Kama‘āina Sundays (second Sundays of the month)
Kamaʻāina Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ʻIolani Palace welcomes all residents to Kamaʻāina Sunday when guests can explore the Palace, immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture, taste ‘ono food, support local vendors, enjoy lively entertainment, and more. The free event is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, or proof of Hawaiʻi residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaiʻi resident. Kamaʻāina are encouraged to come early!
Kamaʻāina Sunday’s entertainment and workshops are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.
Aloha Festivals 72th Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a
Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other!
Kalākaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning hālau hula, and more.
Aloha Festivals 78th Annual Floral Parade
A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī
Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.
Mele Tūtū: Songs of our Grandparents
The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) invites the community to experience “Mele Tūtū: Songs of our Grandparents”, the next installment of HMH’s acclaimed Mele Program. “Mele Tūtū means to invite guests to look closely at the memories and songs of our grandparents or great-grandparents’ generation from the 1930s/1940s. Connection to our kūpuna, our elders, helps us to maintain the genealogies, histories, and mana of generations that we revere today. Expressed through mele (song), oli (chant), and hula (dance), Mele Tūtū embodies the enduring principle of Mālama Kūpuna: caring for our elders and those whose shoulders we all stand upon in our present-day lives.
In the 1930s and 1940s, during the time of our grandparents and great-grandparents, live music performances and radio broadcasts were important ways of sharing local music not only across the islands, but also to the Continental U.S. and further abroad. Radio shows like “Hawaiʻi Calls” and its descendant program in the 1970s and 1980s, “Territorial Airwaves” helped to broadcast Hawaiian music, mele, and culture to people otherwise unfamiliar with Hawaiʻi, its history, or its people. Orchestras playing hapahaole music, jazz, and other forms of popular Hawaiian music were instrumental in connecting people across the airwaves.
For many kamaʻāina, the mele and hula of the 1930s and 1940s are direct connections to their ancestors who danced hula, played in world-renowned touring Hawaiian bands, and kept the memory and music of previous generations alive in new contemporary ways for the time period. These mele and hula evoke memories of family musicians in the yard or on the lānai, at family gatherings, or times when kūpuna would share the knowledge and history of the family with the younger generations. It brings back memories of joy, happiness, fun, and genuine connection between family members.
Aloha Nuʻuanu - Celebrating 50 Years of A Day at Hānaiakamalama
As it celebrates 50 years of aloha, heritage, and community, Daughters of Hawaiʻi are honored to introduce Aloha Nuʻuanu as the new name of their beloved annual gathering at Hānaiakamalama (Queen Emma Summer Palace). Rooted in the spirit of Nuʻuanu, this inoa reflects a deeper pilina to this wahi pana- place of refuge, renewal, and aloha, and the shared kuleana to preserving its legacy for generations to come.
Join them for a day of mele, hula, hana noʻeau, ʻono food, local artisans, and meaningful connections as they hoʻi hou, returning once again to celebrate Queen Emma’s enduring legacy in the uplands of Nuʻuanu.
Save the date, and stay tuned as they share more exciting announcements in the weeks ahead.
The Epic Tale of the Ramayana
A Hawaii Theatre production in partnership with the Still & Moving Meditation Fellowship + Still & Moving Community Center
For nearly two decades, Still & Moving has marked Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with a living retelling the world's oldest epic: the Ramayana. What began as a small community gathering — a story shared among students and teachers — has grown into a full theatrical production, drawing dozens of performers ranging in age from 5 to 85. This year, for the first time, that story steps onto one of the most storied stages in the Pacific: the Hawaiʻi Theatre.
Moolelo Christmas Spectacular 2026
Specific dates and details to come.
WATCH A HEARTWARMING AND FUN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
FEEL THE THRILL OF THE SNOW AND LIGHT SHOW
TAKE A FAMILY PHOTO WITH SANTA
WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA
ROAST S'MORES OVER COZY FIRE PITS
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
WATCH A HOLIDAY MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
GRIND HOLIDAY TREATS AND 'ONO PLATES FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS
HSO presents Hapa Holiday Extravaganza
The Hapa Holiday Extravaganza is back — and it's the most wonderful night of the year. Maestro Dane Lam and the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra bring their signature energy to Blaisdell Concert Hall for an evening of timeless holiday classics, local flair, and pure festive joy. Bring your ʻohana and celebrate the season the Hawaiʻi way.
Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony
The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony will kick off the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration with its treasured cultural protocols. The evening will begin with The Royal Court Investiture. In a stately ceremony that honors Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi (ruling chiefs), this year’s Aloha Festivals Royal Court will don regalia worn only by aliʻi of the highest rank. As representatives of Hawaiʻi’s past, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court ensures the festival is rooted in the most cherished traditions of Hawaiʻi. Following the Investiture, the Opening Ceremony will feature hula and musical performances for a special evening in the heart of Waikīkī.
Huliau - 40 Years of Dance, Chant & Traditions
Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang presents HULIAU - A hula concert celebrating Hālau Hula Ka Noeʻau’s 40th anniversary. Kumu Pili Pang has been maintaining the art of hula as they have been passed down by his teacher Maiki Aiu Lake since 1986. He established HULIAU in 1996, to celebrate his first ten years and it became part of the inaugural season of the Hawaii Theater and continued as an annual concert at the Hawaii Theatre for 20 consecutive years till 2016. Now after a 10-year break, Kumu Pili Pang and Hālau Hula Ka Noʻeau returns to the Hawai’i Theatre with HULIAU ... 40 years of Dance, Chant and Traditions.
51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Day 3)
The Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition is a yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and ‘Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language (‘Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne and kaimakahine competitions.
51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Day 2)
The Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition is a yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and ‘Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language (‘Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne and kaimakahine competitions.
51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Day 1)
The Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition is a yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and ‘Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language (‘Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne and kaimakahine competitions.
25th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention
The Convention begins on Monday, July 20 with a full day of Pre-Convention cultural workshops, featuring Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
Tuesday, July 21–Wednesday, July 22 include plenary sessions, breakout discussions, evening workshops, networking, live music, a pau hana bar, and shop Nā Mea Hawai‘i, celebrating Native Hawaiian artisans, makers, and entrepreneurs.
43rd Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
Festival Weekend Overview:
Performing Arts Showcase: Starting on Friday, June 12 the Pan-Pacific Festival will showcase performances from Ala Moana to Waikīkī through Sunday, June 14, from local taiko groups and dance groups, and more!
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival: Located at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, events start from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 with hula halau from both Japan and Hawai‘i performing. There will be several stages with performances by local artists, Japanese dance groups, and more, along with delicious festival food, treats, and much more.
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a: The ho‘olaule‘a block party kicks off on Friday, June 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave. from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. and will feature performance stages, various food and festival food booths, as well as other vendors. The Bon Dance is also along the ho‘olaule‘a route.
Pan-Pacific Parade: The festival concludes with the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 5 p.m. along Kalākaua Ave.
Save the Date: Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival Opening Day (3 Day Festival)
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa invites you to gather once again for the Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival—a three-day event dedicated to the cultural stewards of mele Hawaiʻi, and a space to connect, collaborate, and uplift this vital practice!
The conference will feature intergenerational panel discussions, followed by the Mele Hula Festival, a competition honoring the composition and performance of original mele and hula.
More details to come.
Save the Dates: Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa invites you to gather once again for the Mele Conference and Mele Hula Festival—a three-day event dedicated to the cultural stewards of mele Hawaiʻi, and a space to connect, collaborate, and uplift this vital practice!
The conference will feature intergenerational panel discussions, followed by the Mele Hula Festival, a competition honoring the composition and performance of original mele and hula.
More details to come.
11th Annual Manu o Kū Festival
Come and visit the many organizations and agencies featuring crafts, games, and activities at the 11th Annual Manu o Kū Festival at the 'Iolani Palace Grounds.
20 Community partners, organizations, and agencies on site to share their work through family friendly crafts, games, and activities.
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2026 presented by Bishop Museum
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2026 presented by Bishop Museum continues the annual Lei Day tradition by the Brothers Cazimero with Keauhou, the 19-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning group, returning to headline the concert experience alongside special guests, including Robert Cazimero, Kealiʻi Reichel, Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua, Hālau Keʻalaokamaile and co-hosts, Billy V. and Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community & cultural relations at Hawaiian Airlines.
The Return of Kapaemahu (Free Hula Show - Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Return of Kapaemahu shares the long-hidden story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu— Hawaiʻi’s unique monument to healing and inclusion -- as a live hula performance steps from the site of the sacred stones on Waikīkī Beach where the healers once lived and performed their miraculous cures. This extraordinary production is composed and directed by hula master Patrick Makuakāne, the first Native Hawaiian recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC
Christmas with The Makaha Sons
Today, the Makaha Sons is considered to be one of Hawai‘i’s premiere Hawaiian musical groups. They continue to perpetuate that vibrant sound, full and rich, with harmonies that only they can create. Their incomparable vocal arrangements and delightful stage presence is filled with comical antics which have won the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide.
Amy Hanaiali'i: KINOHI
Kinohi marks a pivotal moment in both time and space, representing the beginning of a journey. It embodies our genesis, the tale of our very existence, weaving together past and present and the paths that led us here. It speaks to our identity, reflecting the rich tapestry of ancestors from diverse regions who navigated their canoes through the vast ocean of our genealogical development.
Amy Hanaialiiʻs performance delves deep into her ancestral roots in Hawaiʻi, while also recounting the lineage and stories of her English, Ojibwe, and Norwegian heritage and the paths they took.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #4
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #3
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #2
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #1
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Aloha Festivals 77th Annual Floral Parade
A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī
Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.
Aloha Festivals 71th Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a
Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other!
Kalākaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning hālau hula, and more.
Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony
The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony will kick off the month-long Aloha Festivals celebration with its treasured cultural protocols. The evening will begin with The Royal Court Investiture. In a stately ceremony that honors Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi (ruling chiefs), this year’s Aloha Festivals Royal Court will don regalia worn only by aliʻi of the highest rank. As representatives of Hawaiʻi’s past, the Aloha Festivals Royal Court ensures the festival is rooted in the most cherished traditions of Hawaiʻi. Following the Investiture, the Opening Ceremony will feature hula and musical performances for a special evening in the heart of Waikīkī.
2025 Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Hula 'Auana)
A yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and 'Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language ('Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) competitions.
2025 Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Hula Kahiko)
A yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and 'Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language ('Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) competitions.
2025 Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Miss & Master Hula)
A yearly event for keiki (children) ages 6-12 that brings together hula hālau from all of the Hawaiian Islands and Japan to perform and compete for the coveted Miss and Master Keiki Hula Awards along with Kahiko and 'Auana competitions that award for best keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) in the top 5 places. Recognition is also given to the top hālau for Hawaiian Language ('Olelo) Awards as well as for the Overall Winning hālau for their best in the overall keikikāne (boys) and kaimakahine (girls) competitions.
Kama‘āina Sundays (second Sundays of the month)
Kamaʻāina Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ʻIolani Palace welcomes all residents to Kamaʻāina Sunday when guests can explore the Palace, immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture, taste ‘ono food, support local vendors, enjoy lively entertainment, and more. The free event is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, or proof of Hawaiʻi residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaiʻi resident. Kamaʻāina are encouraged to come early!
Kamaʻāina Sunday’s entertainment and workshops are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.
Mauli Ola Culture & Community
Visit Windward Mall Center Stage on July 10th, for an incredible day of mea Hawai’i, learning, and fun! Perfect for the entire ʻohana and completely FREE. Celebrate the intersection between Mauli Ola, culture, and community!
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa presents the Inaugural Mele Conference & Hula Festival (3 Groundbreaking Days!)
Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨
Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa presents the Inaugural Mele Conference & Hula Festival (3 Groundbreaking Days!)
Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨
Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.
Kāhuli Leo Leʻa presents the Inaugural Mele Conference & Hula Festival (3 Groundbreaking Days!)
Mele Hula Festival debuts June 18!✨
Witness mele and hula like never before, where each performance is paired with newly-composed mele. This groundbreaking competition closes out our Mele Conference and celebrates the future of mele and hula.
The Return of Kapaemahu (Free Hula Show - Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Return of Kapaemahu shares the long-hidden story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu— Hawaiʻi’s unique monument to healing and inclusion -- as a live hula performance steps from the site of the sacred stones on Waikīkī Beach where the healers once lived and performed their miraculous cures. This extraordinary production is composed and directed by hula master Patrick Makuakāne, the first Native Hawaiian recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC