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Shinju Matsuri Festival 2024
Dates: Saturday 17th August - Sunday 1st September 2024
The annual Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for “Festival of the Pearl”) originated from three cultural festivals – Japanese Obon Matsuri, Malaysian Hari Merdeka, Independence Day from British rule in 1957, and the Chinese Hang Seng. Shinju Matsuri rekindles the excitement and romance of Broome’s early days of being a world-renowned producer of South Sea Pearls when the Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Koepangers, Filipino and Europeans flocked to Broome from the late 1800’s to be a part of this prosperity. This unique multicultural population of pearl industry workers joined with the local Aboriginal people and Europeans to work on up to 400 Pearling Luggers that sailed out of Broome.
Broome’s people and businesses have given generously to show their love of Broome over the 50 year life of the Festival and is a testament to the character and culture of this special place. The volunteer Board of Shinju Matsuri is driven by the community and sees the festival as an opportunity to re-educate and inform the community of the cultural heritage of Broome. Ensuring that education and information is passed on to young people and new arrivals will assure that Broome’s unique and diverse identity is acknowledged and remembered through the generations.
Shinju Matsuri will tempt your senses with an exciting whirlwind of colour, sound, taste and smell as the community shares this beautiful locale with the world and the people who call it home.
Shinju Matsuri - Broome's Festival of the Pearl - has been an iconic part of the regional WA events program since 1970.
A celebration of Broome's unique, diverse culture and history, via a huge program of events that tantalise all senses sight, sound and most of all taste.
SHINJU MATSURI 2024 - SPINIFEX BREWERY FLOATING LANTERN FESTIVAL HUB
Sunday 25 August 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Adult $99 | Child $39
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Experience the spectacular Floating Lantern Matsuri in style, enjoying uninterrupted sunset views from our new and reformatted Spinifex Brewery Floating Lantern Hub. This is a ticketed event for the whole family and includes access to the Floating Lantern Hub, one lantern kit per person, a drink on arrival with a cash bar for the duration of the event & a special menu of Japanese canapes served throughout the evening, with kid-friendly options available.
Child’s tickets for under 17 years old. This experience is one for the whole family and not to be missed!
Location: Gantheaume Point
Pearl Meat Cook Off
As the current reigning champions of the Pearl Meat Cook Off, Spinifex Brewery has been invited to host the event at their iconic new venue.
Wednesday 28th of August, 2024
5.30pm - 8.30pm
NEW LOCATION - Spinifex Brewery Cable Beach
The Shinju Matsuri festival favourite, Pearl Meat Cook Off is back with an exciting twist! Delight your tastebuds as you try a selection of pearl meat dishes from Broome’s best chefs, as they compete for the title of 2024 Pearl Meat Cook Off Champion.
Spinifex’s head chef and last year’s winner, Igor Rossi, will now take the place of guest judge, as the competing chefs go head-to-head in what will be a night of fierce competition and culinary excellence. As gracious hosts, Spinifex will pass on the baton, for the Pearl Meat Cook Off champion!
Delight your tastebuds as you try a selection of pearl meat dishes from Broome’s best chefs, as they compete for the title of 2024 Pearl Meat Cook Off Champion.
With live music, beer and wine tastings, delicious food and of course stunning pearls, it’s bound to be an incredible evening!
SHINJU MATSURI 2024 - MATSO'S CABLE BEACH SUNSET COCKTAIL PARTY
Friday 30 August 2024
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
18+ EVENT
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Join us for Shinju Matsuri's very first Matso's Cable Beach Sunset Cocktail Party! Guests will enjoy a delicious canape menu designed with local ingredients and seasonal produce, combined with that unique Broome flair. With a cocktail on arrival in hand, dance the night away to some incredible DJ's!
Location: Cable Beach
SHINJU MATSURI 2024 - SUNSET LONG TABLE DINNER
Saturday 31 August 2024
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Indulge in an opulent night dining under the stars at our premier dining event, the Sunset Long Table Dinner on spectacular Cable Beach. Renowned as one of the most exclusive dining tables in WA, every year the Sunset Long Table Dinner is the most anticipated Shinju Matsuri event. Featuring a menu curated & delivered by a headline chef together with Spinifex Brewing Co. The exciting menu, inspired by Broome’s rich cultural tapestry, will showcase local ingredients & seasonal produce from the region. Enjoy entertainment by local & touring musicians & performers throughout the evening.
Dress Code: Cocktail or formal beach attire…be prepared to take your shoes off & feel the sand between your toes!
18+ Event with allocated seating.
Location: Cable Beach
Download the full program of events
Shinju Festival Hub by Nexus Airlines
Our Shinju Festival Hub by Nexus Airlines is located at Town Beach overlooking picturesque Roebuck Bay.
Opens Sunday 18th August, 10am. DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL HUB PROGRAM
Monday to Friday from 6am | Saturday and Sunday from 10am
We’re excited to offer an exciting program of daily activities for the whole family.
Free local advice from the Broome Visitor Centre
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The Broome Visitor Centre can help can you plan your stay or assist with local information and tour bookings.
For recommendations and advice - call the visitor centre on 08 9195 2200
Keep an look out for updates about the 2024 Shinju Matsuri Festival on the Shinju Matsuri Facebook page, Instagram and the Shinju Matsuri website.
Note: Event details may change. Correct at time of publishing.