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

Last night of Cairns Festival 2025 – here’s the line-up for
Sun 7 Sep:

5.00PM – 6.15PM: Velvet Trip
6.45PM – 8.00PM: Kaweyova

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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