# What's On In Cairns Today | Best Events & Things To Do Near Cairns Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover what to do in Cairns today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Cairns. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: Charity Trivia Night - Cardiac Challenge
  - **Description**: 🎉 TRIVIA AT SALT HOUSE 🎉
Join us for a night of fun and facts at our Charity Trivia Night. All money raised goes directly to charity and this month we are proudly supporting the "Canardly's Team" who are riding in the Cardiac Challenge to raise funds for
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/charity-trivia-night-cardiac-challenge/200030259695753
  - **Venue**: Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Second Nature Documentary Screening
  - **Description**: Matriarchies, polyamorous primates, same-sex sex and parenting, trans animals, male pregnancies, and more. SECOND NATURE uncovers vast queerness throughout the animal kingdom. 

Produced and narrated by Elliot Page, SECOND NATURE was created by a group of
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/second-nature-documentary-screening/200030305127025
  - **Venue**: Cairns Melting Pot
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  - **Categories**: art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: TUNE UP THURSDAYS
  - **Description**: TUNE UP THURSDAYS - MUSO OPEN MIC 
Every Thursday at The Pier Bar.
Free entry, live local talent, food available all night + plenty happening behind the bar 😉
See you there 🎙️
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/tune-up-thursdays/200030363834608
  - **Venue**: Cairns City
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- **Event Name**: Mastering Situational Awareness® - 1 Day Interactive Training in Cairns
  - **Description**: Enhance workplace safety through improved awareness, sharper observation, proactive thinking, and confident decision-making under pressure.About this EventDuration: 8 Hours
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (+09:30)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/mastering-situational-awareness-1-day-interactive-training-in-cairns/100001990543905405
  - **Venue**: The venue is yet to be announced
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  - **Price**: AUD 425 to 636
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Cairns show 2026
  - **Description**: Getting ready for the Cairns Show painting done now for the birds.
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/cairns-show-2026/200030404143656
  - **Venue**: Parramatta Park
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts

## 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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  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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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**: 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**: 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**: Eastern Event Lawn, Cairns Esplanade
- **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 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**: The Jungle Giants in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for The Jungle Giants Live at Brothers Leagues Club Cairns on Friday, July 31, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. The Jungle Giants is set to light up Brothers
  - **Venue**: Brothers Leagues Club Cairns
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- **Event Name**: The Living End in Cairns
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! The Living End is Live at Tanks Arts Centre on Wednesday, August 12, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. The Living End is hitting Tanks Arts Centre on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, an
  - **Venue**: Tanks Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: CAIRNS | CPAC | MACY GRAY LIVE 2026
  - **Description**: Presented by David M. Hawkins & Tomos Griffiths

Following her sensational sold-out 2024 tour, Macy Gray returns for her largest ever tour of Australia and this time, she’s going further than ever before. This is not just a concert tour; it’s a festiv
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Q**: What are the top today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Charity Trivia Night - Cardiac Challenge (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Second Nature Documentary Screening (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cairns Melting Pot), TUNE UP THURSDAYS (Thu Jul 16 2026 at Cairns City), Mastering Situational Awareness® - 1 Day Interactive Training in Cairns (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am at The venue is yet to be announced), Cairns show 2026 (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Parramatta Park).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns today July 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Charity Trivia Night - Cardiac Challenge (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Second Nature Documentary Screening (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cairns Melting Pot), TUNE UP THURSDAYS (Thu Jul 16 2026 at Cairns City), Mastering Situational Awareness® - 1 Day Interactive Training in Cairns (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am at The venue is yet to be announced), Cairns show 2026 (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Parramatta Park).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns in July 2026?
  - **A:** Charity Trivia Night - Cardiac Challenge (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870), Second Nature Documentary Screening (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cairns Melting Pot), TUNE UP THURSDAYS (Thu Jul 16 2026 at Cairns City), Mastering Situational Awareness® - 1 Day Interactive Training in Cairns (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am at The venue is yet to be announced), Cairns show 2026 (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Parramatta Park).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today 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 today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Cairns include Marina Point, 6/2 pier point road, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870, Cairns Melting Pot, Cairns City.
- **Q**: What is the price range for today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Prices for today events in Cairns range from AUD 425 to AUD 636. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Cairns include Salt House, The Pier Bar, Wisdom Hub - Global.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today 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 today events in Cairns?
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