Thousands of racegoers gathered at the Broome Turf Club to celebrate the opening day of the 2026 Broome racing season, marking the return of one of the Kimberley’s biggest social and sporting events. Visitors and locals packed the track for a day of racing, fashion and entertainment as the popular winter season officially began. The Broome races, held near Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point, are a major highlight on the regional tourism calendar and are expected to attract large crowds throughout the season leading up to the Broome Cup Carnival in August.