What's On?
A quick guide to what's on in and around Broome. Local events and dates to remember. Find out what's happening and when!
COURTHOUSE MARKETS
Saturday only: 8:00am – 1.00pm all year round
Sunday: 8:00am – 1.00pm from May to October
for more information visit their website http://www.broomemarkets.com.au
STAIRCASE TO THE MOON
This natural phenomenon is caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the exposed mudflats in Roebuck Bay at extremely low tide, this creates a beautiful optical illusion of a staircase reaching to the moon, best seen from Town Beach and the Mangrove Hotel. Night markets are held at Town Beach and all market dates are subject to change without prior notice.
2022 Staircase to the Moon Dates
MAY
Tuesday 17th @ 6:27 PM (Night Markets @ Town Beach)
Wednesday 18th @ 7:28 PM
Thursday 19th @ 8:33 PM
JUNE
Wednesday 15th @ 6:13 PM
Thursday 16th @ 7:21 PM
Friday 17th @ 8:29 PM
JULY
Thursday 14th @ 6:07 PM
Friday 15th @ 7:15 PM
Saturday 16th @ 8:19 PM
AUGUST
Friday 12th @ 6:50 PM
Saturday 13th @ 7:45 PM
Sunday 14th @ 8:40 PM
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 11th @ 6:40 PM
Monday 12th @ 7:36 PM
Tuesday 13th @ 8:30 PM
OCTOBER
Monday 10th @ 6:17 PM
Tuesday 11th @ 7:11 PM
Wednesday 12th @ 8:06 PM
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 9th @ 6:50 PM
Thursday 10th @ 7:45 PM
Friday 11th @ 8:40 PM
Thank you to Greg Quicke from Astro Tours in Broome for preparing the Staircase to the Moon dates. Greg operates a number of stargazing experiences and astronomy tours in Broome, to find out how you can take part please visit his website at http://www.astrotours.net or email greg@astrotours.net.
WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2022
Saturday 2 July 2022 - Sunday 17 July 2022
Saturday 24 September 2022 - Sunday 9 October 2022
Friday 16 December 2022 - Tuesday 31 January 2023
2022 BROOME PRIDE MARDI GRAS
March 2-7 2022 - Postponed due to COVID
To keep up to date on events follow on facebook or go to https://www.broomepride.com/
2022 Broome Fringe Festival
May 27-June 6 2022
The Broome Fringe Festival, celebrates our homegrown artists, musicians, performers and the rest of our creative community. Events include the Art Trail, a saucy Cabaret from the crew at Broome Performing Arts Co, Comedy at Matsos, exhibitions, gigs and workshops at our Festival Hub and so much more! A highlight of the Festival is the annual Art Trail. Local artists open their doors and sell direct to the public over the long weekend (4 -6 June), raising their profile and sharing their art.
2022 RACE SEASON - 11 am start
Race 1 - Saturday 28 May 2022
Race 2 - Saturday 4 June 2022
Race 3 - Saturday 18 June 2022
Race 4 - Sunday 26 June 2022
Race 5 - Saturday 9 July 2022
Race 6 - Friday 22 July 2022
Race 7 - Saturday 30 July 2022 - Kimberley Cup
Race 8 - Tuesday 9 August 2022 - Ladies Day
Race 9 - Saturday 13 August 2022 - Broome Cup
OPERA UNDER THE STARS
Saturday 27th August 2022
30th Anniversary Gala
http://www.operaunderthestars.com.au/opera/Home.htm
Shinju Matsuri
20th August - 4th September 2022
Shinju Matsuri (Festival of the Pearl) is a festival based on Broome’s unique cultural diversity, vibrant history and community spirit. The festival celebrates the four diverse cultures which have come together as part of the pearling industry in Broome over the last century.
To find out about events at various venues and locations in Broome head to the website www.shinjumatsuri.com.au, signup for the newsletter or follow on facebook.
