Attending a festival, event or celebration when travelling to New Caledonia is the perfect way to immerse oneself in the culture and customs of this South Pacific Destination, and no matter how big or small the event, the experience is often an enriching one.

    

New Caledonia’s events calendar is loaded with festivals and celebrations to delight and inspire you.

With exciting festivals, activities and events planned for the year, the island paradise is well-placed to showcase its melting pot of culinary wonders, cultural delights, sports and natural beauty.

Take a look at what's happening in New Caledonia this year and discover unique events including Bourail Country Fair, Noumea Triathlon, La Foa Cinema Festival, New Caledonia Francofolies Festival, New Caledonia Ultra Trail, Vanilla Festival, Loyalty Islands Fair, Isle of Pines Fair, etc...

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Sports enthusiasts can experience the Transcaledonienne Trail, join in the New Caledonia Marathon or the legendary golfing tournament, the South Pacific Open (PGA). For the more active traveller, the New Caledonia Triathlon, one of New Caledonia’s premier annual sporting events is ideal. Foodies will be in heaven during food festivals, including the Giant Omelette Festival; Avocado Festival; French Cheese Festival at Le Meridien Noumea and Sheraton Deva; and Pahatr (fern) and Lobster Festival. The Gastronomy Festival will offer up a fusion of French and Melanesian cuisine, featuring local delicacies, produce and a French flare. Music festival aficionados won’t want to miss Francofolies Festival in Nouméa.

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Make an appointment today with one of our New Caledonia travel experts who can help organise a complete travel package to the festival or event of your choice.