# 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**: Heatwave Festival & Out Party Cairns offical Cairns Pride Dance Party
  - **Description**: Offical Cairns pride event- DJs and Drags shows all night long  free entry before 9pm get ready to dance Cairns . Heatwave festival Port Douglas have joined  forces with Out Party Cairns for an amazing  dance event at The Attic nightclub. This is an LGBTQ
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 02:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/heatwave-festival-and-out-party-cairns-offical-cairns-pride-dance-party/200030706634650
  - **Venue**: The Attic
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- **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 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (+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**: Archipelago Iguana Album Launch
  - **Description**: A very special night, I'll be releasing and performing the Archipelago Iguana album recorded during my time in Berlin earlier this year.
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Elixir Music House
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 🔒 = Waiting on the world to change?🔑 = Making the changes we can in this moment
  - **Description**: Let’s make the music that will bring forth the kingdom.

Master your skills to finesse artworks beyond your imagination through collaborative tactics and take heed the signs of the times delving into acuity of expressive resonant poses.

Through more than
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/=-waiting-on-the-world-to-change-=-making-the-changes-we-can-in-this-moment/200030862341256
  - **Venue**: Cairns City
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## Trending Events in Cairns

- **Event Name**: KILLER QUEEN FOR HALLOWEEN - THE WREATH HOTEL CASINO
  - **Description**: KILLER QUEEN  FOR HALLOWEEN
The Wreath Hotel Casino 
30 & 31 October 
9pm 

Killer…. KILLER QUEEN return to BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino for 2 scarily massive nights of Rock n Roll!

Considered one of the world’s leading Queen tribute bands, Killer
  - **Venue**: 35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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- **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL '26 ft COCO BEVAN | COLIN HENNERZ!
  - **Description**: Gilligan's Annual Halloween Monster Ball Weekend 2026 is going to be MASSIVE this year landing on a Saturday night, featuring 2 levels & 3 zones of blood pumping entertainment featuring COCO BEVAN headlining in the main room & COLIN HENNERZ  upsta
  - **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
  - **Venue**: Munro Martin Parklands
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- **Event Name**: Marty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: As much as I’ve been trying to embrace early retirement, I’m bored shitless, so I’m going to be the 54 year old man that I am. Fun, sexy, charming and humble. Let’s share moments and memories from my life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll need a two-hour
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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- **Event Name**: Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - The Born To Love You Tour
  - **Description**: Queen Bohemian Rhapsody - The Born To Love You Tour! The World’s No 1 Authentic Queen Tribute Experience.

Starring Internationally Renowned Thomas Crane and Bohemian Rhapsody Touring Australia!

Following hugely successful Sold Out National Tours in 2024
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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- **Event Name**: Business Excellence Awards | Gala Ball
  - **Description**: Cairns Chamber of Commerce 2026 
 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝔼𝕩𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝔸𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕤 | 𝔾𝕒𝕝𝕒 𝔹𝕒𝕝𝕝

The night of nights!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals driving our region forward at the Cairns Chamber
  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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- **Event Name**: Marty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour - Cairns
  - **Description**: As much as I’ve been trying to embrace early retirement – I’m bored shitless so I’m going to be the 54 year old man that I am. Fun, sexy, charming and humble. Let’s share moments and memories from my life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll need a two-hour
  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Cairns Murder Mystery 2: Crime on Date Night!
  - **Description**: Highlights 🕵️‍♂️ Solve a thrilling murder mystery during a speed dating night 📱 Play anytime using the Questo app on your phone 🎁 Finish the game and earn a free 3-Day Questo Pass General Info 📍 Location: 59 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia 📅 Da
  - **Venue**: 59 Esplanade
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- **Event Name**: The Jazz Room: The Heart of New Orleans
  - **Description**: ⭐ Come on down to The Jazz Room in Cairns! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your tickets now for The Jaz
  - **Venue**: Bulmba-ja
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- **Q**: What are the top today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Heatwave Festival & Out Party Cairns offical Cairns Pride Dance Party (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Attic), Reclaim The Night Rally March for Womens Safety Walking at Night (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Archipelago Iguana Album Launch (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Elixir Music House), 🔒 = Waiting on the world to change?🔑 = Making the changes we can in this moment (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cairns City).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns today October 23, 2026?
  - **A:** Heatwave Festival & Out Party Cairns offical Cairns Pride Dance Party (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Attic), Reclaim The Night Rally March for Womens Safety Walking at Night (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Archipelago Iguana Album Launch (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Elixir Music House), 🔒 = Waiting on the world to change?🔑 = Making the changes we can in this moment (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cairns City).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns this weekend October 23–25, 2026?
  - **A:** Heatwave Festival & Out Party Cairns offical Cairns Pride Dance Party (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Attic), Reclaim The Night Rally March for Womens Safety Walking at Night (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Archipelago Iguana Album Launch (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Elixir Music House).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns in October 2026?
  - **A:** Heatwave Festival & Out Party Cairns offical Cairns Pride Dance Party (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Attic), Reclaim The Night Rally March for Womens Safety Walking at Night (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cairns Esplanade), Archipelago Iguana Album Launch (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at Elixir Music House), 🔒 = Waiting on the world to change?🔑 = Making the changes we can in this moment (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cairns City).
- **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 The Attic, Cairns Esplanade, Elixir Music House.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Cairns include Andrew Dalbertanson, Leon Tussie, Elijah Ibell.
- **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.
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