What's On in Cairns This Weekend — Thu 6–Sat 8 Aug 2026

Here's what's on in Cairns for live music this weekend, Thu 6 Aug to Sat 8 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.

Daft Weeknd

When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: The Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns City
Artists: Daft Weeknd

Australia's premier Electronic Dance Music tribute act celebrating 30 years of The Reef Hotel Casino.

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Daft Weeknd

When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: The Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns City
Artists: Daft Weeknd

Australia's premier Electronic Dance Music tribute act celebrating 30 years of The Reef Hotel Casino.

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Food and Wine Festival

When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Salt House, Cairns City

A Taste of the Tropics - Food & Wine Festival featuring live music, food stalls, wine, cocktails, and local producers

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Strait To Jamaica 2026 ~ 'Patou in black and white' Movie Premiere and PA

When: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Patou Powell

Open Mic Night

When: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Wild Pony Saloon Bar

A Taste of Ireland 2026

When: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: A Taste of Ireland Company

SANCHEZ – THE REEF HOTEL CASINO CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

When: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: SANCHEZ

Live Music

When: Friday 7 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Atherton International Club, Atherton
Artists: Live Music

Live Music

When: Friday 7 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Crown Hotel, Cairns City
Artists: Live Music

Live music on Friday evenings

Harmonique - Live Music at the Squadron

When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 4:45pm
Where: Entertainment Cairns, Bungalow
Artists: Harmonique

For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Cairns This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.