Festivals in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Music and Culture Festival

Celebrate ancient history and culture less than an hour from Cairns at the Yarrabah’s new look Music and Culture Festival on August 30 at Bishop Malcolm Park from 1-10pm. Run by the community for the community, the festival will feature bands, traditional dance, an art and crafts market, food vans and light projections.

For the sporty locals and travellers, the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival is taking place September 12-14 with the exciting new addition of the Run Port Douglas event. The festival now offers four ride distances and four run distances including a half marathon.

Savannah in the Round 2025 in Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands has announced a stellar lineup featuring both international and Australian artists. Taking place on October 9-12, the music festival will be headlined by Zac Brown Band and Jackson Dean from the US, alongside Australian music icons like James Reyne, Kasey Chambers and Daryl Braithwaite.

Be Social Fest is hitting Cairns this October for two epic days of live music, good vibes and unmissable festival energy! Kick off the party on October 24 at The Jack with an exclusive 18+ pre-party featuring Winston Surfshirt and friends, then come back for the all-ages main event on October 25 at Cairns Showgrounds, headlined by Matt Corby and Bliss N Eso. Expect food stalls, show rides, art installations, markets, and VIP areas for all ages.

For more information go to cairnsgreatbarrierreef.com

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