# What's On In Cairns This Weekend | August 28-30, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Cairns is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Cairns this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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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
  - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 06:30 pm – Sat, 29 Aug at 09:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/faulty-towers-dining-experience-2026/100001990754070013
  - **Venue**: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in Cairns this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Cairns.

## Weekend 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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/grand-parade-and-fireworks-cairns-festival-2026/200030182702211
  - **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-festival-2026-grand-parade-and-150-years-anniversary-celebration/200030199388507
  - **Venue**: Cairns City
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  - **Categories**: festivals, parades
- **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'
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:45 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/train-barenaked-ladies-and-matt-nathanson-at-cascades-amphitheater-wa/200030557425104
  - **Venue**: Crystal Cascades Rainforest Waterhole
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, performances, music
- **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
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/electric-fields-cairns-festival-2026/200030445808605
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, dance, reggae
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/faulty-towers-dining-experience-2026/100001990754070013
  - **Venue**: Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Workshops, comedy
- **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
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/qso-symphony-under-the-stars-munro-martin-parklands/200030002863454
  - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Hooligan Hefs in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Hooligan Hefs LIVE at The Jack on Friday, August 28, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Hooligan Hefs is coming to The Jack on Friday, August 28, 2026, bri
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 11:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/hooligan-hefs-in-cairns/3300030393607933
  - **Venue**: The Jack
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- **Event Name**: Ska-B-Q || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: More info on this FREE event: cairnsfest.com.au/skabbq

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

The Festival Hub Esplanade Mainstage is where the party comes alive every night from
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/ska-b-q-cairns-festival-2026/200030550487825
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, nonprofit, pop-ups, parties, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Cairns Friday night pub & club crawl
  - **Description**: Attention : Cairns Locals 
Save $20 (pay only $30) for any of our Wed, Fri or Sat pub crawls using the code “local” at checkout 

- free VIP express entry to 5 bars 
(The jack - Woolshed - pj O’brien’s - bar 94 - Gilligans)
- 5 drinks (1 in each bar) 
- d
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 11:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-friday-night-pub-and-club-crawl/200030601636341
  - **Venue**: Level 1 - 91 Grafton St, Cairns, QLD, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Cairns Festival Parade - German speaking communities
  - **Description**: Come and join Cairns’ most spectacular street party on Saturday 29 August 2026 from 5:30pm.

Members from our German speaking communities are invited to walk united as a part of the Cairns and Regional Multicultural Association (CARMA) float.  

This is a
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-festival-parade-german-speaking-communities/200030169026942
  - **Venue**: The Pier Cairns
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- **Event Name**: VOICES || Cairns Festival 2026
  - **Description**: More info to this FREE event: cairnsfest.com.au/voices

VOICES celebrates connection and play through music. Spin a tube to bring this light and sound sculpture to life. With all fifty tubes spinning, hear the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs echo through your
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/voices-cairns-festival-2026/200030441385349
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour 2026/27 ~ Round 1 - Cairns
  - **Description**: 🏐 Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour – Round 1 | Cairns 🏖️
📅 Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 August 2026
📍 Cairns Esplanade, Cairns

The 2026/27 Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour gets underway in Cairns! 🌴

Join us on the sand, as players from across Queensland come
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/queensland-beach-volleyball-tour-2026-27-~-round-1-cairns/200030611236933
  - **Venue**: Esplanade Cairns
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Contests
- **Event Name**: Cairns Celebrated 150th Anniversary
  - **Description**: � Be Part of History – Join the Parade! �

Cairns is celebrating 150 incredible years, and YOU are invited! ��

The FNQ Thai Cultural Community is calling for passionate volunteers to join our spectacular parade on
� 29 August 2026

� Dress in elegant Tha
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-celebrated-150th-anniversary/200030322059549
  - **Venue**: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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- **Event Name**: Fire & Fiesta
  - **Description**: Ever wanted to experience the flavour, rhythm and energy of a Brazilian fiesta? Bushfire brings it to life every last Saturday of the month with Fire & Fiesta.

Enjoy an unlimited Brazilian-inspired buffet, paired with a welcome cocktail or mocktail,
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/fire-and-fiesta/200030587912930
  - **Venue**: Spence St., Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, Art, Theatre, Kids
- **Event Name**: ARCO Snr || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: In ARCO, award-winning performer Adam Kelly welcomes audiences into a world where a fish can be your best friend, imagination has no limits, and optimism is an act of courage.

Funny, heartfelt and unexpectedly profound, this remarkable solo theatre perfo
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/arco-snr-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200030173195859
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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## 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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/38b34912ae04f156f26fda1b0ee28f331ce070753b2a1a8f12cf8f7f6daac545-rimg-w1200-h628-dce82828-gmir?v=1787925636
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2aed98560549b0ef8d9a89b4475d4ab4ebaf9c879acc6c25c6a5b53513c06728-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2878b8-gmir?v=1787733960
- **Event Name**: An Art Party at the End of the World with VOiiiD Collective || 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**: Cairns Esplanade
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7ce47acb3b71628f1bc7f715d1dd83b746a1a57f9f72fca78b02d8e4ee38b914-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf87828-gmir?v=1787355390

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Grand Parade & Fireworks || Cairns Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Cairns Festival 2026 Grand Parade and 150 years Anniversary celebration (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns City), Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson at Cascades Amphitheater - WA (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:45 pm at Crystal Cascades Rainforest Waterhole), Electric Fields || Cairns Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cairns today August 28, 2026?
  - **A:** Electric Fields || Cairns Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), QSO Symphony Under the Stars || Munro Martin Parklands (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Munro Martin Parklands), Hooligan Hefs in Cairns (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Jack), Cairns Friday night pub & club crawl (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Level 1 - 91 Grafton St, Cairns, QLD, Australia), VOICES || Cairns Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cairns Esplanade).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cairns this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Grand Parade & Fireworks || Cairns Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Cairns Festival 2026 Grand Parade and 150 years Anniversary celebration (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns City), Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson at Cascades Amphitheater - WA (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:45 pm at Crystal Cascades Rainforest Waterhole), Electric Fields || Cairns Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cairns in August 2026?
  - **A:** Grand Parade & Fireworks || Cairns Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Cairns Festival 2026 Grand Parade and 150 years Anniversary celebration (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at Cairns City), Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson at Cascades Amphitheater - WA (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:45 pm at Crystal Cascades Rainforest Waterhole), Electric Fields || Cairns Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Cairns include Cairns Esplanade, Cairns City, Crystal Cascades Rainforest Waterhole.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Cairns range from AUD 169 to AUD 169. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Cairns include Cairns Festival, PMom Gallagher, Ticket Stock.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Cairns.

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