Heading to Shinju? Here’s where you can find our brews!

Spinifex Brewing Co is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the Shinju Matsuri Festival in 2023! This incredible, two-week event is a highlight in the Broome dry season calendar and is much loved by tourists and locals alike. If you’re thinking about heading to the festival, read on to find out how you can stay Spini hydrated.

The Town Beach Festival Hub

The Town Beach Festival Hub brought to you by Spinifex Brewing Co is the home of the Shinju Matsuri Festival. As the central pop-up venue for the entire 16-day extravaganza, Town Beach brims with non-stop excitement.

The Hub offers an array of activities, food options, and captivating entertainment, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Come join us from 6am to 10pm daily, as Town Beach becomes the vibrant hub of Shinju Matsuri, where joy, culture, and celebration come alive against the picturesque backdrop of Broome’s Roebuck Bay.

Dahlia Designs Opening Ball

The Dahlia Designs Shinju Opening Ball is a modern take on the historic Shinju Ball, in a striking new venue – Shinju Matsuri Festival Hub by Spinifex Brewing Co.

Keep the festival opening ceremony celebrations going in style by a star-lit Roebuck Bay, with live music, dinner & drinks. All guests will receive a welcome drink on arrival with a light meal served.

Get ready to dance the night away on our outdoor dance floor with local faves Miss Behave & the School of Funk keeping the tunes flowing all night long.

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures Chinatown Feast

The Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures Chinatown Feast is returning to take over the heart of Chinatown on Wednesday 30th August.

The Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures Chinatown Feast is our starlit Hawker Style dining event with a Kimberley twist. Held in the heart of Chinatown Broome, with a new home in 2023 on Short St.

Tantalise your taste buds with a selection of dishes from Broome’s finest food vendors, while roving performers & live musicians entertain you throughout the evening.

Paspaley Floating Lantern VIP

Experience the spectacular Floating Lantern Matsuri in style, enjoying uninterrupted sunset views from the exclusive Paspaley Floating Lantern VIP lounge.

Your VIP pass includes event entry, access to the Floating Lantern VIP lounge, a floating lantern kit, an open bar for the duration of the event & a special menu of Japanese canapes by Pica’s Kitchen served throughout the evening.

Willie Creek Pearl Meat Cookoff 2023

The Pearl Meat Cook Off returns to Pearl Luggers in 2023 as part of the Shinju Matsuri. Featuring celebrity guest judge Khanh Ong!

Experience the ultimate cooking competition in Broome, with the best local chefs preparing incredible dishes of pearl meat, and competing for the cook-off crown! This year’s theme is “A taste of the six seasons” with chefs creating dishes inspired by the six Yawuru seasons.

Our very own Igor (Zookeepers Head Chef) will be competing in this event and we know he will do us PROUD!

Sunset Long Table Dinner

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 our 2023 headline chef Khanh Ong alongside our very own team at Zookeepers by 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, before finishing the night with a dance in the sand under the Kimberley sky.

Official Shinju Matsuri Beer

All these awesome events making you thirsty? Not to worry, crowd favourites from the Spinifex beverage range will be on offer at every licensed Shinju-led event.

Even better, we are launching a very special, Shinju Matsuri Low Carb Ale EXCLUSIVE to the Shinju Matsuri Hub at Town Beach.

Want to find out what other exciting events are on? Download the full program here.