Cairns Pride Festival

10/02/2026

🌈 Cairns Pride Inc. AGM announcement – Get Involved!

Join us at 5:30pm, Thursday 26 February for the Cairns Pride Inc. Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at 290 Draper Street, Parramatta Park QLD 4870.

We’re seeking nominations for the following positions:
• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Committee Members (5 positions)

Nominations are to be submitted to the Secretary and close one week prior to the AGM (Thursday 19 February).
Please email nominations to [email protected].

Cairns Pride Inc. works to celebrate, support, and advocate for our local LGBTIQA+ community. We welcome nominations from people who are motivated, keen to contribute, and able to commit to regular meetings and community engagement.

21/01/2026

🌈 Cairns Pride at JCU Cairns Campus! 🌈

The Cairns Pride team spent the afternoon hanging out with students at JCU Cairns, and it was such a great time! We loved chatting with students, sharing what Cairns Pride is all about, and welcoming them into the local LGBTQIA+ community 💛

We were also joined by Cairns Q***r Vibes and Gimuy Q***r Collective, who do an amazing job running inclusive, affirming events throughout the year — it was wonderful to be there together.

📅 Save the dates!
Cairns Pride Festival runs from 10–25 October 2026 — we can’t wait to celebrate with you all.
Thanks JCU for having us, and thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello! 🏳️‍🌈✨

***rvibes ***ryouth

17/11/2025

The vigil and gathering for TDoR is happening this Thursday 20th November. This gathering has come together through the efforts of community members. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has helped make this moment of remembrance possible. We have several safe venue options; confirmation will be Tuesday.

This will be a gentle and supportive space.
Anyone who wishes to share a memory, reflection, or message of solidarity is welcome to speak. You are also welcome to sit in silence or simply be present with community.

Following the vigil, we will have food to share and an opportunity to connect, support one another, and hold space together.

📍 Centacare, 22-24 Aplin St, Cairns
🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm, 20th November

All are welcome to join in reflection, respect, and solidarity.

01/11/2025

Last day to view the amazing Pride Art Exhibition 🎨🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

“HEY HOMOS” last days to view this incredible exhibition. Closing Sunday!

This year’s Cairns Pride Festival Art Exhibition, ‘Future Tense: Q***r World Building’, is now showing in the iconic Tanks Arts Centre.

This painting has sold but there is still plenty of incredible artworks available to purchase.

This exhibition is kindly supported by Cairns Tropical Pride, 2Spirits, the QLD Council for LGBTI Health and Cairns Regional Council.
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***rworldbuilding ***rworld

29/10/2025

🌈✨ON Tonight!!! ✨🌈

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW to the fabulous SSAYIT MASQUEERADE! 💃

Get tickets here 👉https://events.humanitix.com/masq***rade-ball-by-ssayit-and-headspace?fbclid=IwY2xjawNti9hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFueHJJajhIbW92WFE4bHU3AR7pzkp8XpuQSmY_ltybVjg3J0zEMx0KIj8CQExyhG8_lHDg-8qbkQIWQh6NKg_aem_jsBGAZITfLzkxih184rJiA

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28/10/2025

🌈 Cairns Pride Fair Day! 🌈

What a spectacular celebration of community, colour, and connection 💖

🎥 Dive into this 360° reel and relive the joy — stallholders, performers, and proud faces everywhere you look!

✨ Highlights from the day:
📚 Drag King Storytime brought sparkle and storytelling to life
🎶 The music was non-stop and absolutely electric — from soulful harmonies to dancefloor beats
🐾 The Dog Show stole hearts (and a few treats!) with fabulous furry flair
💃 Q was pure magic on stage
🔥 The Choral Society and Drag performers braved the heat and gave us everything
🛍️ Stalls were buzzing — so many great convos, connections, and purchases

Thank you to every volunteer, performer, stallholder, and attendee who made this day unforgettable. Cairns showed up and showed out! 🏳️‍🌈💫

Reel credit: Scott Ryan

27/10/2025

🌈 Tell Us What You Thought! 🌈

Cairns Pride Festival wrapped up in spectacular style on Sunday with our fabulous Fair Day, what a celebration! 🎉 From dazzling entertainment to vibrant stalls, community connections, and joyful moments, it was a day to remember.
Now we want to hear from YOU! 💬

What did you love? What could be even better? What would you like to see next year?

📅 We've already locked in the dates for 2026: October 9th – October 25th — so let’s make it even more amazing together!

👉 Fill out our quick survey and help shape next year’s festival:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/btjLvkKUuA

Your voice matters. Your feedback fuels the future. 💖

26/10/2025

They were amazing at Fair Day!

Get your tickets here! 💃

🌈✨ The Queens Have Arrived! ✨🌈

Our fabulous Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical cast turned heads and stole hearts at the Cairns Pride Fair Day today — and now they’re ready to take the stage! 🎭💃

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale through Ticketlink.

🔗 https://www.ticketlink.com.au/ticketlinkEvents/plays-and-theatre/priscilla,-queen-of-the-desert-the-musical

🪩 Don’t miss your chance to experience the glitter, glam, and glorious music of this iconic musical!

25/10/2025

Drag Story time with Scott T**t reading ‘What is Inclusion’ by author Jessica Window and Illustrated by Clio Gates Foale.

25/10/2025

🌈 From parade streets to warehouse beams, this Pride flag has stories stitched into every seam!

Originally crafted by the talented , this vibrant symbol first made its dazzling debut in the Cairns Festival Parade a decade ago, hoisted by countless hands and cheered on by a sea of love. Since then, it’s become a cherished part of our q***r community’s journey.

Though Andrew has moved on to new adventures, his generous gift lives on. The flag continues to fly high; whether marching down the Esplanade or standing proud at our events. And this year marks a new chapter: for the very first time, it’s hanging in Tank 3 as part of Cairns Pride Fair Day!

✨ Come witness this beautiful emblem of unity and resilience in full display today from 8am to 1pm. It’s more than fabric—it’s a legacy.

***rCairns

25/10/2025

Check out this reel of Melodic Malfeasance playing a Theremin, an electronic instrument invented back in 1920. It’s played without ever touching it, just hand movements in the air controlling pitch and volume! ⚡️

This one’s got plenty of effects layered on, it’s weird, wild, and super cool to watch! 🎛️✨

25/10/2025

Checkout Mix it with Lee - Lee Schloss Thermomix Consultant at Cairns Pride Fair Day!

🌈 Cairns Pride Festival – See You There! 🌈

I’ll be at the Cairns Pride Festival tomorrow at Tank 3 from 8am, and I’d love for you to come say hi! 💚

Come and check out the Thermomix® TM7, discover how it can help you cook smarter, save time, and make every meal effortless and delicious. 👩‍🍳✨

Whether you’re curious about how it works, want to see it in action, or just stopping by for a chat, I’d love to meet you!

See you tomorrow at Cairns Pride Festival, Tank 3 – from 8am! 🎉