May For 10 balmy days and nights each, the festival of Carnivale takes over the seaside resort village of Port Douglas offering a chance to flirt with life and engage in a kaleidoscope of free and ticketed events. More Information
June Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport is a wonderful multi-sport day of swimming, running, cycling criterium and triathlon events, catering for the elite, the everyday athlete and children. With over 700 athletes competing annually this is one event to get the heart racing. More Information
June The Discovery festival is an exciting, annual event which commenced in 1969 when a group of local residents, performed the first re-enactment of the landing of Captain Cook on the banks of the Endeavour River. Today, the re-enactment is probably more famous than the original landing! More Information
July The Cairns Show has a whole range of family fun. Check out the myriad array of show bags and extreme rides. Cast a winning vote over local livestock or taste the exquisite local culinary delights. Cairns pulls out all the stops to “put on a show”. More Information
September The Carnival, held in the tropical North Queensland city of Cairns, operates over four days of celebrations, focusing around two days of horse racing. It is complemented by a host of social activities from horse racing, fashion, socialising to spot the celebrity. More Information
August/September Festival Cairns is the city’s annual celebration of who we are - our culture, our unique, tropical lifestyle, our talents, and our multi-cultural diversity. It’s a vibrant 2 week festival showcasing all that Cairns has to offer. More Information
October The Esplanade will come alive with the colour and sounds of FIESTA!! Combining sand, sea, sun and the magnificent Palm Cove Esplanade precinct with great food and wine, is a celebration of all the reasons we live in the tropics. More Information
October As the sun slowly sets on the tropical savannah bushland, the stage is set for some of Australia’s most accomplished operatic performers to shine. Get dressed up in your tux and ball gowns or keep it casual while being enchanted by their beautiful voices. More Information
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