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August 2018
51st Australian National Championships of Irish Dancing
Capturing all the excitement of the international dance show hits, Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, the Cairns Convention Centre is hosting five full days of world-class dancing when it presents the 51st Australian National Championships of Irish Dancing from Wednesday 3rd October 2018 to Sunday 7th October 2018.
Convention Centre Car Park NOT OPEN for The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Please note that the Cairns Convention Centre car park will not be open to patrons during The Simon and Garfunkel Story.We regret any inconvenience caused on this occasion.Limited disability parking will be available. For further information contact Cairns Convention Centre staff.
June 2018
Sports Retail Conference
Australia's leading sporting and leisure goods retailer, Rebel, hosted their ‘Sports Retail Conference’ recently at the Cairns Convention Centre. The 400 delegates enjoyed three days of business sessions, an interactive trade exhibition and a variety of social functions.
Creating Connections: Developing Personal and Social Capabilities’
The Australian Association of Special Education National Conference are offering a program that features a strong focus on families when it is hosted at the Convention Centre from 8-10 July 2018. They have invited family members of students with a disability to be present, participate and provide their insights into how schools can foster strong connections with families.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Performing to great acclaim around the world, The Simon & Garfunkel Story will be presented live at the Cairns Convention Centre on Wednesday 29th August 2018. Starting from their humble beginnings as 50’s Rock n Roll duo Tom & Jerry, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes you through all the songs and stories that shaped them, the dramatic split, their individual solo careers and ending with a stunning recreation of the legendary 1981 Central Park reunion concert.
MACRO2018 – Strengthening Collaboration, Deepening Knowledge and Creating Solutions
MACRO2018, the World Polymer Congress, is expected to attract more than 700 delegates when it is held at the Convention Centre from 1-5 July. The exciting program will cover all areas of polymer science and engineering, including synthesis, characterisation, processing, modeling and materials.