description**: If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.  Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. 

Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. 

So
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention 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**: 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**: Guy Sebastian in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Guy Sebastian Live at Cairns Convention Centre on Friday, April 24, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Guy Sebastian is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Battle Sca
  - **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**: 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
Live
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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- **Event Name**: SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2026 - Thai New Year Celebration
  - **Description**: 🎉💦 CAIRNS – Get Ready for the Ultimate Thai Splash! 🌺
  Celebrate Thai New Year at Songkran Festival Cairns 2026 at the beautiful Cairns Esplanade, Western Events Lawn, 11 April!
  Experience a full day of Thai culture, delicious street food, live perform
  - **Venue**: Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: Bjorn Again ABBA Forever Tour || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Cairns, get ready to party with BJÖRN AGAIN!

The world’s number one and only ABBA-endorsed tribute arrives Friday, 8 May 2026, for a spectacular night of glitter, glam, and timeless hits at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

This internationally acclaim
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australia 2026 | Cairns: CPAC Theatre (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), tick, tick... BOOM! || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), tick, tick...BOOM! (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:15 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Cirque Nouvelle || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 09:30 am at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **Q**: What Theatre events are happening in Cairns in April 2026?
  - **A:** Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), The Great Gatsby || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:30 am at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Morning Melodies - The Beggars Sing The Seekers || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre 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 Theatre 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 Theatre events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Cairns include Cairns Performing Arts Centre, 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870, Cairns Libraries.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Cairns include TEG Live, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Storeyboard Entertainment.
- **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Theatre 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 Theatre events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Cairns.

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