Events

We want to celebrate all the Mums and caregivers this year. Here are some ways to share the love in Broome this Mother's Day...

A solar eclipse will be visible in Broome on Thursday 20th April, at approximately 11.52am, as the Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this will be a spectacular sight! We have some local events to help you get into ECLIPSE MODE including a day cruise experience and free community event at Town Beach.

We have gathered some of the local events happening in Broome over the Easter weekend 2023 and across the April holidays. We can't wait until you #visitbroome

Events held on March 2 and 3 will include the centrepiece Commemoration Service at the Beford Park War Memorial attended by dignitaries including Ambassador of Netherlands in Australia Marion Derckx, Consul-General of Japan in Western Australia Naito Yasushi, and British Consul General in Western Australia Tina Redshaw.

We have some wonderful, local events happening across Broome over the remainder of December 2022. From Santa photos, kids craft activities to Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve celebrations. Browse through our list of fantastic festive fun!

JANUARY 2023 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM AT THE BRAC. Registrations are now open. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4mw2cp
*Don't forget to select the correct date range when browsing the different events on the booking portal*

It’s happening again this Friday 2nd December as the streets of Chinatown will come alive for the festive season. This will be our third year with more live entertainment, kid’s actives, food vendors and late night shopping. Come along to this FREE community event.

The 2024 Shinju Matsuri Festival of the Pearl dates are Saturday 17th August - Sunday 1st September 2024

Join us for an unforgettable experience, CinefestOZ Broome is a four day immersive film experience 3-6 of November, and is WA's First Nations Film Festival. Set in the centre of Broome, the inaugural festival comprises a mix of feature film screenings and special events.

Tickets are now available to purchase from the Broome Visitor Centre for the 2022 Stompem Ground Festival on Saturday 17 September!! Don't miss out on this electrifying day of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal music, dance and culture headlined by Midnight Oil.

The proceeds from the annual Environs Kimberley Art Auction go to artists and art centres for works sold, and support the conservation work of Environs Kimberley.

Wander Chinatown shops to browse designs, enjoy live music, free bubbles and canapes, along with fun activities and loads of amazing door prizes. Chinatown Ladies Night will be held on the Friday 5th August 2022 from 5pm.

Plenty of spaces left on the bus tour (28 guests) – the bus tour starts at 11:30am from the Women of Pearling statue to Streeter’s Jetty. A returning bus will depart at 2pm from Streeter’s Jetty returning guests back to the Women of Pearling statue.

Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre deliver an activity-based program during School Holiday periods. With two sessions daily, these fun activities are sure to keep the kids busy. Suitable for ages 6-12 years.

Staircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon which occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay. The Staircase to the Moon happens 2 - 3 days a month between March and October in Broome, Western Australia.

A new event promoting the creative skills of Indigenous fashion designers is being supported by the Shire of Broome this National Reconciliation Week (NRW).

The Broome Fringe Festival May 27 – June 6 2022, celebrates our homegrown artists, musicians, performers and the rest of our creative community. Events include the Art Trail, a saucy cabaret, exhibitions, gigs and workshops at our Festival Hub and so much more!

Easter in Broome is jam packed with local events and happenings. Find out more ...

This is a call out to get involved in the parade this August 21st as the town gathers to celebrate the colour and spirit of Shinju Matsuri.

Sydney Cove Oyster Bar are finally BACK for 2022! Find out how to book your table...

Due to the emerging covid situation in Broome & the wider Kimberley, and considering one of the core values of Broome Pride is for our events to run in the best interest of the community’s health and safety, we have had to make the tough decision that the Broome Mardi Gras 2022 events cannot proceed on the dates planned.

The 2024 Shinju Matsuri Festival of the Pearl dates are Saturday 17th August - Sunday 1st September 2024