Broome Mardi Gras
Broome Race Round
Broome-Fringe
Corrugated Lines
Shinju Matsuri
Staircase to the Moon
School Holidays
Broome Mardi Gras February 19 - March 2, 2026
BROOME PRIDE events are create to promote social inclusion across the entire community which encourages greater unity, cohesion and equality further supporting our vision of "ONE COMMUNITY". Events are not exclusive to LGBT+ events as we wish to promote inclusiveness across the entire community spectrum and promote a safe space for all.
Broome Pride Key Dates 2026
Events to be announced.
Broome Race Round 23 May - 15 August 2026
The Broome Turf Club is carved out of bushland at picturesque Gantheaume Point, just a stone's throw from world-famous Cable Beach. This idyllic location perched on the Broome peninsula is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and benefits from the constant cool breezes which are a welcome relief in the hot and humid climate of the Kimberley.
Competitive thoroughbred horse racing and an eclectic mix of entertainment ensure a fun and exciting day enjoyed by all. The never fail perfect "dry season" Broome weather adds to the ambiance of this unique location.
Race Day 1: Saturday 23 May 2026
Race Day 2: Saturday 6 June 2026
Race Day 3: Saturday 13 June 2026
Race Day 4: Sunday 28 June 2026
Race Day 5: Saturday 11 July 2026
Race Day 6: Friday 24 July 2025
Race Day 7: Kimberley Cup Saturday 1 August 2026
Race Day 8: Ladies Day Tuesday 11 August 2026
Race Day 9: Broome Cup Saturday 16 August 2025
Shinju Matsuri 2025 Dates 21 - August - 6 September 2026
The annual Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for "Festival of the Pearl") originated from three cultural festivals – Japanese Obon Matsuri, Malaysian Hari Merdeka, Independence Day from British rule in 1957, and the Chinese Hang Seng. Shinju Matsuri rekindles the excitement and romance of Broome's early days of being a world-renowned producer of South Sea Pearls when the Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Koepangers, Filipino and Europeans flocked to Broome from the late 1800's to be a part of this prosperity. This unique multicultural population of pearl industry workers joined with the local Aboriginal people and Europeans to work on up to 400 Pearling Luggers that sailed out of Broome.
Broome's people and businesses have given generously to show their love of Broome over the 48 year life of the Festival and is a testament to the character and culture of this special place. The volunteer Board of Shinju Matsuri is driven by the community and sees the festival as an opportunity to re-educate and inform the community of the cultural heritage of Broome. Ensuring that education and information is passed on to young people and new arrivals will assure that Broome's unique and diverse identity is acknowledged and remembered through the generations.
Shinju Matsuri will tempt your senses with an exciting whirlwind of colour, sound, taste and smell as the community shares this beautiful locale with the world and the people who call it home.
Key dates 2025
Opening Ceremony: Saturday 21 August 2025
Floating Lanterns: Sunday 30 August 2026
Cable Beach Sunset Cocktail Party: Friday 4 September 2026
Sunset Longtable: Saturday 5 September 2026
Closing Ceremony: Sunday 6 September 2026
StairCase to the Moon 2026: March to November (March to September better than Oct - Nov)
Broome's greatest natural phenomenon takes place along the Roebuck Bay foreshore. Its an amazing visual reminder of the force of the moon's gravitational effects on the giant Kimberley tides. Join thousands of people who gather to watch the full moon rise up over the mudflats of Roebuck Bay, leaving a giant golden staircase in it rising path.
March 2025
Wednesday 4th - 6.44pm
Thursday 5th - 7.19pm
Friday 6th - 7.53pm
April 2025
Friday 3rd - 6.27pm
Saturday 4th - 7.04pm
Sunday 5th - 7.45pm
May 2025
Sunday 3rd - 6.25pm
Monday 4th - 7.12pm
Tuesday 5th - 8.02pm
June 2025
Monday 1st - 5.57pm
Tuesday 2nd - 6.49pm
Wednesday 3rd - 7.43pm
July 2025
Wednesday 1st - 6.32pm
Thursday 2nd - 7.25pm
Friday 3rd - 8.18pm
Thursday 30th - 6.13pm
Friday 31st - 7.05pm
August 2025
Saturday 1st August - 7.57pm
Saturday 29th - 6.43pm
Sunday 30th - 7.36pm
Monday 31st - 8.31pm
September 2025
Sunday 27th - 6.22pm
Monday 28th - 7.20pm
Tuesday 29th - 8.21pm
October 2025
Tuesday 27th - 7.10pm
Wednesday 28th - 8.17pm
Thursday 29th - 9.24pm
Western Australian School Holidays 2025
First Term Break: Friday 3 April 2026 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Second Term Break: Saturday 4 July 2026 - Sunday 19 July 2026
Third Term Break: Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 11 October 2026
End of year break: Friday 18 December 2026 - Sunday 31 January 2026
