Mission Beach Live Music
Live Music in Mission Beach
Mission Beach Tavern is one of the easiest places to find live music and weekend entertainment in Mission Beach, with live music every Friday and Saturday night, Friday Goose Club, DJs and special-event nights, plus all-day food, cold drinks and live sport in the heart of the village.
Coming up
The big nights booked at the Tavern.
Sat 12 + Sun 13 Sep · Hot Ice BandCairns rock band, 90s Rock Night — playing Saturday night and again Sunday arvo.
Sat 26 Sep · Matt CameronDJ up from the Sunshine Coast, after the AFL Grand Final on the big screens.
Sat 17 Oct · Green ZoneFive-piece Cairns band for the Big Blues Party, New Orleans style.
Sat 31 Oct · Luke FletcherHalloween DJ takeover.
Sat 14 + Sun 15 Nov · The WaitCairns band over two nights, Saturday and Sunday.
Andy G, Paul Brennan and Fraser Scott play the regular Friday and Saturday nights in between. Line-ups and times can change, so check the What’s On page or call (07) 4088 6688 before you head in.
The weekend answer
Friday and Saturday music, cold drinks and a proper pub night.
If you are looking for live music in Mission Beach, Mission Beach Tavern is the central place to check first. Live music plays every Friday and Saturday night, and once a month the Tavern puts on a bigger show, anything from a DJ set through to a four-piece rock band. Those are the biggest nights on the calendar here.
The Tavern is right in the village at 52 Porter Promenade, close to accommodation, the beachfront, shops and tour pick-up points. Come in for dinner first, stay for the music, or meet friends for a cold drink after a beach day.
More than one night
Weekly events keep the Tavern moving.
Friday Goose Club
Tickets from 5pm, draw at 6:30pm, over $2000 in prizes every Friday, then live music keeps the night going.
Saturday live music
Live music is the regular Friday and Saturday anchor, with Punters Club through the afternoon and a bigger monthly show that ranges from a DJ set to a four-piece rock band.
Food before the show
Kitchen dining runs 11am to 8.30pm, so you can make it dinner, drinks and a night out in one stop.
Plan the night
Good for locals, guests and travellers.
Mission Beach Tavern suits locals meeting up for the weekend, accommodation guests who want an easy night close by, backpackers looking for a social pub, and road-trippers staying over between Townsville and Cairns.
Check What’s On before you come in, because special events, public holidays and performer times can change. The bar and bottle shop are open 10am to 10pm, and the kitchen serves 11am to 8.30pm.
Mission Beach Tavern
52 Porter Promenade
Mission Beach QLD 4852
Call (07) 4088 6688 to check tonight’s line-up or book a table.
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Live music FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find live music in Mission Beach?
Mission Beach Tavern is a central place for live music in Mission Beach, with live music every Friday and Saturday night, a bigger show once a month that ranges from a DJ set to a four-piece rock band, cold drinks and all-day food in the heart of the village.
Does Mission Beach Tavern have live music every week?
Live music plays every Friday and Saturday night at Mission Beach Tavern, plus one bigger show a month ranging from a DJ set to a four-piece rock band. Event times and performers can change, so check the What’s On page or call the Tavern before you visit.
What else is on at Mission Beach Tavern?
Mission Beach Tavern runs weekly events including Friday Goose Club, Thursday pool comp, Saturday Punters Club and live music, DJs and live sport with FOX Sports, TAB and KENO.
Updated August 2026.