Shinju Matsuri

Shinju Matsuri 🏮 Shinju Matsuri - Festival of the Pearl 🏮
Broome, Western Australia
21st August - 6th September 2026

2023 DATES: 26th August - 10th September

Shinju Matsuri, the festival of the pearl, has always been a festival based on Broome’s unique community spirit, cultural diversity and vibrant history. The festival celebrates the four diverse cultures which have come together in Broome over the past century for pearls: Japanese, Malaysian, Chinese and Indigenous Australian. Shinju Matsuri will always enc

apsulate the values of the Broome community, running annually since 1970. Immerse yourself in one of Western Australia's most iconic festivals celebrating history, arts, food, community and culture across an array of events over 16 days. Vision: To deliver a festival that celebrates Broome by involving local performers and artists, honouring our cultural and pearling history, encouraging community participation and displaying our town as a desirable tourism destination.

🌊 WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY AT SHINJU MATSURI!🌊Join us on Wednesday, August 26 for another fantastic day of activities at Town...
25/08/2026

🌊 WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY AT SHINJU MATSURI!🌊

Join us on Wednesday, August 26 for another fantastic day of activities at Town Beach! ✨

🥙 Matt's Filipino Cuisine is serving delicious food at the Festival Hub from 12:00 PM

🌅 Morning Sessions: For Your Future Self Pilates Class
📍 Town Beach
🕕 6 AM–7 AM

☕ FREE — Senior Citizens Morning Tea
presented by MG Tyres Bridgestone Broome
📍 Town Beach
🕙 10 AM–12 PM

🀄 FREE — Mahjong
📍 Town Beach
🕚 11 AM–1 PM

🕊️ FREE — Art Activation: 1000 Cranes – Origami Workshop
📍 Town Beach
🕛 12 PM–9 PM

🎉 FREE — Art Activation: Sustainable Lantern Creation
📍 Town Beach
🕑 2:30 PM–6 PM

🏃 FREE — Hype Run Club
📍 Town Beach
🕔 5 PM–6 PM

💃 FREE — Salsa Class featuring Gloria & DJ JØHN’Z
📍 Town Beach
🕕 6 PM–8 PM

🌊 The Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub at Town Beach is open from 12 PM–9 PM

Come down, get involved, and enjoy a day full of Shinju celebrations! 💙

🚧 🚧 REMINDER: SHINJU MATSURI ROAD CLOSURE 🚧 🚧 Chinatown is about to come alive for the Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventu...
25/08/2026

🚧 🚧 REMINDER: SHINJU MATSURI ROAD CLOSURE 🚧 🚧

Chinatown is about to come alive for the Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures Chinatown Feast, and we need the street to make it happen.

📅 FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026
⏰ CLOSED 5AM – MIDNIGHT
📍 Short Street, between Carnarvon Street and Dampier Terrace

Only authorised event vehicles will be permitted — footpaths stay open, so you can still walk on in and join the feast.

Visit Broome Shire of Broome

Questions? [email protected]

A cuppa, a catch-up and a beautiful morning by the water.Come on down to the Shinju Matsuri Senior Citizens Morning Tea,...
25/08/2026

A cuppa, a catch-up and a beautiful morning by the water.

Come on down to the Shinju Matsuri Senior Citizens Morning Tea, presented by MG Tyres Bridgestone Broome and enjoy the beautiful views across Town Beach (Jiljirrgun | Guwarri) while reconnecting with old friends and meeting some new ones.

The Hub at Town Beach (Jiljirrgun | Guwarri)
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday 25 August 2026

There’ll be plenty of good company and a delicious morning tea spread of tea, coffee, scones and jam.

We look forward to seeing you there. This is a free Shinju Matsuri community event.

Lotterywest Shire of Broome Visit Broome Broome Circle

Shinju Matsuri runs 21 August to 6 September 2026, Broome, Western Australia.

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊Tuesday 25 August has another great lineup of activities at Town Beach! ✨🥙 Matt...
24/08/2026

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊

Tuesday 25 August has another great lineup of activities at Town Beach! ✨

🥙 Matt's Filipino Cuisine is there at Festival Hub from 12:00- ✨

🌅 Morning Sessions: Shinju Sunrise Sound Healing
📍 Town Beach
🕕 6am–7am

🀄 FREE — Mahjong
📍 Town Beach
🕚 11am–1pm

🕊️ FREE — Art Activation: 1000 Cranes – Origami Workshop
📍 Town Beach
🕛 12pm–9pm

🐾 FREE — Pets in the Park presented by Kimberley Ports Authority
📍 Town Beach
🕓 4pm–6pm

🌊 The Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub at Town Beach is also open from 12pm–9pm!

Come down, get involved and enjoy another day of Shinju celebrations! 💙

Pets in the Park presented by Kimberley Ports Authority is back for tomorrow!!It’s time to unleash the fun! Bring your f...
24/08/2026

Pets in the Park presented by Kimberley Ports Authority is back for tomorrow!!

It’s time to unleash the fun! Bring your furry, feathered, scaly and four-legged friends along for a evening of pets, prizes and plenty of tail-wagging good times.
Whether they’re the best in show, a bit of a show-off, or simply there for the treats, Pets in the Park is the place to be!

Tuesday 25 August 2026
4pm to 6pm
Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub at Town Beach (Guwarrigun)

A big paws-up to our supporters: Kolors Workwear , Broome Pros cleaning service, Cptc Broome Moontide Distillery, Broome WA and BilliBob Dog Treats

Bring your best mate and join the pack!

Lotterywest Shire of Broome Visit Broome

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🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊Monday 24 August has plenty happening at the Festival Hub and around Town Beach...
23/08/2026

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊

Monday 24 August has plenty happening at the Festival Hub and around Town Beach! ✨

🌅 Morning Sessions: Sunrise Yoga with Lea
📍 Town Beach
🕕 6am–7am

🕊️ FREE — Art Activation: 1000 Cranes – Origami Workshop
📍 Town Beach
🕛 12pm–9pm

🏮 Art Activation: Sustainable Lantern Creation
📍 Town Beach
🕝 2:30pm–5pm

👗 FREE — Wardrobe Swap presented by Shire Of Broome
📍 Town Beach
🕝 2:30pm–6pm

🎶 FREE — LIVE MUSIC: Jaime Jackett
📍 Town Beach
🕔 5pm–7pm

🌊 And don’t forget — the Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub at Town Beach is open daily from 12pm–9pm!

Come down, get involved and enjoy another day of Shinju celebrations! 💙

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊Sunday 23 August is packed with fun, colour, music and celebration in Broome! 🎉...
22/08/2026

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊

Sunday 23 August is packed with fun, colour, music and celebration in Broome! 🎉

👗 Floats from The Closet
📍 The Broome Closet
🕑 2pm–5pm

🚗 FREE — Shinju Broome Car Club Show and Shine!
📍 Male Oval
🕝 2:30pm–5pm

🎉 FREE — Float Parade presented by Northside Rentals
📍 Male Oval
🕒 3pm–5pm

🌏 FREE — Carnival of Nations presented by Mangrove Hotel
📍 Male Oval
🕔 5pm–7pm

🎶 Wil Thomas, with Phoebe Corke and Adele Oliver
📍 The Old Sailmakers Shed
🕖 7pm–11pm

🕊️ FREE — Art Activation: 1000 Cranes – Origami Workshop
📍 Town Beach
🕛 12pm–9pm

🎸 FREE — LIVE MUSIC: Mojo Jacket
📍 Town Beach / Festival Hub
🕛 5pm-7pm

🌊 The Festival Hub at Town Beach is open daily from 12pm–9pm!

Bring your friends, soak up the atmosphere and make the most of Shinju! ✨

Join us at Male Oval tomorrow for an afternoon of floats, food trucks, music and celebration at the Shinju Matsuri Float...
22/08/2026

Join us at Male Oval tomorrow for an afternoon of floats, food trucks, music and celebration at the Shinju Matsuri Float Parade presented by Northside Rentals and Carnival of Nations presented by Mangrove Hotel

AUGUST 23rd SUNDAY
From 3pm: Float Parade, presented by Northside Rentals
From 5pm: Carnival of Nations, presented by Mangrove Hotel
Male Oval, Chinatown

A huge thank you to all our event and award supporters: Office of Multicultural Interests , Coles , Carpet Paint & Tiles, NAB , H&M Tracey Domino’s Broome ,Kimberley Kolors - The Broome Printing Company , Lotterywest and Shire of Broome

Please check road closures and parking arrangements before you head in.

See you tomorrow!

Visit Broome Lotterywest

Shinju Matsuri runs 21 August to 6 September 2026, Broome, Western Australia.

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊It’s Saturday 22 August and there’s plenty happening around Broome! 🎉🪁 Millie t...
21/08/2026

🌊 WHAT’S ON TOMORROW AT SHINJU MATSURI! 🌊

It’s Saturday 22 August and there’s plenty happening around Broome! 🎉

🪁 Millie the Black Kite
📍 Broome Civic Centre
🕐 1:30pm & 6pm

🥂 Opening Ball presented by Dahlia Designs
📍 Town Beach / Festival Hub
🕕 6pm–11pm

Soak up the atmosphere and celebrate! ✨

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