Shinju Matsuri Festival - Broome, Western Australia

2026 Shinju Matsuri Festival - Featured Events

Shinju Matsuri 2026 Survey

Share your feedback & go in the draw to win one of five $100 AUD e‑Gift Cards, redeemable at over 100 retailers, OR 2 tickets to the 2027 Shinju Matsuri Sunset Long Table Dinner on Cable Beach.

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Be a part of the Shinju Matsuri 2026! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, you’re either in the thick of the festivities or helping behind the scenes to make the magic happen!

Shinju Matsuri is seeking volunteers, food vendors, performers, art submissions, people to join the float parade and other community events.

A multicultural Kimberley festival

Celebrate a festival that dates back to Broome’s original pearling days, where the community celebrates the safe return of pearl divers returning to the shore.

2025 Shinju Photos!

23rd August – 7th September 2025

A lot happened at the 2025 Shinju Matsuri Festival. Our photographers were at the main events, mixing and mingling, taking photos and capturing the performers. Did you have fun at this years epic events?

Download the 2025 Events Program

This years festival was celebrated from Saturday 23rd August to Sunday 7th September, 2025.

Download a copy of the 2025 Shinju Matsuri Program with the full list of the events that occurred at this years festival.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.

Shinju Matsuri Festival acknowledges Traditional Owners of this saltwater Country and recognises the continuing connection to lands and waters of Rubibi (Broome). We pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging.