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OPENING NIGHT!Set times:
5:45PM - 6:30PM: Loni Fitzpatrick
6:45PM - 7:30PM: Dizzy Doolan
8:00PM - 9:00PM: Groove Terminator and Soul Song Choir
Settle in for 8 nights of free, feel-good live music under the stars at the Cairns Esplanade Main Stage.
With a mix of local legends and touring favourites, the waterfront comes alive each night with free live music from some of the country’s most exciting artists – including homegrown heroes and national touring acts bringing the heat.
Each night offers something fresh, with a soundtrack that spans soul, funk, roots, indie, and full-throttle party energy. Whether you’re chasing the sunset with friends, kicking off your evening, or stumbling upon something unforgettable, this is the place to be.
With a relaxed tropical vibe and the Coral Sea as your backdrop, it’s the ultimate city Festival hangout. No tickets. No fuss. Just great music, good people, and pure Cairns magic.
Bring a picnic rug, your dancing shoes, and a big dose of good energy – the Esplanade Main Stage is waiting.
📍 Esplanade Main Stage
For more details, check out the website:
cairnsfest.com.au/mainstage/openingnight
For the full Cairns Festival Main Stage program, check out: cairnsfest.com.au/mainstage
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Western Lawn Cairns Esplanade, 95 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, Cairns
