Shinju Matsuri – meaning ‘festival of the pearl’ – is a vibrant celebration of Broome’s (Rubibi’s) rich multicultural and pearling heritage.
Held over 16 days, from 21st August to 6th September, the festival brings the town to life with a dynamic program of events that highlight the sights, sounds, and flavours of this iconic coastal community.
Since the late 1800s, Broome has drawn people from across the globe—Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Filipino, European and Aboriginal communities—united by the lure of the region’s prized South Sea pearls.
Shinju Matsuri honours this unique cultural tapestry with an exciting lineup of events set against Broome’s breathtaking natural backdrop of white sands, turquoise waters and red cliffs. From beachside sunset feasts to colourful cultural performances, it’s a feast for the senses.
Want more? Visit a pearl farm, join the camel conga line for a sunset ride along picture-perfect Cable Beach and discover ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point. Then as darkness descends and conditions are just right, witness the natural phenomenon of the Staircase to the Moon at Roebuck Bay.
The welcoming Kimberley town of Broome is a two-and-a-half-hour flight north of Perth.