Nightlife in Cairns

Places

• The Woolshed

  24 Shields Street, city centre

  An upstairs nightclub, with parties at night. The Cotton Club restaurant is at street level.

  +18
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• Gilligan's (club and live music)

  Grafton Street, city centre

  A club with live music and DJs, karaoke and quizzes depending on the day. The Attic opens on Saturdays until 3:00 am and Wet Club is the Sunday pool party, with no entry charge.

  +18
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• The Jack

  Sheridan Street and 52 Spence Street, city centre

  A venue with a bar, restaurant, covered patio and live shows, with a capacity of 800 people. Open from 10:00 am to 2:00 am.

  +18
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• Rattle n Hum Cairns

  65-67 The Esplanade

  A pub with meals, sport on screens and live music, opposite the Esplanade promenade.

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• Salt House

  Marina Point

  A venue next to the marina with a restaurant, bar and pizzeria. Open daily from 11:30 am.

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• Reef Hotel Casino

  35-41 Wharf Street

  A hotel with a casino, restaurants, live music and sport on screens. The gaming area is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 am and does not allow entry to under-18s.

  +18
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• Cazalys Cairns

  344 Mulgrave Road

  A social club with a restaurant, gaming room and stadium, open to visitors, with a smart-casual dress code. Its November 2026 calendar includes live music several days a week.

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• Tanks Arts Centre

  46 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill

  An arts centre that hosted activities for Cairns Festival 2026. We could not confirm its current programme.

  Not verified
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