Flickerfest kicks off on Friday, alongside lots of live music, the Tropical Steampunk Gala, the Cairns Marathon, a jukebox dance party and a trivia night.

Savannah in the Round is forging ahead with the replacement of about half its original line-up, with big names like John Butler among 22 other new artists.

Cairns is gearing up for one of the busiest weekends in a while with the Amateurs Cup, Flickerfest, the Bon Odori Festival and the Dino Expo coming up.

Local and interstate fashion designers will parade their handmade and re-purposed creations during a runway show in Cairns later this month.

Tickets have been released to JUTE Theatre's production La Bella Figura, showing this October with a completely Cairns-based cast and crew.

It's Father's Day weekend and there is so much on for Dads (and everyone else!) this weekend, from Targa Great Barrier Reef to Jazz Under The Stars.

From Mexican feasts to American-style BBQs, cocktail classes, beer towers and free bungy jumps, there's stacks of locals deals to treat dad this Sunday.

Cairns Festival is here, and with it loads of colourful events, performances and interactive displays, including its opening concert by the Esplanade on Friday.

One of the most renowned tarmac rallies is returning to Far North Queensland this spring, with details on its full program and road closures just released.

The count down to the Cairns Festival is on, with plenty of events pushing full steam ahead for the annual celebration this August and September.

This weekend comes filled with live music, country markets, and a chance to chill out with a film or two, plus a ladies day at Cannon Park Racecourse.

Works of the late William T. Cooper, described by David Attenborough as 'the world's greatest living wildlife illustrator,' will soon be shown in Cairns.

Taking place on the Cairns Esplanade lawns in early September, the ball is shaping up to be the party of the year, with final tickets nearly sold out.

In lieu of our weekend guide (events have been cancelled!), we've put together this handy list of locals discounts for eating, experiencing and staying.

We've put together a list of takeaway deals and other sweet specials for locals during lockdown, from discounted gin to free food and coffee deliveries.

From a craft beer fest to the Marliya choir in collab with Cat Empire, as well as a huge garage sale and second-hand book gala, we've got all the details.

Marliya choir, who not only sold out the Sydney Opera House but brought its audience to their feet, are returning to their hometown with the same show.

Sunny days and light winds are forecast for another perfect weekend in paradise, accompanied by outriggers, life drawings, or just....floating.