What's On | Australia's North West

Experience more in the Kimberley and Pilbara with world class events.

With consistent fine weather for months on end comes a line-up of fantastic outdoor events set against some of the most stunning natural backdrops you will ever see. See all events here.

Planning an event? You can submit your event for inclusion in the events calendar here.

Corona Virus COVID-19 UPDATE

Please note that due to restrictions placed on non-essential indoor and outdoor gatherings by the Federal and State Governments, some events in the North West have been cancelled, or postponed until later in 2020. These include:

The Karjini Experience

The Ord Valley Muster

Cable Beach Polo

Broome Country Race Rounds

FeNaClNg Festival, Karratha

Kimberley Art Prize, Derby

Chinatown Discovery Festival, Broome

Kununurra Dam to Dam Dinghy Race

The Gibb Challenge

Lake Argyle Swim - ‘rolled-over’ for one year to Saturday 1st May 2021.

Derby Boab Festival

We are continuing to update our events pages as soon as information is available. If you have any specific questions about events, we recommend that you contact the event organisers directly.

Major Regional Festivals

Karijini Experience

Over five days during the April school holidays, discover magnificent Karijini National Park in unexpected ways, immersing yourself in the landscape, the culture and the sensual joys of the region.

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Ord Valley Muster - Kununurra

Take a trip to Kununurra for ten days of discovery, adventure, fun, music and food!

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Shinju Matsuri - Broome

Experience some of Broome’s unique culture with Shinju Matsuri, or the Festival of the Pearl, a true Broome institution!

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Sports and Fishing

Kununurra Half Marathon 2020

Sandalwood Sanctuary Kununurra 1/2 Marathon 14th June 2020 "Dry Season" running weather at its best - so get those running shoes on and crack to it! If the body and mind are not ready for the full 21

Derby Mud Crab Races

Derby is the only place in the whole world this event happens. Consider yourself a fine judge of racing flesh? Relish the idea of owning a stake in a winner? Handle the pressure of a close race? You

Lake Argyle Swim

Lake Argyle Swim postponed until Saturday 1st May 2021 The Lake Argyle Swim Committee has resolved to ‘Roll-Over’ the scheduled 2020 First National Kimberley Lake Argyle Swim for one year to Saturday

Buccaneer Classic

Held in the spectacular Yampi Sound in the Buccaneer Archipelago, this is more than a fishing competition! Ever wanted to travel through the Kimberley in your own boat but are maybe uncertain of the

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Family Friendly Events

Shinju Matsuri Mardi Gras

Following on from the Float Parade join us for the LIVELIGHTER Mardi Gras! A vibrant evening of performances and entertainment by dance schools, schools, scouts and other community groups. Food and

Roebourne Horse Racing - Karratha Signs Family Day

Family Day - 6 June, 2021 Bring the whole tribe down to the Roebourne Racecourse for a ripper day out. Showbag for the first 150 kids who register on Eventbrite, Market Stalls, Kids Fashions on the

Shinju Matsuri Float Parade

Every year, to mark the opening of the Shinju Matsuri Festival, the Broome community pays homage to their cultural backgrounds in this colourful float parade through the town centre. The parade starts

Derby Boab Festival - Make Smoking History Mardi Gras

Derby comes alive with amusements, colour, music, art and food. Family-friendly entertainment on the big stage from 5.30 pm. Featuring live music from local and touring bands, children's entertainer

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Markets

Dampier Beachside Markets

The Dampier Beachside Markets are held monthly at the picturesque Hampton Oval on The Esplanade. The markets take place in the cooler months from April to October, usually on the first Sunday of every

Broome Thursday Night Markets

The Thursday Night Markets are held at the Town Beach Reserve on Robinson Street every Thursday night from from June to September. Enjoy local cuisine, live music and a variety of local stallholders.

Derby CWA Community Markets -Every Saturday

CWA Community Markets are held every Saturday from February to December. Regular stalls include produce, food & drinks, plants and art & crafts.

Broome Staircase Markets - Every Full Moon

The Staircase Markets are held each night of the Staircase to the Moon at Town Beach Reserve in Broome. Wander around the colourful local stalls under the stars, sample the tastes of Broome cuisine

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Country Race Rounds & Rodeos

Enjoy the thrill and spectacle of race rounds and rodeos in Broome, the Kimberley and the Pilbara!

Broome Horse Racing - Race 1

May 29, 2021 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

Broome Horse Racing - Race 5

Race 5 - 10 July 2021 Thoroughbred horse racing in Broome has evolved out of the dust and the Broome Turf Club has arguably become one of the most progressive race clubs in Australia, whilst still

Port Hedland Horse Racing

Race 3 - 26 June 2021 The Port Hedland Turf Club has a long and proud history. Ever since their very first race meet in 1902, they have been entertaining the Pilbara’s racegoers every year with

Muster Rodeo - Ord Valley Muster

No Muster could possibly be complete without a nail-biting, dust-raising rodeo. The Ord Valley Muster Rodeo is the area’s largest rodeo of the year and the event you must not miss! Watch the cowboys

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Eat & Drink

Chinatown Feast - Shinju Matsuri

Come and experience the finest Broome cuisine made by a collaboration of talented Chefs. Chinatown Feast is a Hawkers Market with a Broome-style twist. Held in the heart of Town it’s a feast for the

Shinju Matsuri Sunset Long Table Dinner

Some restaurants have Michelin stars but we have millions of the real things you can feast under! Gather your favourite people and treat your tastebuds to a phenomenal dinner on the famous Cable Beach

A Taste of Broome

2020 Event Dates to be announced A Taste of Broome is a multi-arts performance, cuisine and culture-based event focused on the unique Indigenous multiculturalism within the community of Broome. Learn

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Arts & Culture

Sonus2 in Broome

The Sonus2 Tour features Kimberley singer-songwriters Olive Knight and Stephen Pigram, alongside Iranian percussionist Esfandiar Shahmir, cellist Tristen Parr, and flautist Tos Mahoney. The artists

Broome Mardi Gras Cabaret

The 2021 Broome Mardi Gras Cabaret takes place on Friday 26 February at the Broome Civic Centre. Doors opening from 6.30pm.

Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub

Located at Broome’s new Town Beach precinct overlooking the iconic Roebuck Bay, the Festival Hub is the home and heart of Shinju Matsuri 2021. Come and enjoy a sunset drink at the festival bar, take

A Taste of Broome

2020 Event Dates to be announced A Taste of Broome is a multi-arts performance, cuisine and culture-based event focused on the unique Indigenous multiculturalism within the community of Broome. Learn

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Music

Aviair HeliSpirit Kimberley Moon Experience - Ord Valley Muster

Sit back and chill or dance the night away with 5,000 guests at the signature event of the Ord Valley Muster – an epic festival of music headlined by Jon Stevens and Jessica Mauboy, with a mix of

Sonus2 in Broome

The Sonus2 Tour features Kimberley singer-songwriters Olive Knight and Stephen Pigram, alongside Iranian percussionist Esfandiar Shahmir, cellist Tristen Parr, and flautist Tos Mahoney. The artists

A Taste of Broome

2020 Event Dates to be announced A Taste of Broome is a multi-arts performance, cuisine and culture-based event focused on the unique Indigenous multiculturalism within the community of Broome. Learn

Derby Boab Festival - Make Smoking History Mardi Gras

Derby comes alive with amusements, colour, music, art and food. Family-friendly entertainment on the big stage from 5.30 pm. Featuring live music from local and touring bands, children's entertainer

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Festivals

Aviair HeliSpirit Kimberley Moon Experience - Ord Valley Muster

Sit back and chill or dance the night away with 5,000 guests at the signature event of the Ord Valley Muster – an epic festival of music headlined by Jon Stevens and Jessica Mauboy, with a mix of

Shinju Matsuri Mardi Gras

Following on from the Float Parade join us for the LIVELIGHTER Mardi Gras! A vibrant evening of performances and entertainment by dance schools, schools, scouts and other community groups. Food and

Chinatown Feast - Shinju Matsuri

Floating Lantern Matsuri - Shinju Matsuri

Send your message out to the universe in one of the most symbolic ways possible at The Floating Lantern Matsuri. Whatever your message is, watch it float in glowing unison with all the other messages

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