Start planning your festival events and happenings with the Digital 2025 Shinju Matsuri Festival Event Program.
The 2025 festival starts with the Northside Rentals Shinju Matsuri Opening Ceremony on Saturday 23rd of August from 4pm- 6pm, at Town Beach. This fun, family friendly event kicks off a 16-day celebration of Broome’s vibrant culture, as we explore the unique history and rich multicultural tapestry of our community through an exciting array of events!
Join us at Town Beach to celebrate the official opening of Shinju Matsuri with a special Yawuru “Welcome to Country”, speeches and a variety of performances, before the traditional of Waking of Sammy the Dragon.
What's on at the PASPALEY PEARLS Festival Hub
Our Shinju Festival Hub is located at Town Beach overlooking picturesque Roebuck Bay. We’re excited to offer an exciting program of activities for the whole family.
Festival Hub Bar sponsored by Stone & Wood is open daily from 12-9pm.
Join Matt's Filipino Cuisine open daily from 12pm til 8pmfor a beautiful dining experience at the Shinju Hub
– Fragrant, comforting bowls of Laksa
– Fresh dumplings made with love
– A selection of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcohol drinks from the bar to complement your evening
Wednesday 3rd September
- 6pm-8pm Latin Jam Night
Thursday 4th September
- 6am-7am Sound Healing with Monique & Anna
- 11am-1pm MAHJONG
- 6pm-8pm - Shinju Matsuri Pearl Quiz Night
Friday 5th September
Saturday 6th September
Download your free 2025 Event Program
Browse all of the events online here
Win BIG at the Shinju Matsuri Raffle
For just $5 a ticket (or 3 for $10), you could take home one of three incredible prize packs valued at over $9,700 in total! Tickets available daily at the Festival Hub (11am–9pm).
Prize One – Valued at $4,000
+3-night stay
+ 60min massage at Bali Hai Resort & Spa
Cygnet Bay gift voucher
Rottnest Fast Ferries family pass
Prize Two – Valued at $3,060
3-night stay at Kimberley Sands Resort
Kimberley Quest large merch hamper
Broome Tours Mud Crabbing voucher
Prize Three – Valued at $2,700
+Paspaley Pearls jewellery voucher
3-night stay at The Billi
Pinnacle Travel Group Rottnest family pass
Rottnest Fast Ferries family pass
Kimberley Quest large merch hamper
Winners will be drawn at the Festival Finale on Saturday 7 September at Town Beach!
Big thanks to our raffle sponsors: Cygnet Bay Pearls, The Billi, Kimberley Sands Resort, Broome Tours, Paspaley Pearls, Kimberley Quest, Pinnacle Travel Group, Rottnest Fast Ferries, and Bali Hai Resort & Spa. Don’t miss your chance - grab your tickets at the Hub today!
For more updates about the 2025 Shinju Matsuri Festival head to the Shinju Matsuri Facebook page, Instagram and the official Shinju Matsuri website.
Need local information and booking assistance?
Broome Visitor Centre
Call: 08 9195 2200
Email: [email protected]
Location: 1 Hamersley St (near Male Oval) Google map
Socials: Facebook or Instagram
