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 May to 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
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.
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 2022/2023
Friday 16 December 2022 - Tuesday 31 January 2023
Friday 7 April 2023 - Sunday 23 April 2023
Saturday 1 July 2023 - Sunday 16 July 2023
Saturday 23 September 2023 - Sunday 8 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023 - 30 January 2024
SIP AND SHOP CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Thursday 24th November 2022 - 4-8pm
This is your one-stop shop for Christmas in air-conditioned comfort. Support Broome small businesses with event proceeds going to Friends of New Hope India Relief (Aust) Inc.
Live music, bar open, food and market stalls!
CIRCLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKETS
Thursday 1st December 2022 - 4-7pm
Live music, food trucks and market stalls! Fabulous event to find all your locally handmade Christmas treatures.
CHINATOWN CHRISTMAS PARTY & CAROLS
Friday 2nd December 2022
Party from 4pm and Carols from 6.30pm.
BROOME PRIDE MARDI GRAS
1st - 6th March 2023
To keep up to date on events follow on facebook or go to https://www.broomepride.com
STAIRCASE TO THE MOON
2023 Dates
MARCH
Wednesday 8th @ 6:50 PM
Thursday 9th @ 7:23 PM
Friday 10th @ 7:57 PM
APRIL
Friday 7th @ 6:34 PM
Saturday 8th @ 7:13 PM
Sunday 9th @ 7:58 PM
MAY
Saturday 6th @ 5:53 PM
Sunday 7th @ 6:42 PM
Monday 8th @ 7:37 PM
JUNE
Monday 5th @ 6:26 PM
Tuesday 6th @ 7:31 PM
Wednesday 7th @ 8:38 PM
JULY
Tuesday 4th @ 6:20 PM
Wednesday 5th @ 7:29 PM
Thursday 6th @ 8:35 PM
AUGUST
Wednesday 2nd @ 6:15 PM
Thursday 3rd @ 7:21 PM
Friday 4th @ 8:23 PM
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Thursday 31st @ 6:03 PM
Friday 1st @ 7:05 PM
Saturday 2nd @ 8:05 PM
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Saturday 30th @ 6:45 PM
Sunday 1st @ 7:45 PM
Monday 2nd @ 8:45 PM
OCTOBER
Sunday 29th @ 6:26 PM
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.
CABLE BEACH POLO
13th & 14th May 2023
Cable Beach Polo is a delightful combination of casual glamour, gourmet delights and great entertainment and a bucket-list event for numerous world travellers. Most guests come back year after year, making it important to get in early for the VIP Marquee and celebrity chef ‘Dinner Under The Stars’.
Indulge in something luxurious with one of the premium packages inclusive of food, wine, fashion and entertainment, or enjoy a memorable day out with the individual day tickets for this sporting spectacular.
The Cable Beach Polo tournaments have featured leading polo players from New Zealand, Argentina, Colombia, India and Australia, vying for glory across two days of thrilling beach polo action that culminates in an international clash.
For more information go to https://cablebeachpolo.com/
2023 RACE SEASON - 11 am start
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/
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.
OPERA UNDER THE STARS
26th August 2023
http://www.operaunderthestars.com.au/opera/Home.htm
