Cairns Convention Centre

Cairns Convention Centre is a multi-purpose venue in Cairns, Australia, with multiple spaces designed for different types of events and performances. The facility includes a main auditorium with approximately 2,300 seats and a separate arena with around 5,000 seats for sporting events and shows.

The venue opened in 1996 as Australia's first regional convention center and became an important landmark for the city. An expansion in 1999 added a new arena to serve the local basketball team.

The center acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji and Yirrganydji peoples, through permanent cultural recognition visible throughout the spaces. This recognition shapes how the venue presents itself to visitors and the community.

The venue is located in the Central Business District and can be easily reached on foot from downtown areas. The facility is well-equipped with modern amenities for visitors attending events or conferences.

The venue has received international recognition for its congress facilities and design standards from a leading professional association. This distinction reflects the level of quality maintained at the location.

Location: Cairns

Inception: June 26, 1996

Official opening: June 26, 1996

Capacity: 5300

Website: http://cairnsconvention.com.au

GPS coordinates: -16.92750,145.77778

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50