Events
Broome and the Kimberley plays host to many amazing events and festivals such as Staircase to the Moon, Easter, Broome International Airport Marathon,2026 Broome Racing Season at the Turf Club, Brews on the Bay, Broome Mardi Gras, 2026 Shinju Matsuri Festival, Cable Beach Triathlon, 2026 Broome Rodeo & Campdraft, Melbourne Cup Events, Halloween events, Fusion Moonrise, festive season, art exhibitions, theatre, 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.
- 2026 Major Events across Broome and the Kimberley (PDF)
- 2026 WA Public Holiday & School Holiday Dates (PDF)
- 2026 Staircase to the Moon dates (PDF)

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Drag Bingo at Pearlers Restaurant
Broome Event6:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us in Pearlers for an evening of Drag Bingo with the fabulous Jessica James, a night full of fun and laughter and even a chance to win $50 or $100 Gift Card. $15 to play. Balls drop 7pm SHARP. Come down a bit early for a meal and a drink! Cheeky and funny - it's a night never to be missed!! Bookings essential. Call 08 9192 1211
Millie the Black Kite
Family friendly eventShinju MatsuriThe story of 'Millie the Black Kite' is based on the story of a famous Broome bird who accidently hitched a ride to Bali. This beautiful, interactive puppet performance is the result of a collaboration between a Broome and Indonesian puppet companies. The story is told using a multitude of puppets. The story is a reflection on the impact of human intervention in the lives of animals, the importance of understanding the needs of wildlife in a changing world, a call for humanity and understanding, and what it means to be free. It is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. BUY TICKETS. All tickets include a free Puppet Workshop an hour prior to the show commencing. Details as follows:
Friday 21st August 2026
Puppet Workshop - 5.30pm
Doors Open - 6.00pm
Show Commences - 6.30pm
Broome Bowling Club- Shinju Matsuri Open 4’s
Shinju MatsuriSporting EventWith our Broome Open Pairs event done and dusted we now turn our attention to our marquee event of the year, our “Shinju Matsuri Open 4’s” event. Thu 27th August to Sun 30th August. With great prize money, a renovated green, awesome weather and the recently announced cheap airfares to Broome, there has never been a better time to come and play in this event. Come just for the event, or come for a few weeks and sample Ladies Day and the Broome Cup at the races and Broome’s famous Shinju Matsuri festival. Nominations now open, don’t miss out! More info on facebook here.
View EventRise & Flow Collective | Sunrise Cacao & Connection
Shinju Matsuri6:00am - 7:00am
Thursday 27th August and Tuesday 1st September from 6am - 7am. Start your day a little differently. Join us as the sun rises over beautiful Roebuck Bay for an uplifting morning of ceremonial cacao, meaningful connection, gentle movement and intention. Together we’ll slow down, welcome the new day, share a few laughs, meet new people, and leave feeling energised, grounded and ready for whatever the day brings. Guided through wireless headsets, you’ll be immersed in meditation, music and moments of connection while still experiencing the sounds and beauty of the sunrise around you. Whether you come on your own or with friends, this is a welcoming space to connect, move, smile and simply enjoy the magic of a sunrise together. Places are limited. $22 Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.
View Event1000 Paper Cranes: Origami Workshop
Shinju Matsuri7:00am - 9:00pm
1000 Paper Cranes: Origami Workshop will be held over the Shinju Matsuri Festival between 7am - 9pm at the Festival Hub, Town Beach. Come along!
View EventSustainable Lantern Creation Workshops - Shinju Matsuri
Shinju Matsuri2:30pm - 5:00pm
Attending the Floating Lanterns? At the Festival Hub, you have the opportunity to come and create, design and build your own floating lantern. Or simply take home your won Shinju Matsuri memory. The ticket price includes all items to create your own lantern and given guidance on the build. Open to all ages. Shinju Festival Hub at Town Beach. Book your spot now!
View EventThursday 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. The Thursday Night Markets are held at the Town Beach Precinct on Hamersley Street. Wander around the colourful local stalls under the stars, sample the tastes of Broome cuisine and listen to local live music. Bring the family, friends and enjoy a meal on the grass. Google map link for Broome's Thursday Night Market location here.
Classic Parmy Night at Spinifex Cable Beach
Regular Event4:00pm - 9:30pm
Join us every Tuesday from 4pm, to enjoy our Classic Parmy served with a side of chips and salad for only $25. No reservations are required for groups of less than 6 people - just walk in! For groups of 6 or more, please use our online booking form or call 08 7665 8529
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.
Steak 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 special: 5pm-8pm.
Broome Movies - Sun Pictures
Sun Picture Gardens5:30pm - 11:00pm
Catch at movie at Sun Picture Gardens in Chinatown, Broome. Two movies nightly. Upcoming session times are below. Book tickets online at www.broomemovies.com.au or arrive early to book at the cinema. Standard Prices: Adults $21, Children (3-15 years) $15.50, Pension/Concession $16.50, Senior & DVA Card $15.50, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $62 *Note: prices may change.
View EventShinju Quiz Night
Family friendly eventShinju Matsuri6:00pm - 9:00pm
Shinju Quiz Night. Thursday 27th August from 6pm - 9pm. All ages, free event at the Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub at Town Beach.
View EventWet 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.
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Millie the Black Kite
Family friendly eventShinju MatsuriThe story of 'Millie the Black Kite' is based on the story of a famous Broome bird who accidently hitched a ride to Bali. This beautiful, interactive puppet performance is the result of a collaboration between a Broome and Indonesian puppet companies. The story is told using a multitude of puppets. The story is a reflection on the impact of human intervention in the lives of animals, the importance of understanding the needs of wildlife in a changing world, a call for humanity and understanding, and what it means to be free. It is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. BUY TICKETS. All tickets include a free Puppet Workshop an hour prior to the show commencing. Details as follows:
Friday 21st August 2026
Puppet Workshop - 5.30pm
Doors Open - 6.00pm
Show Commences - 6.30pm
1000 Paper Cranes: Origami Workshop
Shinju Matsuri7:00am - 9:00pm
1000 Paper Cranes: Origami Workshop will be held over the Shinju Matsuri Festival between 7am - 9pm at the Festival Hub, Town Beach. Come along!
View EventYoga at The Mangrove Hotel
Regular Event8:00am - 9:00am
The Mangrove Hotel will be running yoga every week from 8am-9am. $15 for non-guests and sign up is required at reception minimum 24 hours prior and mats required, unless you are a hotel guest.
View EventSustainable Lantern Creation Workshops - Shinju Matsuri
Shinju Matsuri2:30pm - 5:00pm
Attending the Floating Lanterns? At the Festival Hub, you have the opportunity to come and create, design and build your own floating lantern. Or simply take home your won Shinju Matsuri memory. The ticket price includes all items to create your own lantern and given guidance on the build. Open to all ages. Shinju Festival Hub at Town Beach. Book your spot now!
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!! Stay for dinner in the Bistro! Ask our friendly bar staff about the current Jackpot.
View EventPilates & Juice with Move Collective Co
Shinju Matsuri4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday 28th August and Friday 4th September. Join us at 6am at The Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub for a sunrise sculpt Pilates session, followed by a fresh green juice to enjoy afterwards. Bring your mat, move with us, and start your day feeling strong, energised and refreshed. $15 per person | Limited spots available.
Jeanette Dyson EXHIBITION
Shinju MatsuriArt Exhibition5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at Black Stump Gallery for a beautiful Broome evening celebrating Jeanette Dyson’s latest collection. Meet the artist and enjoy live music, wine, and light refreshments. Opening Night: Friday 28 August, 5pm - 7pm. RSVP Essential through [email protected]
Preview & Sales Open: Friday 28 August from 10:00 am. Exhibition Runs: 28 August – 10 September 2026.
Live Music Friday: Brett Wilson
Broome Music5:00pm - 7:30pm
This August, we're welcoming one of WA's most soulful storytellers - Margaret River singer-songwriter Brett Wilson. With 28 years of writing behind him, Brett brings a sound that's hard to pin down and impossible to forget - folk, reggae, gypsy grooves, and a voice with that unmistakable Dylanesque edge. He writes from a converted dairy on Cave's Road, surfs when he's not strumming, and fronts the gypsy ska band Freeway South when the mood strikes. This August, Brett's making his way up the WA coast on a mission to share his music. Catch him on the Bay Club lawns as the sun melts into Roebuck Bay - it's a set you won't want to miss. Bring your crew, grab a cold drink, and let the weekend begin.
View EventChinatown Feast - Shinju Matsuri Festival
Shinju Matsuri5:00pm - 9:00pm
Chinatown Feast is returning to take over the heart of Chinatown! The Chinatown Feast is our starlit Hawker-style dining event with a Kimberley twist. Held in the heart of Chinatown Broome, on Short St.
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. Sink the Pink at 5pm - tickets with every drink from 3pm. Head over to the Sports Bar at The Roey.
View EventFusion Moonrise
Featured EventBroome Event5:30pm - 8:00pm
Experience one of Broome’s most magical natural events at the Fusion Moonrise. As the full moon rises over Napier Terrace, it aligns perfectly with the iconic Fusion sculpture located at the Carnarvon Street roundabout in Chinatown — creating a breathtaking visual that draws photographers, locals and visitors alike.
View EventBroome Movies - Sun Pictures
Sun Picture Gardens5:30pm - 11:00pm
Catch at movie at Sun Picture Gardens in Chinatown, Broome. Two movies nightly. Upcoming session times are below. Book tickets online at www.broomemovies.com.au or arrive early to book at the cinema. Standard Prices: Adults $21, Children (3-15 years) $15.50, Pension/Concession $16.50, Senior & DVA Card $15.50, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $62 *Note: prices may change.
View EventFree Live Pearl Harvest at Cable Beach
Broome Event6:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy a complimentary live pearl harvest every Friday at 6pm, with late-night trading until 7pm. Browse our beautiful collection of Australian South Sea pearl jewellery at our Cable Beach showroom. Every Friday until 28th August 2026. Willie Creek Pearls Cable Beach Showroom, 2 Challenor Dr, Cable Beach. Come along a little early for a 6pm start.
Props 4 HIP HOP's Old Skool Hip Hop and R&B party
Broome Music7:00pm - 11:30pm
HIP HOP and RNB party at THE ROEY. Friday August 28th | BROOME. Hip Hop's greatest hits performed LIVE by Australia's only authentic OLD SCHOOL RAP tribute act: PROPS 4 HIP HOP. Hits by Biggie, Tupac, Snoop, 50 Cent, Oukast, Missy Elliot, Run DMC, Naughty by Nature, Jay-Z, Ice Cube, Wu-Tang, Salt 'N Peppa, Lauryn Hill, Eminem, Cypress Hill, De La Soul... and MORE!Come bust a move, Push it Good, Get Low and Drop it Like it's Hot to the music of the Golden era of Hip Hop and R&B. TICKETS
View EventMillie the Black Kite
Family friendly eventShinju MatsuriThe story of 'Millie the Black Kite' is based on the story of a famous Broome bird who accidently hitched a ride to Bali. This beautiful, interactive puppet performance is the result of a collaboration between a Broome and Indonesian puppet companies. The story is told using a multitude of puppets. The story is a reflection on the impact of human intervention in the lives of animals, the importance of understanding the needs of wildlife in a changing world, a call for humanity and understanding, and what it means to be free. It is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. BUY TICKETS. All tickets include a free Puppet Workshop an hour prior to the show commencing. Details as follows:
Friday 21st August 2026
Puppet Workshop - 5.30pm
Doors Open - 6.00pm
Show Commences - 6.30pm
Staircase to the Moon, Broome
Featured EventBroome EventStaircase to the Moon is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a full moon rises over the exposed tidal flats of Roebuck Bay | Yawuru Nagulagun. The Staircase to the Moon happens 2 - 3 days a month between March and October (sometimes into November). On selected dates during Staircase to the Moon, the Staircase to the Moon Night Markets are held from 4pm - 8pm at Town Beach | Guwarri. Here you can sample local produce, buy hand made products, a variety of international food, and enjoy the sounds of local entertainers. The Town Beach | Guwarri precinct is a great vantage spot to view the Staircase to the Moon. Another popular spot is The Mangrove Hotel, who often have live entertainment on Staircase nights. Other local spots include Moonlight Bay Suites, the Broome Golf Club, the Broome Fishing Club, the Roebuck Bay Lookout and also a short walk across the road from Matso's Broome Brewery. Cygnet Bay, north of Broome on the Dampier Peninsula, also offers a staircase viewing location too.
Shinju Sunkissed with Sunroom Pilates
Shinju Matsuri6:00am - 7:00am
Shinju Sunkissed with Sunroom Pilates. Celebrate the magic of Shinju Matsuri with a sunrise movement experience on the shores of Broome. As the first light spills across the ocean, join us for a special Sunkissed Mat Pilates class designed to awaken your body, calm your mind, and connect you with the beauty of our unique coastline. Expect a full-body flow that blends strength, mobility, balance and mindful movement, suitable for all experience levels. Bring your mat, breathe in the salty air, and start your day the Sunroom way—moving with the community as Broome celebrates its most iconic festival. Come for the sunrise. Stay for the feeling. Book online Saturday 29th August and Saturday 5th September 6am - 7am.
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