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What's on around Port Douglas

Discover what’s on in Port Douglas during your stay, from local markets and food festivals to major events like Taste Port Douglas and IRONMAN Cairns. Stay up to date with the latest happenings, seasonal events, and community experiences across Port Douglas and Tropical North Queensland.

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Evening aerial view of the Taste Port Douglas festival featuring waterfront dining, glowing lights, tropical palm trees, and guests gathered beside a luxury lagoon-style pool.

26 March

Taste of Port Douglas – August 6-9, 2026

There are food festivals, and then there is Taste Port Douglas. Four days. Celebrity chefs. Long lunches beneath the Poinciana trees with the Coral Sea glittering in the background. It is one of those events you hear about once and immediately start planning around. Taste Port Douglas returns for 2026 from 6 to 9 August, and if you have never been,…
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Cyclists riding along the scenic coastal highway during IRONMAN Cairns, with ocean views, rugged coastline, and tropical hillside landscapes in Far North Queensland.

13 March

Ironman Cairns – June 14, 2026

One of the most breathtaking endurance events in the world, Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns returns on Sunday, 14 June 2026, bringing athletes from across the globe to test their strength, stamina, and determination in the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Set against a backdrop of crystal-clear waters, rainforest-covered mountains, and stunning co…
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Twilight view of Savannah Sounds at Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas, featuring colourful event lighting, crowds gathering by the waterfront, and tropical scenery at sunset.

13 March

Savannah Sounds Port Douglas – May 22-24, 2026

Every year, Port Douglas comes alive with music, colour and celebration—and one of the most anticipated highlights is Savannah Sounds, a three-day music festival held at Rex Smeal Park during the iconic Port Douglas Carnivale. It’s a feel-good, fun-filled event that combines live music, tropical energy, and coastal scenery in one unforgettable week…
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Fireworks lighting up the night sky during Carnivale in Port Douglas, with illuminated palm trees, outdoor event seating, and crowds gathered along the tropical waterfront.

13 March

Port Douglas Carnivale – May 22-24th, 2026

Get ready for the most exciting weekend of the year in Far North Queensland. Port Douglas Carnivale 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet, celebrating 30 years of unforgettable entertainment, mouth-watering food, and vibrant community spirit. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, beachgoer, or family traveler, this year’s event promises s…
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erial view of the Port Shorts Film Festival at Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas, featuring an outdoor cinema setup surrounded by palm trees and oceanfront tropical scenery.

13 March

Port Shorts Film Festival – October 24, 2026

If you are looking for something truly special to do in Port Douglas this October, the Port Shorts Film Festival is it. Held under the stars at Rex Smeal Park on Saturday, 24 October 2026, this one-night-only event is one of the most unique Port Douglas experiences you will find anywhere in Tropical North Queensland. Now in its 10th year and recogn…
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Aerial view of participants during the Run Port Douglas event, winding through the waterfront streets near Crystalbrook Marina with tropical scenery and ocean views.

13 February

Run Port Douglas – September 5, 2026

If you have been looking for a reason to visit Port Douglas, this is it. Run Port Douglas is back for 2026, and it is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular running events on the Australian calendar. With four distances to choose from and a finish line on the sand at Four Mile Beach, this is the kind of event that stays with you long after th…
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view from Flagstaff hill of port douglas and four mile beach

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