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About Cairns Convention Centre

The Cairns Convention Centre is a versatile, multi-space venue located in the heart of Cairns CBD at the corner of Wharf and Sheridan Street. With spaces including an Arena, Auditorium, Plenary rooms, and the City Terrace, it hosts everything from large-scale concerts and sports to conventions and exhibitions. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining options, so you can plan a smooth visit or event.

Whether you’re catching a Cairns Taipans NBL game, attending a conference, or enjoying a concert, this venue is built to handle a range of needs—from intimate sessions in the Plenary rooms to expansive exhibitions in the Arena.

Proximity to hotels and a wide selection of nearby restaurants make the Cairns Convention Centre a convenient hub for planners and attendees alike. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and dining to help you secure comfortable stays and great meals without the guesswork. For event organizers, the Centre offers flexible configurations and robust access routes, including a porte-cochere and dedicated entry for Arena guests, plus ample undercover parking.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street, Cairns 4870, Queensland, Australia.
  • Venue type: multi-space convention and entertainment centre (Arena, Auditorium, Plenary, City Terrace).
  • Arena capacity: up to 5,000 in theatre style; Arena Exhibition options also available for exhibitions.
  • Auditorium capacity: 2,300 seats in tiered theatre style (can be subdivided).
  • Plenary capacity: up to 440 theatre per room; combined two rooms up to about 450 theatre seats.
  • City Terrace capacity: Banquet 450; Cocktail up to around 1,200.
  • Parking: 239-bay undercover car park with 7 accessible bays; entry from Sheridan Street; max height 2,200 mm.
  • Drop-off/pick-up: Porte Cochere on Wharf Street and entry via Hartley Street for Arena access.
  • Transit: Centre is in Cairns CBD with easy access to local transport; onsite parking and nearby public transport options support attendees.
  • Nearby hotels: extensive accommodation within minutes walking distance; about 8,000 Cairns hotel rooms city-wide.
  • Notable events: Cairns Taipans NBL games; 2018 Commonwealth Games basketball preliminaries; concerts and other large-scale events; temporary Cairns Pop-Up Arena used during expansion.