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!
To keep up to date on all the latest events visit the Broome Visitors Centre https://www.visitbroome.com.au/events
BROOME MARKETS
Courthouse Markets
8 Hamersley Street
Saturday 8:00am – 1.00pm all year round
Sunday 8:00am – 1.00pm from mid May to mid October
Night Markets
Town Beach Precinct, Hamersley Street
Thursday 4:00pm – 8:00 pm from June to September
Staircase to the Moon Night Markets
Town Beach Precinct, Hamersley Street
4:00pm – 8:00 pm one night of the full moon from April to October (see dates for Staircase to the Moon below)
for more information visit their website http://www.broomemarkets.com.au
SUN PICTURES
The world's oldest outdoor picture gardens! The cinema is directly under the flight path for take-off and landing at the airport, patrons are advised that planes will make dramatic and loud appearances throughout the evening. Do not be alarmed. And you cannot go past a homemade chocbomb ice-cream whilst relaxing back in the deck chairs to watch a movie. A definite visit for a unique Broome experience.
https://www.broomemovies.com.au/
WA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2023/2024
Saturday 1 July 2023 - Sunday 16 July 2023
Saturday 23 September 2023 - Sunday 8 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023 - 30 January 2024
DIVERS TAVERN
Just a short stroll down the street - book your table between 5-8.30pm for the various week night specials.
Happy Hour from 5-6pm.
Bookings 9193 6066
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
Roebuck Bay Hotel
Gather your smartest friends and book a table for the weekly event, PUB TRIVIA!
Where? Pearler's alfresco dining area
When? Tuesday nights' with the game kicking off at 7pm sharp with your fabulous host Toni!
How? Teams of up to 8 welcome, free to play, huge prizes weekly.
Dinner menu available from 5pm.
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.
2023 Dates
JULY
Tuesday 4th @ 6:20 PM (Night Market)
Wednesday 5th @ 7:29 PM
Thursday 6th @ 8:35 PM
AUGUST
Wednesday 2nd @ 6:15 PM (Night Market)
Thursday 3rd @ 7:21 PM
Friday 4th @ 8:23 PM
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Thursday 31st @ 6:03 PM
Friday 1st @ 7:05 PM (Night Market)
Saturday 2nd @ 8:05 PM
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Saturday 30th @ 6:45 PM (Night Market)
Sunday 1st @ 7:45 PM
Monday 2nd @ 8:45 PM
OCTOBER
Sunday 29th @ 6:26 PM (Night Market)
Monday 30th @ 7:28 PM
Tuesday 31st @ 8:29 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.
BROOME FRINGE FESTIVAL
2nd - 11th June 2023
10 days of art, music and performance, all created by the amazing locals of the Broome area.
Visit the KAN website for updates https://kimberleyartsnetwork.com.au/events/broome-fringe-festival-2023/
BROOME TURF CLUB
3rd June - 19th August 2023
BROOME MARATHON
9th July 2023
Run the most picturesque beach in Australia,in perfect 'Dry Season' conditions.
3 events to choose from - Broome International Airport Marathon (42.2km), Broome Half Marathon (21.1km) or the Dash (10.5km).
For more information and registration go to the website https://www.broomemarathon.com.au/
TASTE OF BROOME
24th - 26th August 2023
An epic three-day cultural showcase festival that will delight your senses and entertain the entire family. Festival goers will get a real taste of Broome’s best local food, culture, art, music, theatre and film across three main events in addition to a series of smaller and more intimate events created for an all-inclusive Broome experience. Events will evoke an era long gone, through the sights, sounds and smells of the past.
Celebrate Broome’s identity and meet the locals as they share their history and heritage with you during this unique festival that cannot be experienced anywhere else but right here in Broome.
CABLE BEACH TRIATHLON
25th-27th August 2023
Why not come to Broome this year for the 2023 Cable Beach Tri being held over the weekend of 25-27 August 2023. This amazing event is open to all ages and abilities and set on the backdrop of the magnificent Cable Beach. Check the website for details https://www.cablebeachtri.net/
SHINJU MATSURI
26th August - 10th September 2023
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.
BROOME CHILLI FESTIVAL
23rd - 24th September 2023
Celebrating all things Chilli! Keep an eye on the website for updates of follow on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/broomelotterieshouse
https://www.broomechillifestival.com.au/
CINEFESTOZ BROOME
26th - 29th October 2023
WA's First Nations Film Festival proudly presented with Goolarri Media! Unfolding from 26- 29 October 2023, enjoy a four-day immersive film experience in the gorgeous Kimberley. https://cinefestoz.com/broome/