Events and Festivals
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Hawaii's Annual Events & Festivals
The Festive Islands of Aloha
Dive deep into Hawaii’s local community and you’ll discover a culture alive with paniolo (cowboys), Chinese dragons, ethnic festivals, culinary events and an exotic collection of celebrations. Throughout the year, you’ll also encounter parades, street parties, food and craft fairs, concerts and family activities that honor every aspect of Hawaii’s diverse culture.
Annual Events
Many of Hawaii’s most memorable celebrations occur annually. Some, like the Honolulu Marathon(December) and the Hawaii International Film Festival (October), draw visitors and participants from around the globe. Others, like Oahu’s Prince Lot Hula Competition (July) or the Eo E Emalani I Alakai Festival (October) on Kauai and the statewide King Kamehameha Celebration (June) are primarily local occasions. These events have a strong allure for visitors who want to get an authentic glimpse of Hawaii during their trip.
Food Festivals
Events that feature local foods and agricultural products attract both locals and visitors. The Hawaii Food and Wine Festival on the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu (October) and the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (June) on Maui are long-running culinary events, hosting world-class chefs, winemakers and master sommeliers for thousands of wine and food lovers. The Island of Hawaii’s Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (November) celebrates all things coffee and includes nearly 50 events over 10 days. Kauai Chocolate & Coffee Festival (October) highlights al things cacao and coffee industries of Kauai.Video: Festivals and Events in Hawaii
Events Around the Hawaiian Islands
Kuana Torres Kahele Band with very special guest Robert Cazimero
Kuana Torres Kahele Band with very special guest Robert Cazimero will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. MUSIC FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Kakuhihewa: A Tribute to O'ahu ,"Completion of this 7 CD, original music series for the Hawaiian Islands is a personal [...]
- Contact Name: Zen Chambers
- Contact Organization: Blue Note Hawaii
Jeannette Trevias Ft. Little Albert, Ben Vegas, Rocky Brown and More
Jeannette Trevias will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with two shows at 6:30pm and 9:00pm. Jeannette Casuga Trevias, born and raised in the Philippines, has been the musical director for Broadway superstar Lea Salonga, and the "Concert King of the Philippines" Martin Nievera. While living in [...]
- Contact Name: Shaun
- Contact Organization: Blue Note Hawaii
Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert
Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 18+ yrs is 99.3% "Excellent, Highlight of our trip!".
This concert will [...]
- Contact Name: Sandy
- Contact Organization: Aloha Plenty
One Night In Napoli With Mango Season
Mango Season will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with two shows at 6:30pm and 9:00pm. Returning to the Blue Note stage for a dinner theatre experience inspired by Festa Italiana, Hawaii’s only Italian Festival, 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nominated Mango Season presents an evening of comedy, [...]
- Contact Name: Shaun
- Contact Organization: Blue Note Hawaii
Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert
Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 18+ yrs is 99.3% "Excellent, Highlight of our trip!".This concert [...]
- Contact Name: Sandy
- Contact Organization: Aloha Plenty
Keahi Conjugacion
Keahi Conjugacion will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with two shows at 6:30pm and 9:00pm. Keahi Conjugacion is a Na Hoku Hanohano nominee and international jazz recording artist. Keahi has a distinct musical personality: a true jazz singer's spontaneity and freedom mixed with a reverence for [...]
- Contact Name: Shaun
- Contact Organization: Blue Note Hawaii
New Order
Wednesday, October 3, 2018; Castle Theater; 7:30 pm
New Order has announced a new round of touring taking place across North America this summer and fall. These dates will see the electronic music pioneers visiting cities they haven't played in quite some time including their performance [...]
- Contact Name: Box Office
- Contact Organization: Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele - Hawaii's Cowboy Music
Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 18+ yrs is 99.3% "Excellent, Highlight of our trip!".
This concert will [...]
- Contact Name: Sandy
- Contact Organization: Aloha Plenty
Morgan Heritage
Morgan Heritage will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. In their latest quest to keep Reggae music relevant in a continuously evolving world of music, Morgan Heritage presents “Avrakedabra”. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come [...]
- Contact Name: Charisse
- Contact Organization: Blue Note Hawaii
Hula Arts At Kilauea: Hula Voices
Hula Voices presents an engaging, intimate “talk story” session with Hawaii Island’s hula practitioners who eat, sleep and live on the practice of hula and its associated arts. Embrace the opportunity to listen to Kumu Hula, long time Humana (student) and artisans whose live and breathe Hula. [...]
- Contact Name: Anisha Clay
- Contact Organization: Volcano Art Center