The complete guide to live music in Cairns this weekend (Thu 20–Sat 22 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Cairns for live music this weekend, Thu 20 Aug to Sat 22 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
2000s + 2010s Party - Cairns
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Jack, Cairns
Artists: 2000s, 2010s Party - Cairns
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The Jazz Room: The Heart of New Orleans
When: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Bulmba-ja arts centre, Cairns City
Price: $From $34.40
Artists: The Heart of New Orleans
[Fever] ⭐ Come on down to The Jazz Room in Cairns! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New…
Sax At O'donnells Palm Cove
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: SAX MAN Troy Stevens
FINGERPRINT – THE REEF HOTEL CASINO CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Fingerprint
Live Music
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Crown Hotel, Cairns City
Artists: Live Music
Live Music on Friday evenings
Friday arvo at Dunwoody's
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Angelo D Music
Friday Evening at the Squadron by the Wayerfront
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 4:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Keith Eales
Sax At Boardwalk Social
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: SAX MAN Troy Stevens
Games Music Night at YKBC
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Davo
Cairns Super Carnival After Party
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns City
Artists: COCONUT KISS, Deluxe
Pre-party with Coconut Kiss & Deluxe. The Reef Hotel Casino is throwing the After Party for the Cairns Super Carnival.
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Cairns This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.