Best Live Music in Cairns (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 17 of the best live music in Cairns right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
Cairns's live-music scene runs from intimate bars and band rooms to bigger stages. These are the venues to catch a gig — check each one's listings for who's playing and when.
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Tanks Arts Centre
Concerts, kids' theater & rotating art exhibitions in a large post-industrial arts space.
Elixir Music House
$$Elixir Music House is a live-music venue in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 303 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
The Tin Shed - Douglas Community & Sports Club Inc.
$$Long-running social club offering a range of tap beers & bar bites in a scenic waterfront locale.
Bar 94 Club & Beer Garden
Bar 94 Club & Beer Garden is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 88 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Trinity Beach Sports Club
Trinity Beach Sports Club is a cafe in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 497 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Clink Theatre
The Clink Theatre is a live-music venue in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 70 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Yachty, Port Douglas Yacht Club (PDYC)
The Yachty, Port Douglas Yacht Club (PDYC) is a live-music venue in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 368 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
Kuranda Amphitheatre
Kuranda Amphitheatre is a live-music venue in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 65 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
THE VOID
THE VOID is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 37 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
The Woolshed
$$Restaurant and club space, known for table dancing, and wild parties.
The Bluewater Marina
The Bluewater Marina is a live-music venue in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 76 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Cominos House
Cominos House is a live-music venue in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 35 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Cairns and District Junior Eisteddfod
Cairns and District Junior Eisteddfod is a live-music venue in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 22 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Half Moon Bay Marina
Half Moon Bay Marina is a pub in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 14 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Boat ramp
Boat ramp is a live-music venue in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 17 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Yorkeys Knob Stinger Net
Yorkeys Knob Stinger Net is a live-music venue in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 10 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
Yorkeys Knob Boat Ramp
Yorkeys Knob Boat Ramp is a live-music venue in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
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Read guide →Live Music in Cairns — FAQs
What are the best live music in Cairns?+
Our top-rated live music in Cairns are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Cairns live music ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter live music by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many live music are listed in Cairns?+
We currently feature 17 live music across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.