The complete guide to live music in Cairns this weekend (Thu 30–Sat 1 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Cairns for live music this weekend, Thu 30 Jul to Sat 1 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Lies N' Destruction - Paradise Cities Tour
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Atherton Hotel, Atherton
Price: $$40
Artists: Lies N Destruction - Guns n Roses Tribute
Lies N’ Destruction are Australia’s only nationally touring Guns N’ Roses experience, delivering the power, danger and swagger that changed rock forever. Fresh off two national tours in 2024 and 2025, the band continues to go from strength to strength, earning a reputation as Australia’s most authe…
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Grizzlyshark NQ Tour 2026 - Cairns
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Elixir Music House, Cairns City
Price: $$18
Artists: Grizzlyshark
The boys have packed up the van and are heading out. Grizzlyshark and Citadel are bringing their flavours of high-octane energy and technical prowess to North-Queensland. Grizzlyshark, a post-hardcore band with heavy emphasis on the hardcore, along with Citadel and their aggresive mode of progressiv…
JordyB The Wayne with Dickyknee on skins
When: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 4:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Deja Vu music
Ray Golding Sunset Series 4 - Usonia Dreams
When: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Ray Golding Sunset Series 4 - Usonia Dreams
Open Mic Night
When: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Open mic night
Evening Concert 4 - Baroque Bliss: The Goldberg Variations
When: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Evening Concert 4 - Baroque Bliss: The Goldberg Variations
Abi Jayden's Acoustic Pop Music at Bar36
When: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Abi Muir, Jayden David
Live Music
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Crown Hotel, Cairns City
Artists: Live Music
Live music on Friday evenings
Live Music
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Atherton International Club, Atherton
Artists: Live Music
L'Unico Trinity Beach
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at 4:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Two Dogs Music
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Cairns This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.