# 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**: 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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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cairns Convention Centre
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- **Event Name**: CPAC CAIRNS Saturday 22 AUGUST, 7.30pm.
  - **Description**: ROCKARIA - THE ELO EXPERIENCE A tribute to Jeff Lynne's THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA.
Evil Woman, Rock and Roll is King, Don't Bring me Down, Xanadu, Living Thing, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone and also featuring music from Jeff Lynne's Traveling Wilburys
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:45 pm (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Bulmba-ja
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  - **Price**: AUD 42 to 49
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Rockaria - The ELO Experience 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
  - **Description**: A tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's The Electric Light Orchestra.

Evil Woman, Rock and Roll is King, Don't Bring me Down, Xanadu, Living Thing, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone and also featuring music from Jeff Lynne's Traveling Wilburys.
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/rockaria-the-elo-experience-2026-cairns-performing-arts-centre/200030119359917
  - **Venue**: 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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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**: 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**: 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
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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**: 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
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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**: 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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Urzila Carlson | Cairns (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Convention Centre), CPAC CAIRNS Saturday 22 AUGUST, 7.30pm. (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), The Jazz Room: The Heart of New Orleans (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bulmba-ja), Rockaria - The ELO Experience 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns today August 22, 2026?
  - **A:** Urzila Carlson | Cairns (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Convention Centre), CPAC CAIRNS Saturday 22 AUGUST, 7.30pm. (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), The Jazz Room: The Heart of New Orleans (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bulmba-ja), Rockaria - The ELO Experience 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** Urzila Carlson | Cairns (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Convention Centre), CPAC CAIRNS Saturday 22 AUGUST, 7.30pm. (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), The Jazz Room: The Heart of New Orleans (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bulmba-ja), Rockaria - The ELO Experience 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Cairns in August 2026?
  - **A:** Urzila Carlson | Cairns (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Cairns Convention Centre), CPAC CAIRNS Saturday 22 AUGUST, 7.30pm. (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cairns Performing Arts Centre), The Jazz Room: The Heart of New Orleans (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bulmba-ja), Rockaria - The ELO Experience 2026 || Cairns Performing Arts Centre (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at 9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870).
- **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.
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- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Cairns include Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Bulmba-ja.
- **Q**: What is the price range for today events in Cairns?
  - **A:** Prices for today events in Cairns range from AUD 42 to AUD 49. 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 Live Nation Australia, Rockaria -The ELO Experience, Feverup Events.
- **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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