The complete guide to live music in Cairns this weekend (Thu 16–Sat 18 Jul 2026). 9 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Cairns for live music this weekend, Thu 16 Jul to Sat 18 Jul 2026. 9 shows across the city.
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
When: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Saint Monica's Cathedral, Cairns City
Price: $From $40.50
Artists: Joe Hisaishi
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cairns. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Saint Monica's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute conce…
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Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins
When: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Saint Monica's Cathedral, Cairns City
Price: $From $29.00
Artists: Phil Collins
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cairns. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Phil Collins at Saint Monica's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute conce…
JordyB The Wayne with Kerri on skins
When: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 4:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Deja Vu music
Shadows from the Past
When: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Whiskey Boat
FINGERPRINT - THE REEF HOTEL CASINO CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
When: Thursday 16 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Fingerprint
Live Music
When: Friday 17 July 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Atherton International Club, Atherton
Artists: Live Music
Davie Smith Duo @ Ellis Beach Bar Grill
When: Friday 17 July 2026 at 5:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Davie Smith Duo
Sax At Boardwalk Social
When: Friday 17 July 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: SAX MAN Troy Stevens
Live Music
When: Friday 17 July 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Rowly Band
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Cairns This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.