Events
Broome and the Kimberley plays host to many amazing events and festivals such as Staircase to the Moon, 2025 Shinju Matsuri Festival, 2025 Broome Races, UNTAMED UNCUT, Broome International Airport Marathon, Cable Beach Broome Mardi Gras, A Taste of Broome, CinefestOZ First Nations Film Festival, Triathlon, 2025 Broome Rodeo, Fusion Moonrise, Broome Fringe Festival, art exhibitions, theatre and performance, local community events, Broome Courthouse Markets, live music and much more.
Note: Event details, dates and times may have changed/cancelled since first published. We update our calendar as often as possible.

- 2025 Major Events across Broome and the Kimberley (PDF)
- 2025 WA Public Holiday & WA School Holidays (PDF)
- 2025 Staircase to the Moon Dates (PDF)
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Divers Tavern - Meat Tray Raffle from 4-7pm
Regular Event4:00pm - 7:00pm
Come along for your chance to WIN a Meat Tray at Divers Tavern
Drawn at 6.30pm
1 ticket per item.
Thursday Night Market at Town Beach, Broome
Broome Event4:00pm - 8:00pm
The Thursday Night Market in Broome is a fantastic night out for the whole family at the spectacular Town Beach. Enjoy a great selection of food, shopping and live music. From 4pm - 8pm at Town Beach, Broome.
View EventSea Swallow & Aubrey Maher at The Roey
Broome Music5:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us on Thursday 21st August as Live in The Lounge presents Sea Swallow ft. Aubrey Maher. Expect a magical evening of live original folk songs & country blues with Freo-based duo Sea Swallow in collaboration with Broome bluesman, Aubrey Maher.Sea Swallow, Claire Moodie & Bill Lawrie, played some of their first shows as a duo while living in Broome through 2019.Since then they have played across the south of WA & as far away as the Scottish Highlands, steadily developing their sound & songs.Along the way they picked up the award for West Australian Music Country Song of the Year in 2023 & have played everything from noisy bars and big rodeos to concerts & festivals, as well as releasing two albums. For Bill, Live in The Lounge will be chance to play his blues harp again alongside Aubrey Maher. Bill & Aubrey played together in Broome's mighty “Jukebox Blues Band” a few years back.Aubrey learned his craft, working for many years in the Melbourne blues scene, before settling in Broome a decade or so ago. He is an exceptional interpreter of the blues.The Lounge Bar will be the perfect venue for the show - a set featuring the harmonies, the songs, & stage chemistry that are Sea Swallow hallmarks, plus a set of authentic, sweet and gritty country blues featuring Sea Swallow & Aubrey Maher.
View EventSteak Night at Divers Tavern
Broome EventRegular Event5:00pm - 8:00pm
Come down for Thursday night Steak Night at Divers Tavern. Scotch fillet and Schooner with chips and salad $40. Bookings 08 9193 6066. The Divers Bistro offers a range of sumptuous dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. You will find a selection of seasonal and daily specials too. DINNER: 5pm-8pm.
Broome Movies - Sun Pictures
Sun Picture Gardens5:30pm - 11:00pm
Catch at movie at Sun Picture Gardens. Two movies nightly. Upcoming session times are below. Book tickets online at www.broomemovies.com.au or arrive early to book at the cinema.
View EventStephen Pigram playing live at Broome Golf Club
Broome Music5:30pm - 7:00pm
Stephen Pigram playing live on Thursday from 5.30pm - 7pm at the Broome Golf Club. We are lucky enough to have the very talented local music icon from Pigram Music Pty. Ltd call our stage home every Thursday until the end of August. Call 0409 684 972 to make a restaurant booking or book a table online.
Wet T Shirt Comp at The Roey
Broome Event8:00pm - 11:30pm
Brace yourself for the biggest night out in Broome! No Thursday night in Broome would be complete without a visit to the Wet-T! We bring in the biggest crowds that Broome has to offer, so come along and take advantage of our drinks specials or get involved in the comp for your chance at the $750 cash prize! Head over to Oasis Bar at The Roey! Doors from 8pm. Open late. FREE ENTRY before 9pm / $10 after 9pm for everyone.Upcoming events
View Event3-day Seagrass Monitoring Training Event
Broome Eventto Sunday, August 24, 2025
Seagrass-Watch will be returning to Broome on Friday 22 August 2025 to deliver a free 3-day training event for our community! The course will cover seagrass biology and ecology, accurate scientific data collection, and equip you with the skills to help us run our surveys. Find out more and register your interest here: www.environskimberley.org.au/events There will be both classroom sessions and practical training in the field. The training is free for participants, thanks to the generous funders of the Broome Community Seagrass Monitoring Project: Rangelands NRM and Kimberley Ports Authority. A big thank you to the scientists from Seagrass-Watch who deliver this training globally and who will be coming to Broome to teach the methodology to our community in person! Seagrass-Watch is a non-profit organisation established in 1996, which has since set up over 400 monitoring sites across 26 countries—an incredible feat in the name of protecting seagrass. If you would like to learn more about Seagrass-Watch, visit their website at www.seagrasswatch.org
View EventDiplomatico Rum Intimate Masterclass
Broome Event1:00pm - 8:30pm
Step into an evening of rich flavour, refined elegance, and rum-fuelled discovery with the Diplomatico Rum Intimate Masterclass — a premium tasting experience designed for true aficionados and curious newcomers alike. Hosted by esteemed Diplomatico Brand Ambassador Jamie Passmore, this exclusive masterclass will guide you through the stories, subtleties and signature notes of three exquisite rums:
View EventHundred Helmets - Divers Tavern from 3pm
Broome Event3:00pm - 6:30pm
HUNDRED HELMETS at Divers Tavern from 3pm-6.30pm. Don't miss your chance to win the jackpot!!
View EventBroome RSL - Friday Night
Broome EventFamily friendly event3:00pm - 8:00pm
Chase the Ace is back again this Friday at the Broome RSL! To enter, simply purchase a beer, wine or spirited beverage and you'll be issued with a ticket (only issued between 4:30pm and 6:30pm), drawn just after 7pm (along with Members draw and the $100’s club). Non-alcoholic drinks also available for purchase (not valid for Chase the Ace). T&Cs apply for Chase the Ace.Members must be present to win the Member’s Draw. Guests and Non-members welcome!!
View EventSunset Drinks at Cable Beach House
Regular Event4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunset drinks is on at Cable Beach every Monday through to Saturday from 4pm-6pm. Come unwind, watch the sun set into the ocean, and have a cocktail with us!
View EventMonster Meat Raffle at Roey Sports Bar
Regular Event5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us in Sports Bar every Friday - tickets from 5pm for the MONSTER MEAT RAFFLE!
Buy your tickets for the chance win your share of $1000 worth of meat trays. Drawn at 7pm.
Ladies Night in the Lounge Bar
Broome Event5:00pm - 10:00pm
Italian Food Specials until 9pm plus.... HOT SHIRTLESS BARTENDERS, with their abs out, ready to make, shake & pour your favourite drinks all night! Get the squad together for LADIES NIGHT done SO right... We can't wait to cheers a few with you girls! Doors open 5pm / Free Entry all night PS... don't forget to tip the bartenders!
View EventWarmun Artist Group Show: ‘Healing Waters’ at Black Stump Gallery, Broome
Art Exhibition5:00pm - 7:00pm
Warmun Artist Group Show: ‘Healing Waters’ at Black Stump Gallery, Broome
SHINJU EXHIBITION
22 August – 7 September
OPENING NIGHT 22 August 5 – 7pm RSVP for opening night
Broome Movies - Sun Pictures
Sun Picture Gardens5:30pm - 11:00pm
Catch at movie at Sun Picture Gardens. Two movies nightly. Upcoming session times are below. Book tickets online at www.broomemovies.com.au or arrive early to book at the cinema.
View EventBroome Country Music Night
Broome Music6:00pm - 11:30pm
Broome Country Music Night will be held on Friday 22nd August from 6pm. $15 entry or $5 for performers. Baamba's Bar at Goolari Media.
View EventDave O'Neil Comedy - Overweight Lightweight
Broome EventTheatre Event7:00pm - 8:00pm
OVERWEIGHT LIGHTWEIGHT Fat funny man Dave O'Neil is taking stand up show, Overweight Lightweight on the road!
TGI Friday’s JORTS NIGHT ft DJ’s TRACE, TRELLY + JAMES BROWNE
Broome Music8:30pm - 11:30pm
TGI Friday’s JORTS NIGHT ft DJ’s TRACE, TRELLY + JAMES BROWNE. Friday 22nd August | 8.30pm – late | White Claw Beach Bar at Divers Tavern. Bust out the denim cutoffs and bring that big weekend energy—JORTS NIGHT is back and louder than ever! Featuring Broome's own party starters DJ James Browne, Trace & Trelly, we’re throwing down nothing but bangers from the 90s, 00s, and 10s—from rap and RnB to pop anthems and everything in between. This is your chance to hit the floor, belt out the throwbacks, and rep that jorts life with pride. It’s peak season, the vibes are high, and our DJs are ready to tear it up—show your love for local legends and let’s make it a night to remember. Free entry before 9pm. Big tunes. Denim encouraged.
View EventShinju Matsuri Festival 2025
Shinju Matsurito Sunday, September 7, 2025
Shinju Matsuri Festival 2025
View EventTown Beach Park Run
Sporting Event6:30am - 10:00am
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
View EventBroome Courthouse Markets
Regular Event8:00am - 1:00pm
The Broome Courthouse Markets are held in the beautiful heritage listed gardens of the Broome Courthouse. Trading every Saturday all year and Sundays during high season. The Broome Courthouse Markets are located on the corner of Frederick and Hamersley Street.
Bottomless Brunch at The Broome Closet
Broome Event10:30am - 1:30pm
Picture this: endless laughter, clinking glasses, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with tasty brunch delights. At The Broome Closet, we're not just offering brunch; we're crafting an unforgettable journey for your senses. Indulge in our Fully Bottomless option ($85pp), where the libations flow freely, and the possibilities are endless. Savor the effervescence of Chandon and prosecco, sip on handcrafted cocktails expertly mixed by our talented bartenders. For those seeking a non-alcoholic alternative, our Designated Driver option ($55pp) features a selection of mocktails that promise to tantalise your taste buds. We also offer brunch style food favourites to snack on whilst you enjoy your free-flowing drinks.
View EventGoose Club at The Roey
Broome Event1:00pm - 4:00pm
Every Saturday from 1pm in Sports Bar at The Roey
$20 Pizzas at Cable Beach House
Regular Event2:00pm - 4:00pm
$20 pizzas is on at Cable Beach House everyday from 2pm - 4pm. Come unwind, watch the sunset into the ocean, and have a cocktail with us! Book a table online
View EventShinju Matsuri Opening Ceremony
Shinju Matsuri4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Shinju Matsuri Opening Ceremony sponsored by Northside Rentals kicks off our 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! Celebrate the multicultural heart of Broome with music, dance, community, and colour!
View EventSunset Drinks at Cable Beach House
Regular Event4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunset drinks is on at Cable Beach every Monday through to Saturday from 4pm-6pm. Come unwind, watch the sun set into the ocean, and have a cocktail with us!
View EventThe Pairing Project: Herradura Tequila Dinner
Broome Event5:00pm - 8:30pm
The PAIRING PROJECT returns with an exciting night of HERRADURA TEQUILA. An exclusive evening with in The Lounge Bar on Saturday 23rd August 2025 from 5pm.
Enjoy a specially curated menu by Head Chef Brontey Michell paired with some premium tequila. This is an intimate dinner in our beautiful bar with a maximum of 40 guests. Doors open at 5PM. Menu will be announced soon! Tickets are only $85pp - all inclusive of food & paired drinks.
Broome Movies - Sun Pictures
Sun Picture Gardens5:30pm - 11:00pm
Catch at movie at Sun Picture Gardens. Two movies nightly. Upcoming session times are below. Book tickets online at www.broomemovies.com.au or arrive early to book at the cinema.
View EventDahlia Designs Shinju Opening Ball
Shinju Matsuri6:00pm - 11:00pm
The Shinju Matsuri Opening Ball is a modern take on the historic Shinju Ball, in our amazing outdoor venue - the Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub.
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