This month · October 2026
What's on in Cairns in October 2026
The full month of events around Cairns — gigs, markets, sport, theatre, festivals and family days out.
Tuesday 6 October
Wednesday 7 October
Thursday 8 October
Friday 9 October
Saturday 10 October
Sat, 10 Oct, 6:30am
Be The Light - Meditation and Emotional Healing
Cairns Esplanade Fun Ship Playground
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EventSat, 10 Oct, 4:00pm
Bed By 10 Is Returning To Cairns!
Gilligan's Hotel and Resort
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EventSat, 10 Oct, 5:00pm
2026 South Cairns Cutters Presentation Night
DoubleTree by Hilton (Cairns, Queensland, Australia)
View details →Sunday 11 October
Sun, 11 Oct, 9:30am
Elephant, Dogma, and Factory Girl.
Brothers League Club
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EventSun, 11 Oct, 10:00am
Pride Stride
Fogarty Park, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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EventSun, 11 Oct, 11:00am
Queer Day Out Pride BBQ! 🌈
Sea Eagle BBQ, Cairns Esplanade
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Thursday 15 October
Friday 16 October
Saturday 17 October
EventSat, 17 Oct, 10:00am
C150 Public Lecture Series - October
105 Lake Street, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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EventSat, 17 Oct, 10:00am
Cairns Filipino Barrio Fiesta
Cairns City
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EventSat, 17 Oct, 7:30pm
ONEFOUR in Cairns
Gilligans Hotel & Resort
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MusicSat, 17 Oct, 7:30pm
ONEFOUR - BACK OUTSIDE TOUR | CAIRNS, QLD [18+]
Gilligan's Hotel and Resort
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Wednesday 21 October
Friday 23 October
Saturday 24 October
EventSat, 24 Oct, 10:00am
ABBA Day Party: Cairns 💃🕺
The Woolshed
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EventSat, 24 Oct, 10:00am
Big Talk One Fire 2026
Munro Martin Parklands
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SportSat, 24 Oct, 10:00am
Mareeba United Football Club 80th Celebration
Mareeba United Football Club
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EventSat, 24 Oct, 11:00am
Queer High Tea at The Chambers
The Chambers
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EventSat, 24 Oct, 6:00pm
Tropical Pride Party 2026
O'Sheas Restaurant
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Arts & TheatreSat, 24 Oct, 6:30pm
Cairns Art Gallery Foundation 2026 Annual Dinner
Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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EventSat, 24 Oct, 7:30pm
The Big Chillout - Celebrating The Soundtrack That Saved Motown || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
Cairns Performing Arts Centre
View details →Monday 26 October
Friday 30 October
Saturday 31 October
EventSat, 31 Oct, 10:00am
Cairns Cake Social
Events at Watsons
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MusicSat, 31 Oct, 10:00am
Louder Than Life Pop-Up Tour - Cairns
Elixir Music House
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Food & DrinkSat, 31 Oct, 6:00pm
Thank you for your Service, Gala Dinner
Cairns Convention Centre
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MusicSat, 31 Oct, 6:00pm
KATCHAFIRE W/MIKE LOVE - REVIVAL WORLD TOUR
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
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MusicSat, 31 Oct, 7:00pm
Marty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour || Cairns Performing Arts Centre
9-11 Florence St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
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MusicSat, 31 Oct, 8:00pm
Marty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour - Cairns
Cairns Performing Arts Centre
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EventSat, 31 Oct, 9:00pm
HALLOWEEN MONSTER BALL '26 ft COCO BEVAN | COLIN HENNERZ!
Gilligan's Hotel and Resort
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