visits to historical sites, cinema and entertainment on the holiday program

Cécile Rubichon •

Published on January 17, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.,
updated January 17, 2025 at 7:33 a.m.

What to do to keep busy during the summer holidays? Here are some ideas.

• Don’t think we’re sleeping, a documentary film by Lou Marillier and Nick Walters on athletes, amateurs and professionals, their victories, their defeats, their joys, their despairs. Friday January 17, at 1:30 p.m., and Sunday January 19, at 4:30 p.m., at the Origin cinema, in Dumbéa.
• Sonic 3at the Cinédrive-in du Mont-Dore, Friday January 17, at 7:30 p.m. Opening of the drive-in and snack bar at 6:15 p.m.
• Horror Fridays with WolfmanFriday January 17, at 8:50 p.m., at Cinécity, in Nouméa. More information on the Cinécity and Cinédrive program on https://cinecity.nc/
• Vaiana 2 at the Cinédrive-in du Mont-Dore, Saturday January 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Opening of the drive-in and snack bar at 6:15 p.m.
• Cinema snack The Iron Giant, Saturday January 18, at 1 p.m., at the Origin cinema, in Dumbéa. The screening will be followed by a robotics workshop led by the Symbiose association, which will present its little Ozobots, small robots that children will learn to manipulate. And a snack. Price of a “classic” session (900 F for children). More information and reservations on www.origincine.nc
• Cinema recreation at Cinécity Nouméa with A Night at the Zooin preview, Sunday January 19, at 3 p.m. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., coloring, makeup and cupcake workshop offered to all children.
• A Night at the Zoo is also in preview at the Origin cinema, in Dumbéa, Sunday January 19, at 3 p.m.

• Baby swimmers at the Nouméa aquatic center, in Magenta. In small groups of 8 children aged 1 to 2 years, 30-minute sessions to learn about swimming. The next ones? Saturday January 18 and Sunday January 19, from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Price: 1,500 F, including entry to the swimming pool for both parents.
• Aquatic garden at the Nouméa aquatic center, in Magenta. For children aged 2 to 4, in small groups, fun sessions to familiarize themselves with the aquatic environment and gain confidence while having fun. Next meetings Saturday January 18 and Sunday January 19, from 8:55 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. (30 minutes). Price: 1,500 F, including entry to the swimming pool for both parents.
• Children’s swimming lessons at the Jacques-Mouren swimming pool, in Ouen-Toro, for children aged 5 and over. Sessions of 4 sessions per week are organized to learn and improve the different strokes. Duration: 30 minutes, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Schedules according to level. Package of 10 sessions: 7,800 F.
• Kenjutsu class, Saturday January 18, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A martial Art that requires agility, precision and control. At the Zanshin aikido dojo, 23 rue Gallieni, in downtown Nouméa. Information at 79 97 17 or 92 39 14.
• Open day at the new center d’iBoulouparis fire and rescue, Saturday January 18, from 9 a.m.
• Cricket, baseball, football, basketball, orienteering, hiking, obstacle course, blind course, weaving, dance, circus, batucada… Free activities are offered for all ages, from Tuesday to Friday, until January 31, in the different districts of Nouméa, at the Kaméré 2000 space, at the Ukeiwé sports complex in Rivière-Salée, at the Magenta association house and at the house of associations of Magenta aerodrome. Information from the city life service on 27 07 02 or 24 49 91.
• The holiday courses in the town of Mont-Dore continue, for a week, a day or a half-day, until February 7. From 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Plum sports hall and the Victorin-Boewa cultural and sports complex, in Boulari. On the program: horse riding, mountain biking, va’a, basketball, cricket, Tahitian dance and football. Information at 43 26 69.
• “All in the water”: the Boulari swimming pool is free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult until January 31. The swimming pool is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Free summer courses for children aged 7 to 15 in Dumbéa-sur-mer and Dumbéa nord, until February 7. On the program: sporting and cultural activities. Information at 80 89 83 or 93 57 43.
• Dumbéa beach, every Thursday until February 7, in Nouré. Fishing, paddle, swimming, soap sculpture, football, pétanque, laser tag, balance bike… Free activities, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free transport upon online registration (www.ville-dumbea.nc). More information on 43 74 05 or by writing to [email protected]

• Virtual creation workshop Friday January 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the House of Biodiversity, in Nouméa. Free. From 8 years old. The theme: the vegetation in which the dinosaurs of Oceania evolved.
• Workshops on songs, noises and cries of animals, kokedamas (micro-gardens) and discovery of Noumean ecosystems in virtual reality, at the Maison de labiodiversité, in Nouméa, on Saturday January 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon and from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. From 12 years old. Free.

• Guided tour of the old mining village of Tiébaghi, with the Association for the Safeguarding of the Mining and Historical Heritage of North Caledonian (ASPMHNC), Saturday January 18 and Thursday January 23. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Koumac information point, next to the town hall. Reservation required on 52 00 75 or online at www.mairie-koumac.nc. More information on Facebook, ASPMHNC Old village of Tiébaghi.
• “American’s secret escape game” at the Commandant’s House in La Foa. To dive into the Second World War. Saturday, January 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: 7,000 F per team (2 to 6 people, including at least one adult). Online reservations, on eticket.nc. More information on 44 32 71.
• “Game night” at the Receiving Tennis Club, in Nouméa, Saturday January 18, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. On the program, two legendary tournaments: Fifa on Playstation and Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch. Registrations by Messenger or by phone at 26 45 32.

• Guided tour of Camp Brun, located between Boulouparis and Foa, Sunday January 19 and Wednesday January 22, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Reservations required at 44 32 71.
• Garage sale at the Tennis social club, at the Anne-Marie-Morault sports complex, at Receiving, Sunday January 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. More information on 26 45 32.
• Free roller skating lessons every Monday in January, at the Big up spot, in Koutio, in Dumbéa, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with Roller danse NC.
• Discovering the treasure of Black Diamond Island, at the Maritime Museum in Nouméa. Animation designed for children aged 3 to 11. Every Tuesday and Thursday from January 2 to 23, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Price: 700 F per child. Information and reservations on 26 34 43.
• Wood sculpture in the gardens of the Art factory, in Nouméa, Tuesday January 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7,000 F per course. Reservation required at 97 87 78, by email ([email protected]) or via Facebook: @Jean Marie Ganeval.
• Guided tour of the Célières house and its gardens, in Nouméa, Wednesday January 22, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prices: 1,000 F/adult, 500 F/child (between 7 and 18 years old), 850 F/senior. Duration of the visit: 1h30. Registration recommended with Atup: 77 83 73 or [email protected]
• Tales and nature special about dinosaurs, at the House of Biodiversity, in Nouméa, Wednesday January 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. From 3 years old. Free.
• The Artistic Games exhibition, which highlights street art, is extended at Château Hagen, in Nouméa, until February 15. It combines street art, pop culture and mythological dimensions.

• Vintage collector, at 3 Brasseurs, Friday January 17, at 7 p.m.
• Tribute to Pink Floyd, Friday January 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Onthebeach restaurant, Côte Blanche.
• Chic aperitif at La Cocotte from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday January 18. On the program: music and fashion show.
• Duck Island in Tahitian time, Saturday January 18. First departure at 6 p.m.
• Tiana sound and Beeyooswime at Single Fin, Saturday January 18, from 6 p.m.
• Tropiwax party at 1881, Friday January 17, from 6 p.m.
• Shatta Land and Carribean Jackpot at Single Fin, Friday January 17, from 6 p.m.
• Captain Cook at 3 Brasseurs, Saturday January 18, at 7 p.m.
• Dark night at MV, Saturday January 18, from 9 p.m.
• Inu at 3 Brasseurs, Sunday January 19, at 6 p.m.
• French kiss and DJ JYBX at Single Fin, Sunday January 19, from 6 p.m.
• Latino night at MV, Wednesday January 22, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

To report an appointment, contact NC la 1ère at [email protected] or [email protected].