Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
What’s On
Upcoming Live Music
Live music will return to CCYS in 2026, featuring brilliant local talent and creating a vibrant atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Dates and artists will be announced here, so watch this space for updates.
Upcoming Events
Anchor Drop
May 30
Saturday
Anchor Drop is a one-day original music event on the banks of Chinaman Creek, held at Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron. Featuring another stacked lineup of incredible local talent. With a licensed bar and kitchen on site, plenty of parking, picnic-perfect surrounds, and heaps of room to move, Anchor Drop is equal parts party and hangout. Come early, stay late, bring a chair or a rug, and settle in for a full day of grooves, energy, and unity on the water. Exciting acts are on the way! The artist line-up will be released closer to the date.
Anchor Drop
July 4
Saturday
Anchor Drop is a one-day original music event on the banks of Chinaman Creek, held at Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron. Featuring another stacked lineup of incredible local talent. With a licensed bar and kitchen on site, plenty of parking, picnic-perfect surrounds, and heaps of room to move, Anchor Drop is equal parts party and hangout. Come early, stay late, bring a chair or a rug, and settle in for a full day of grooves, energy, and unity on the water. Exciting acts are on the way! The artist line-up will be released closer to the date.
Anchor Drop
August 15
Saturday
Anchor Drop is a one-day original music event on the banks of Chinaman Creek, held at Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron. Featuring another stacked lineup of incredible local talent. With a licensed bar and kitchen on site, plenty of parking, picnic-perfect surrounds, and heaps of room to move, Anchor Drop is equal parts party and hangout. Come early, stay late, bring a chair or a rug, and settle in for a full day of grooves, energy, and unity on the water. Exciting acts are on the way! The artist line-up will be released closer to the date.
Anchor Drop
September 19
Saturday
Anchor Drop is a one-day original music event on the banks of Chinaman Creek, held at Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron. Featuring another stacked lineup of incredible local talent. With a licensed bar and kitchen on site, plenty of parking, picnic-perfect surrounds, and heaps of room to move, Anchor Drop is equal parts party and hangout. Come early, stay late, bring a chair or a rug, and settle in for a full day of grooves, energy, and unity on the water. Exciting acts are on the way! The artist line-up will be released closer to the date.
Good Friday
April 3
Friday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Good Friday.
Easter Sunday
April 5
Sunday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
April 6
Monday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Easter Monday.
Anzac Day
April 25
Saturday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on ANZAC Day.
Labour Day
May 4
Monday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Labour Day.
Cairns Show Day
July 17
Friday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Cairns Show Day.
Kings Birthday
October 5
Monday | CLOSED
The Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron will be closed on Kings Birthday.