Broome Events
From the magical Staircase to the Moon to the Broome races, here's your guide to Broome's best events — verified dates for 2026 and 2027.
One of Broome's most iconic natural spectacles — the full moon rising over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay creates the illusion of a golden staircase stretching to the moon. Best viewed from Town Beach or Mangrove Hotel.
A celebration of the Kimberley mango season with tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music and local stalls.
The Broome Courthouse Markets run every Saturday year-round in the heritage-listed courthouse gardens. Sunday markets operate in the dry season. Thursday Night Markets at Town Beach run June–October. The Staircase to the Moon Market is held on specific full moon nights April–October — check the official calendar for confirmed dates.
Broome's Festival of the Pearl celebrates the town's multicultural pearling heritage with 10 days of events, art, film, music and community gatherings.
The social event of the Broome calendar. Fascinators, frocks, and flat-out racing on the iconic Broome Turf Club track.
Polo played on the sand at Cable Beach at low tide. One of the most spectacular and unusual sporting events in Australia.
A celebration of independent arts, performance and creativity running alongside Shinju Matsuri.
The Staircase to the Moon occurs on the three nights around each full moon, when it rises over the exposed mudflats of Roebuck Bay. Each viewing is free and open to the public.
November 2026
6, 7, 8 November
December 2026
6, 7, 8 December
March 2027
26, 27, 28 March
April 2027
25, 26, 27 April
Our local team can help you build an itinerary around any event on this calendar — from accommodation to tours and transfers.