Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Cairns Performing Arts Centre Home of arts, theatre, comedy, dance & music in the heart of Cairns.πŸ’œ
CPAC is a Cairns Regional Council's venue.
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πŸ“» ✨LOVE AN '80s DRESS-UP PARTY? βœ¨πŸ•ΊWe've got just the thing for you and your crew! πŸ’œJoin us in the CPAC foyer before Dirt...
02/09/2026

πŸ“» ✨LOVE AN '80s DRESS-UP PARTY? βœ¨πŸ•Ί

We've got just the thing for you and your crew! πŸ’œ

Join us in the CPAC foyer before Dirty Fame: Flash Candles Club and come dressed to impress in your best '80s-inspired costume for your chance to WIN a bar voucher! 🍹🎢

Think Madonna, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Boy George, Miami Vice and more! πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ€πŸ•ΆοΈπŸ’ƒ

πŸ† BEST DRESSED INDIVIDUAL: $50 bar voucher
πŸ† BEST DRESSED GROUP: $120 bar voucher

πŸ“ Foyer
⏰ Competition drawn at 7pm, Sat 5 Sep

So grab your crew, tease that hair, throw on the neon and bring your '80s A-game! 🌈✨

Less than 50 tickets left! cairnsfestival.com.au/dirty-fame

Best known for his acclaimed Kenny Rogers & Friends theatre show, Graham captures the warmth, unmistakable style and sto...
02/09/2026

Best known for his acclaimed Kenny Rogers & Friends theatre show, Graham captures the warmth, unmistakable style and storytelling that made Kenny Rogers one of the world’s most loved entertainers.

Audiences are treated to a wonderful collection of classics including The Gambler, Lady, Lucille, She Believes in Me, Coward of the County, Reuben James, Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town, Daytime Friends, You Can’t Make Old Friends and the unforgettable Islands in the Stream.

A show filled with timeless songs, great musicianship, wonderful memoriesβ€”and a night of entertainment not to be missed.

Sat 19 Sep | 7.30pm | CPAC
🎫 https://www.ticketlink.com.au/kenny-rogers

01/09/2026

Experience the soaring beauty and emotional power of the music made famous by Andrea Bocelli, performed by Australia's favourite tenor.

Described by the BBC as "Australia's answer to Andrea Bocelli," international lyric tenor Paul Ettore Tabone has appeared on some of the world's most celebrated stages. From London's West End, Broadway, Teatro Carlo Felice, the National Opera of Bucharest and now the Cairns Performing Arts Centre.

With his golden tone and commanding stage presence, Tabone delivers an evening of passion, elegance and world-class artistry.

Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli
Friday 11 September, 2pm | CPAC Studio
🎟️ www.ticketlink.com.au/tabone

31/08/2026

Reflecting on a beautiful night with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, serenading Cairns under the full moon.

Munro Martin Parklands hosted a special event, on the first night of Cairns Festival - celebrating the debut of local composer Jon Platz β€˜Prelude for a Painted Sky,’ underneath the stars that inspired him.

From the clarinet concerto, to young musicians showcasing their talents and fabulous energy brought by both conducter Nil Venditti and host Ed Le Broq.

It was a night to remember!✨🎻

Stay tuned for our next outdoor concert, and thankyou for joining us on the grass πŸ’š

31/08/2026

Hello from Gabby Diaz! πŸ‘‹

Are You Lonesome Tonight arrives at Cairns Performing Arts Centre this weekend ! A spectacular celebration of both opera and country music, hear the incredible vocals of Gabby Marie Diaz - merging these two genres together πŸ’•

Expect to hear arias and songs by Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daly, Dolly Parton and more, prepare for a night full of heart and adventure.

Sun 6 Sep | 2pm & 7pm
Performed by Opera Queensland
Proudly part of Cairns Festival

✨ Are You Lonesome Tonight
πŸ“ Cairns Performing Arts Centre
🎟️ ticketlink.com.au/operaq

27/08/2026

Practice makes progress! 🎻

Mentoring in the CPAC rehearsal rooms, these side by side workshops prepare the young musicians who will join Queensland Symphony Orchestra on stage tonight at Munro Martin Parklands

Be inspired by their piece tonight !

TONIGHT! | 7.30pm | Munro Martin Parklands
Proudly part of Cairns Festival

🎟️ www.cairnsfestival.com.au/QSO

27/08/2026

Bluegrass meets Bel Canto. Puccini with a twang

It’s giving country roads, with operatic scale and we are here for it. You didn’t know you needed this crossover.

Come curious ! Boots and ballgowns on. Proudly part of Cairns Festival

Opera Queensland
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Sun 6 Sep β”‚ 2pm & 6pm
πŸ“Cairns Performing Arts Centre
🎟️ Link in bio

Orchestra, solo theatre 🐟, 80's comedy cabaret or country opera with Cairns Festival 🀩 The festival lineup at Cairns Per...
24/08/2026

Orchestra, solo theatre 🐟, 80's comedy cabaret or country opera with Cairns Festival

🀩 The festival lineup at Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Munro Martin Parklands

🎫 Tickets at cairnsfestival.com.au

🀠🎭 Country music and opera. The combo you didn't know you needed!Are You Lonesome Tonight brings together two musical wo...
21/08/2026

🀠🎭 Country music and opera. The combo you didn't know you needed!

Are You Lonesome Tonight brings together two musical worlds in a way that's bold, surprising and seriously entertaining.

Think beloved country classics alongside soaring operatic favourites. Dolly Parton meets Puccini. Troy Cassar-Daley meets Verdi. Performed live by Opera Queensland's outstanding young artists, this is a show packed with powerhouse vocals, heart and a whole lot of fun.

No opera expertise required. Come curious, and get ready for a great night or afternoon!

2 π’”π’‰π’π’˜π’” π’‚π’—π’‚π’Šπ’π’Šπ’‚π’ƒπ’π’† !
πŸ“… Sun 6 Sep 2pm & 7pm
πŸ“CPAC for Cairns Festival
🎟️ https://ticketlink.com.au/opera_q

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