Entertainment Venues

Sun Pictures is Broome’s iconic open-air cinema and the world’s oldest operating picture garden, opening on 9 December 1916. Originally featuring a marble soda fountain, confectionery bar, and cane-and-deck-chair seating, films were screened with live piano accompaniment, making it the heart of entertainment and social life in Broome.

The cinema has survived changing ownership, World War II, and major restoration works, including foyer, flooring, and roof conservation with support from the Heritage Council of WA. In 2004, it was officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the “World’s Oldest Open-Air Cinema in Operation.”

Sun Pictures celebrated 100 years in 2016, with commemorative pavement plaques added in 2017. Historic projectors, including the final 35mm projector “Christie”, are on display, offering a glimpse into its rich history.

Today, Sun Pictures continues to screen films under the Kimberley sky, providing a unique experience that blends heritage, community, and cinema magic.