Cairns Christmas Market

Following the incredible success of our last event, which welcomed over 10,000 attendees, we’ve realised that we’ve grown much faster than anticipated. Distil on the Hill is a beautiful venue and has been incredibly supportive of us, however, it is no longer large enough to safely and comfortably accommodate the level of attendance our events are now attracting.

As a result, our next event will now take place on December 12th, 2026, and we are currently working with larger venues that can better accommodate our growing community.

If you secured a free ticket for one of our upcoming Distil on the Hill market dates, you don’t need to do anything. Your ticket will automatically be transferred to the new December 12th event date at no additional cost.

We know some of you were looking forward to the earlier dates, and we really appreciate your understanding while we make these changes. Our priority is creating a bigger, more comfortable and better organised experience for everyone.

More information about the new venue, entertainment, vendors and event details will be announced soon.

Thank you so much for supporting The Happy Market. We can’t wait to welcome you back in December!