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Events in Cairns

Cairns has a rhythm of recurring events worth planning around. This is your evergreen guide to what happens through the year, the main venues and how to find tickets — with room for a live 'what's on' feed.

What's on through the year

The recurring events worth planning around.

Annual highlights

Annual highlights

The festivals and events that come around each year.

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Live music and nightlife

Live music and nightlife

Where to catch a show and where the night goes.

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Sports and seasonal

Sports and seasonal

Games, races and seasonal happenings.

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Frequently asked questions

What events happen in Cairns?

Cairns hosts recurring annual festivals, live music and seasonal events — the highlights are above.

How do I find tickets?

Check official venue and event pages first; we'll add a live listings feed here over time.

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