Arts & Music

Music Festivals

Music surrounds our islands like the ocean celebrating a fantastic range of outdoor music concerts happening every year from January to December. When you arrive at the airport or at the cruise ship terminal, you are greeted with music, island style (local stringband). In June 21st marks Fete De La Musique, a music festival that happens not just in Port Vila, but outer islands also in celebration of Vanuatu's francophone ties. During National Independence week every end of July, bands are performing everywhere where the celebration stalls are. October to November brings to the stage Fest'Napuan, region's biggest music festival where top local and international bands perform for several days, and Christmas in the Park closes the year nicely with festive vibes every early to mid-December. 

Arts

Nawita Contemporary Arts

In 1987, several local artists met and discussed the establishment of a formal organisation of contemporary artists. The artists were trained in art at the training technical college and grew an active interest in creating 'contemporary arts' out of their more traditional skills in artefacts. Nawita Association, whereby 'Nawita' meaning 'octopus' so each tentacle represents a different artistic medium or form of expression, was established. Today the association boasts fine artworks and masterpiece from young and senior iconic artists, many of which you can buy their artwork and take home with you. Find exhibitions at the french art gallery exhibit center located downtown or call Alliance Francaise on +678 22 947 for more information. Visit website.

Art Galleries

Diana Tam Gallery

Open Monday to Friday from 8:00am till 5:00pm.

Phone +678 23038. Above images by Graham Crumb, Imagicity.       

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Foundation Bastien Art gallery
Located along Pango Road in Port Vila.

Phone +678 24991.

Open Tuesday - Saturday frm 10am-4.30pm. Entrance fee: 12yrs - Adult: 200VT / Child: 12yrs below FOC

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The Secret Garden Museum
The outdoor cultural centre is located at Mele Road. Open everyday from 8am to 6pm. Phone +678 26222 /7747869. Entrance fee: 1500VT (adult) 750VT (5-11yrs) FOC (4 below). Cultural shows are only done on requests when there is a big group or family booking. E:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Vanuatu Cultural Center and National Museum

The National Museum of Vanuatu is located in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

It specializes in exhibits relating to the culture and history of this group of islands in the South Pacific. Phone +678 22129. Visitor entrance fee:

Adult: 1000vt with tour guide is: 1500VT. Child: 200vt. Fees includes: Sand drawing, traditional flute music, custom show case. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM–5PM. Saturday 8am - 12pm. Sunday: Closed.