Great Australian Bites Cairns
Munro Martin Parklands
Monday 26 January 2026
5pm - 8pm
Great Australian Bites Cairns is a free, family-friendly evening packed with fun, culture and entertainment. This Australia Day, head to Munro Martin Parklands for a relaxed and tropical atmosphere celebrating community spirit, with gates opening at 4.30pm.
The evening will kick off with the Australia Day Awards from 5pm to 6pm, recognising outstanding local community members. After the ceremony, the park will come alive with live music, cultural performances and interactive activities for all ages until 8pm.
Families can enjoy a wide range of free activities throughout the evening, including:
- Face painting - get creative and colourful
- Bugzy Bumblebee bubble workshops - blow your own giant bubbles
- Jumping castle - bounce around and burn off some energy
- Mini golf - fun for kids and adults alike
- Palm weaving workshops by WEAVE n ART - learn traditional craft skills
Enjoy an exciting lineup of local entertainment and cultural performances, including:
- Toshi Sakamoto
- Sand & Sea Dance Troupe
- All in Line-Dancers
- Whiskey Boat
- Vivien Aisi
- Tropic Thunder
Sample delicious food from a variety of local vendors, including:
- Rotary Club of Cairns West - sausage sizzle
- BBQ Brothers
- The Hungry Nomad
- Mojo Street Food
- Mo Mo Express
Bring your friends and family for an evening of local talent, delicious food and community connection under the stars at Munro Martin Parklands.
Find out about the other Great Australian Bites events taking place across Queensland.
Presented by Cairns Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Government and assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
