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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.

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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

Party in the Park Family Event & Diamond Dig - Ord Valley Muster

Join us in celebrating twenty years of the Muster! Enjoy performances from the community, tonnes of entertainment and the famous Diamond Dig.

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

Mowanjum Festival - Derby

Mowanjum Arts and Cultural Centre invites you to experience the unique art and culture of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunambal people at this special one-night celebration. The 2021 Mowanjum Festival

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Markets

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.

Broome Courthouse Markets - Saturday & Sunday

The Broome Courthouse Markets are held in the beautiful Heritage listed gardens of the Broome Courthouse. Started over 25 years ago by a small group of locals wishing to trade local product, they have

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.

Kununurra Markets

The Kununurra Markets are on every Saturday morning from 8:00am-12:00pm during the dry season (April-September) at White Gum / Warlarring Park The markets feature a wide variety of stalls including

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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!

Roebourne Horse Racing - City of Karratha Ladies Day

Ladies Day - 19 June 2021 Step right up Ladies and Gents! The City of Karratha Ladies Day event is the pinnacle of the Pilbara social calendar! SKY Network National coverage featuring the running of

Broome Horse Racing - Race 8 - Ladies Day

Ladies Day - 10 August 2021 Be a part of one of the highlights of Broome’s social calendar and join the sea of colourful dresses on Ladies Day. The Broome Turf Club comes alive with exciting racing

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

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

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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

Welcome to Country - Karijini Experience

Be Welcomed to Country by our Traditional Owners as part of the official opening of the 2021 Karijini Experience, gain a sense of the land and the Banjima culture, including an official Welcome to

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

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

Kimberley Photographic Awards Exhibition

20-25 June 2020 The Kimberley Photographic Awards showcase talented works by amateur and professional photographers who have captured spectacular imagery of the region. The week-long exhibition begins

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Music

Welcome to Country - Karijini Experience

Be Welcomed to Country by our Traditional Owners as part of the official opening of the 2021 Karijini Experience, gain a sense of the land and the Banjima culture, including an official Welcome to

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

Sonus2 Tour

The Sonus2 Tour features Kimberley singer-songwriters Olive Knight and Stephen Pigram with a cross-cultural ensemble of instrumentalists, Iranian percussionist Esfandiar Shahmir, cellist Tristen Parr

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

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Festivals

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

Corrugated Lines: A festival of words

Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August 2021 Broome's annual writers festival Mark your calendar for the 2021 Corrugated Lines festival, and stay tuned for more event details! For more information, see the

Shinju Matsuri Festival Finale

A finale concert to celebrate the end of Shinju Matsuri 2020 and the start of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Join us for a dazzling display of fireworks and special performances from locally

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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