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Cairns Weekend Events Guide
Cairns hosts the fifth Loy Kra Thong Festival along with music shows, sports and cultural activities this weekend.
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This weekend Cairns features the fifth Loy Kra Thong Festival celebrating Thai culture, along with live music and theatre events. The program brings together multiple festivals, performances and exhibitions across the city and nearby areas.
Music Performances
Major music performances include Aloe Blacc at the Tanks, The Teskey Brothers at CPAC, and Crooked Colours celebrating 20 years of Gilligan's. These shows form part of the broader live music and theatre offerings listed for the weekend.
Sports and Exhibitions
The Cairns Taipans host a home NBL basketball game at the Cairns Convention Centre, while UMI Arts launches their year's finale exhibition. These events sit alongside other scheduled activities at established local venues.
Film and Additional Highlights
Additional weekend highlights include the Travelling Film Festival with award-winning films, Reggaetown Festival in Kuranda, and exhibitions at Cairns Museum and Artview Gallery. The events draw from listings that cover film screenings and gallery displays across the region.
Family and Cultural Events
Family and cultural events include the Tablelands Folk Festival at Yungaburra, Cairns Pride Fest all weekend, and the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Swim Series. These activities run across the full weekend period and cater to a range of interests.
The listed events are drawn from current weekend calendars and provide options for residents and visitors seeking cultural, sporting and family experiences. Details on tickets and schedules appear on the event listing sites referenced in the sources.
Practical information on attending these events can be found through the event platforms that compile the weekend program. Checking those sites offers the latest updates on times and locations for each activity.