Tropic Weekender: Your insider guide to the best events this weekend


As our weekend weather story here explains, it's going to be a stunning, slightly cooler weekend in Cairns and the Tropical North.

That means it's the perfect setting for 48 hours of fun and exploration ahead.

Check out the soccer action at Barlow Park with Cairns FC playing at home on Saturday, boogie to DJ Clueless at Kezz Bar and finish the weekend the right way with Sunday Sessions at Three Wolves.

Whatever you decide to do, have an awesome tropical weekend!



Saturday May 12

1. Cairns Esplanade Markets: Info

2. Cairns FC vs SWQ Thunder FC at Barlow Park: Info

3. DJ Clueless at Kezz Bar: Info

4. Free entry at Cairns Art Gallery: Info

5. Enjoy a creative cocktail at Gin Social at Hilton Cairns: Info

6. RnB Superclub featuring DJ Sefu & MC Losty at Gilligans: Info

7. MOJO at Elixir: Info

8. 4 In A Groove at Red Beret Hotel: Info

9. Maxi Basshead at Green Ant Cantina: Info

10. Soul Jah Trio at the Conservatory Bar: Info

11. Karaoke Night at Apres Beach Bar & Grill: Info

12. The Longest Minute - A JUTE play about the incredible 2015 NRL Grand Final: Info

Sunday May 13

13. Mother's Day Community Cycle at Goomboora Park Adventure Playground: Info

14. Mother's Day Classic fun run at the Cairns Esplanade: Info

15. Bungalow Community Garden Open Day: Info

16. Mother's Day Succulent Workshop at Barr St Markets: Info

17. Stand up comedy show at Suprimo: Info

18. Screening of Midnight Oil documentary at Event Cinemas Cairns CBD: Info

19. Sunday Sessions at Three Wolves: Info