# What's On In Cairns This Weekend | May 22-24, 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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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 [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 - Cairns Fri 22 May 7pm
  - **Description**: Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mounta
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 22 2026 at 12:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/banff-mountain-film-festival-2026-cairns-fri-22-may-7pm/200029434762852
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: DOLLY: I Will Always Love You - Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Saturday 23rd May - Cairns Performing Arts Centre. Experience the ultimate tribute to Dolly Parton! DOLLY: I Will Always Love You stars Brooke McMullen who masterfully captures the essence of Dolly, delivering powerhouse vocals, stunning costumes, and a c
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/dolly-i-will-always-love-you-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200028829022445
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music
- **Event Name**: Bron Lewis | Cairns
  - **Description**: Bron Lewis is heading back on tour for the 2026 Comedy Season! This is one laugh you won't want to miss.⁠⁠

General On Sale: Fri 14 Nov, 12pm
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/bron-lewis-|-cairns/200029188282123
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Presented by World Expeditions, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports.  

Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mou
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/banff-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-2026-||-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200029760430037
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures, performances, sports, contests, art
- **Event Name**: Aether Underground - New Beginnings
  - **Description**: May 22 @ Elixer music house Abbott st Cairns city 7pm till midnight 👾🔊😎👽🤙
Mixed Psy-Trance Event 
Excellent line up up of DJs - Producers 
Aether Underground- New Beginnings
Starting with the smooth sounds of Inshalla playing some excellent self produced
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 22 2026 at 02:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/aether-underground-new-beginnings/200030037690951
  - **Venue**: Elixir Music House
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Rising Tide FNQ Movie Night - The Bentley Effect
  - **Description**: Rising Tide is organising another inspiring movie night.  This time about the power of community, peaceful protest and direct action.

SYNOPSIS
When the coal seam gas industry staked a claim on the Northern Rivers shire of Australia, alarm bells rang out.
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  - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 06:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/rising-tide-fnq-movie-night-the-bentley-effect/200030042347256
  - **Venue**: Salt House Cairns
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, performances, Art, Theatre, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Rotary Walk & Talk with The Healthy Wealthy Way
  - **Description**: We'll do the walk - starting @ Cairns Esplanade. It appears to only be a short one followed by some talks. We may just join the walk then continue on to make our walk a bit longer (feel free to join in on the talks instead).

Wear: Purple to show support
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:30 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/rotary-walk-and-talk-with-the-healthy-wealthy-way/200029821026450
  - **Venue**: Cairns Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: Herbert River  Orchid   Club's  Yungaburra/Cairns Bus trip
  - **Description**: Yungaburra/Cairns Bus trip 23rd/24th May 
 Cost of Bus $80.00 per person  
  Accommodation  - $145.00 Single/Double
  Buffet Breakfast (optional ) $25.00 per person ( must be prepaid)  
Any questions please contact   Jenny   0456850051
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/herbert-river-orchid-clubs-yungaburra-cairns-bus-trip/200029821069525
  - **Venue**: Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands
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- **Event Name**: Walk N Talk - Say NO to Domestic and Family Violence
  - **Description**: Assemble at 5:30 beside the Skate Park at the Cairns Esplanade (161-163 Esplanade). 
·        Walk to and assemble again at Fogarty Park Stage by 6 pm. 
·        Event concludes 7pm 
To order your purple shirts click here https://www.rotarytnq.org.au/
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:30 am – Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/walk-n-talk-say-no-to-domestic-and-family-violence/200029688860526
  - **Venue**: Fogarty Park
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- **Event Name**: Cairns May LETS trade
  - **Description**: Goomboora Park :
Just off the Western Highway, opposite Loridan Dr
Undercover Tables Over the far side from the toilets


New members are welcome, come and learn what LETS is all about.

This trade we hope to get some workshops and locations organised.  H
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-may-lets-trade/200030060359027
  - **Venue**: Goomboora Park
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  - **Categories**: Business, Workshops

## 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**: 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**: 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
Live
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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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**: Cairns Ecofiesta 2026
  - **Description**: 🌿 Queensland’s Premier Sustainability Festival returns in 2026 🎉

Come celebrate our local environment and pick-up tips on how to live comfortably for less.

No matter if you’re a long-time local, a new resident, or just visiting, Ecofiesta has something
  - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands
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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**: Boy & Bear in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Boy & Bear LIVE at Munro Martin Parklands on Friday, July 3, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Boy & Bear is coming to Munro Martin Parklands on Friday, Ju
  - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 - Cairns Fri 22 May 7pm (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), DOLLY: I Will Always Love You - Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Bron Lewis | Cairns (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Aether Underground - New Beginnings (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Elixir Music House).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cairns this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** DOLLY: I Will Always Love You - Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Bron Lewis | Cairns (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Rising Tide FNQ Movie Night - The Bentley Effect (Sun May 24 2026 at 06:30 am at Salt House Cairns), Herbert River  Orchid   Club's  Yungaburra/Cairns Bus trip (Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 pm at Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands), Cairns May LETS trade (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 am at Goomboora Park).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Cairns in May 2026?
  - **A:** Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 - Cairns Fri 22 May 7pm (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), DOLLY: I Will Always Love You - Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Bron Lewis | Cairns (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Aether Underground - New Beginnings (Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Elixir Music House).
- **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?
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- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Cairns include Cairns Performing Arts Centre, 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870, Elixir Music House.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Cairns include Banff Mountain Film Festival - Australia, Dolly - I Will Always Love You, Live Nation Australia.
- **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.
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