Settle in for 8 nights of free, feel-good live music under the stars at the Cairns Esplanade Main Stage.

Check out this epic line-up for Sat 6 Sep:

6.00PM – 7.00PM: Burger Joint
7.30PM – 9.00PM: Quarter Street

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.

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