Amy Hānaialiʻi, a celebrated artist whose heritage spans Hawaiian, Ojibwe, Norwegian, and English roots, recently set out on a deeply personal journey to Norway and London to trace her ancestral lineage. This powerful exploration is featured in the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Family Ingredients...

Nobuntu is an internationally acclaimed female a cappella ensemble from Zimbabwe known for radiant harmonies, Afro-jazz flair, and soul-stirring stage presence.

Blending traditional Zimbabwean songs, gospel, and original arrangements, their performances feature pure voices, authentic dance, and ...

An intimate afternoon jam session bringing together the festival artists in a relaxed, talk-story setting. Enjoy spontaneous collaborations and deep musical connections—just as it’s been done for generations across Hawai‘i. After intermission, audience members with instruments are invited on stag...

The festival opens with an evening of stories and song led by Hawai‘i’s top slack key and ‘ukulele masters. Featured guests Keola Beamer and Moanalani Beamer join Jeff Peterson, Sonny Lim, Kainani Kahaunaele, and Brittni Paiva for an inspiring celebration of Hawai‘i’s music and traditions.

Close out the 23rd Annual ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival with a high-energy evening led by one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved and charismatic slack key guitarists — Ledward Kaapana. With a career spanning over five decades, Ledward is a true master of ki ho‘alu (slack key), known for his lightni...

Step into the mysterious world of Hawaiian ghost stories with master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui. Known as “Hawai‘i’s own Ghost Guy,” Lopaka shares chilling tales of local hauntings, legends, and supernatural encounters that have been passed down through generations. Blending history, folklore, an...

Virtuosic. Visionary. Unforgettable.

Duo Karolina Mikołajczyk (violin) and Iwo Jedynecki (accordion) are one of the most vibrant and boundary-pushing chamber ensembles of their generation. Winners of Poland’s prestigious Polityka Passport award in 2024 and praised for their “unbridled imaginatio...

Taiko Master Kenny Endo returns to Kahilu with his Contemporary Ensemble to celebrate 50 years of groundbreaking music and rhythm. A trailblazer in North America and Japan, Endo is renowned for blending traditional Japanese drumming with jazz, funk, and world music influences. This special Golden...

2025-26 Season Opener! A musical supergroup. A powerhouse band.

Brother Noland & the Island Incredibles bring together legendary artists and rising stars in a genre-defying concert that bridges generations and styles. This all-star lineup includes:

Brother Noland (guitar/vocals), David Garibald...

Hawaiʻi’s revered and beloved kumu hula, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, ROBERT CAZIMERO, continues his 39-year tradition of performing LIVE at Kahilu. As is tradition, Robert offers viewers a memorable evening of music, hula, and storytelling.

Recognized throughout the world as a talented ...

Join us at Kahilu for a moving afternoon of music and history with the Mana Music Quartet.

This Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning string ensemble performs a program that pays tribute to the music of Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawai‘i’s last reigning monarch, whose compositions reflect the deep cultural a...

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is one of America’s premier flamenco companies. The company honors the traditions of flamenco while advancing its evolution as a contemporary dance discipline.

Created by internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer-choreographer, Patricia Guerrero, Quinto Elemento (Fi...

Only five times in history, the ARD international music competition has awarded the first prize for piano trios. Aoi Trio won this prestigious first prize in 2018, which made a breathtaking start to their international career. Based in Germany, the trio is highly regarded for pioneering the world...

Slack Key Sounds of 1960s Waikīkī
Honoring Sonny Chillingworth, Don Ho, and Kui Lee

Join us for an experience that will feel as intimate and magical as being in Honeyʻs Lounge back in the 60s with Sonny, Don Hoʻs band director, and other music legends of that era. Pull out your vintage and toget...

A music festival like no other, Kahilu is delighted to present the 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival featuring masters Jeff Peterson, Sean Parks, Bittni Paiva, Ho‘opono Wong, and Kainani Kahaunaele.

These musicians will take the stage, talk story, share their experiences as Hawa...

A music festival like no other, Kahilu is delighted to present the 22nd Annual ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival featuring masters Jeff Peterson, Sean Parks, Bittni Paiva, Ho‘opono Wong, and Kainani Kahaunaele.

During the Kanikapila concert, audience members are given an opportunity to brin...

Delbert Anderson Quartet is led by Navajo (Diné) Jazz Trumpeter and Composer, Delbert Anderson. He is both a leader and innovator in today's contemporary Jazz scene and he is a Diné culture bearer. His work brings forth traditional Diné songs once sung in Diné social circles called "spinning song...

Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in ...

Pō & the 4Fathers is a unique musical experience that delivers a lyrical message that is powerful and clear with a modern Kanaka Maoli perspective. The band is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, Polynesian rhythms, and indigenous sounds, as well as the music that has moved generations like reggae...

Back by popular demand, Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and violinist Iggy Jang returns to Kahilu with the electrifying, Tango Extravaganza! This unmissable dance event features eight award-winning dancers and musicians, including Martin Almiron & Fernanda Ghi (dancers), Rodolfo Zanetti ...

We are celebrating the 29th anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. The band, cofounded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of ja...

Hawaiʻi’s revered and beloved kumu hula, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, ROBERT CAZIMERO, will continue his 38-year tradition of performing LIVE at Kahilu on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 7:00 pm HST. As is tradition, Robert offers viewers a memorable evening of music, hula, and storytelling.

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Kahilu is happy to present TAVANA on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 7pm HST. Tavana delivers a multi-instrumental one man band show that showcases his diverse, island-inspired blues style as an original singer-songwriter.  Joining Tavana on stage will be special guest Brother Noland!

Tavana is a m...

The Stanford University Chamber Chorale will present a wide-ranging program of choral music at Kahilu Theatre on Friday, 29 March at 7 p.m. Featured in collaboration with the Chorale will be pianist Laura Dahl and cellist Christopher Costanza, both internationally respected performers and pedago...