Entertainment
24 October, 2025
Music heralds hot summer
THE excitement is building at Cairns Showgrounds as Be Social Fest gears up to bring thousands of music lovers together this weekend for a celebration of sound, style and summer vibes.
With ticket sales already surpassing 6000, organisers are urging fans to act fast.
Final tickets are still available but disappearing quickly ahead of Saturday’s main event.
The weekend kicks off on Friday 24 October with the Be Social Warm-Up Party at The Jack, featuring Winston Surfshirt and friends (18-plus only). Then on Saturday, 25 October, the Cairns Showgrounds will transform into a full-scale festival hub, with gates open from 1 pm to 10 pm.
Headliners Matt Corby and Bliss n Eso will take to the stage, while Sneaky Sound System promises a sunset set to remember.
The stellar lineup also includes Baauer (USA), Yolanda Be Cool, Boo Seeka, Crooked Colours, Karnivool, Ocean Sleeper, Mashd N Kutcher (DJ Set), Ruby Fields and more – covering indie, rock, dance, and electronic genres.
Festival director Michael Delaney said the buzz has been extraordinary, with fans travelling from across Australia and even overseas.
“We’re bringing a full-scale, North Queensland-made festival back to the Showgrounds – big stage, big sound, and a line-up that’s both nationally headlined and locally grounded,” he said.
“Cairns is ready for a weekend of great music, shared moments, and peachy spring weather – it’s going to be big for the city.”
Adding extra flair, Cairns Fashion Week has joined as the festival’s official fashion partner, with on-site styling activations soon to be revealed.
Meanwhile, Wolf Lane Distillery will sponsor the Family VIP area, serving signature cocktails and local gin favourites.
Festival setup is already underway, with the showgrounds transforming into a vibrant hub of stages, food stalls, rides, art installations and markets. Areas cater to all ages, with 18-plus zones, VIP experiences and a dedicated family VIP area.
For out-of-town festivalgoers, a variety of travel and accommodation deals are available via Tropical North Queensland.
Be Social Fest, presented by Raise the Seventh, is the largest music festival staged in Far North Queensland in recent years. It is designed for audiences aged 15 to 50-plus with entertainment to suit every generation.
For tickets, full lineup, and festival info, visit: www.bit.ly/3L2zkii
