Makana is a singer, composer, and master of the Hawaiian slack key guitar tradition. Esquire Magazine refers to him as “the greatest living player,” and The New York Times calls him "dazzling."

Makanaʻs style honors the rich legacy of slack key guitar by both perpetuating the many family traditi...

Ei Nei is composed of Dane Fujiwara (Wailuku), Grant Kono (Oneawa), and Ekolu Chang (Kāne`ohe). After establishing themselves as individual artists, Ei Nei began their musical journey together in 2016. The following year, they captured the title at the Made in Hawai‘i Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent S...

Synergy, synergy, synergy is the only way to describe the high-energy performances of Hawaiian music legend Brother Noland and internationally acclaimed saxophone player Michael Paulo. For over decades, these two high-impact players on the forefront of their musical genres, continue to globally p...

Come celebrate the fabulousness of fall and community with the Alphabet Rockers! Together, we explore elements of hip hop and get our bodies MOVING in celebration and joy! Alphabet Rockers make music that makes change. Our families need content that is healing, that reflects who we are and empowe...

A world class Erhu (Chinese violin) player Sun Hui will be joined on stage with award-winning recording engineer and pianist Pierre Grill, and Wade Cambern, founding member of Hawaiian Style Band and one of the most famous Hawaii song writers. Shangri La embraces music around the world — focusing...

Kalaʻe Parish has been a professional musician and entertainer in Hawaiʻi since 2013, performing throughout the islands and abroad. In 2016, he began his solo journey as an artist performing at steady spots in Honolulu and recording his very first EP. This new EP titled, Where I Reside, hit the a...

Playing with intense precision, emotion and grace, Marta Pereira da Costa is the world’s first and only professional female player of the Portuguese guitar. Specializing in fado, the soulful music from her native country, Marta will entertain the Kahilu audience with an international blend of mel...

Augie T is a professional comedian, actor, and radio personality from Hawaii. He has been performing for more than 30 years, yet was named one of the USʻs top undiscovered comedians in 2019 by Thrillest magazine. Augie has been named “funniest comic” in Hawaii and one of Hawaiiʻs top 100 influent...

Drawing on strong musical roots, Kale Hannahs, David Kamakahi, and Matthew Sproat have combined their eclectic musical experiences of the past 20 years to form the neo-traditional Hawaiian music group, Waipuna. These Kamehameha graduates pride themselves on respectfully pushing the limits of trad...

Enjoy an evening with critically acclaimed violinist/fiddler/singer-songwriter/composer Chris Murphy. He will take you on a musical journey around the world on the wings of his violin as he performs his original and magical repertoire of original songs that display his multi-genre talents with Wo...

Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian legend. He has breathed new life into slack-key guitar music yet stays true to its deep Hawaiian roots. Winner of multiple awards, he is a singer-songwriter, composer, guitar master, and arranger with an impeccable, gorgeous style featured on The Descendants soundtrack ...

Julia Keefe is a nationally acclaimed Native American jazz vocalist, actor, activist, and educator currently based in New York City.

Keefe's professional career has spanned more than 15 years and she has headlined marquee events for the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American ...

2022 will officially mark 25 years of ʻukulele innovators Kanekoa, “the band of limitless possibilities,” and one of Hawaiʻi’s premier live music experiences. Sailing in on a wave of blissful sound, Maui’s Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band Kanekoa, has become a global phenomenon. Powered by ele...

Kahilu Theatre is bringing on the laughter with WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMEDY WITH JUSTINE SMITH. Almost everyone can use a good laugh after a long day. Join local comedian Justine Smith and her funny friends for some giggles and guffaws on Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 6pm HST for a pau hana comedy hour...

On Saturday, May 28, John Cruz takes the stage at Kahilu Theatre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of his iconic album, ‘Acoustic Soul.’ John will play every song on the album - bringing the record and era to life with stories and special, musical guests.

Join us for a once-in-a-l...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present ʻukulele virtuoso TAIMANE, LIVE on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 7pm HST.
 
Virtuoso, songwriter, singer and theater producer, Taimane, has established herself as one of the leading ʻukulele players in the world, known for her fierce and inventive style of play...

The incredible talent of the JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO will command the Kahilu stage LIVE on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 7pm HST.

Born in Bali, Indonesia, Joey Alexander has been performing professionally since the age of 11 when he was invited by Wynton Marsalis to perform at the Jazz at Lincoln Cent...

Hawaiʻi’s revered and beloved kumu hula, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, ROBERT CAZIMERO, will continue his 36-year tradition of performing at Kahilu LIVE on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm HST. As is tradition, Robert will offer viewers a memorable evening of music, hula, and storytelling...

Kahilu Theatre is thrilled to present multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician NATHAN AWEAU, LIVE on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 7pm HST.

Nathan is known not only for his beautiful vocals, but also for his musical prowess, particularly on the bass guitar, his favorite instrument. His Bass Etu...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present a unique approach to the realm of dance-theatre with Chicago-based dance company Lucky Plush Productions’ newest original work RINK LIFE LIVE on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 7pm HST.

Lucky Plush Productions is a Chicago-based dance theater company led by founde...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present ANN HOKU LYN: THE LOVE REBEL CONCERT LIVE on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 7pm HST. Ann is making her Kahilu debut and is bringing her full band including multi-instrumentalist Reggie Griffin, Russ McKinnon (drummer), Matt Spencer (bass), Loren Wilken (keyboard...

The incredible talent of the CARR-PETROVA DUO will command the Kahilu stage LIVE on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 4pm HST.

​​Violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova are acclaimed international soloists. As individuals, they have won top prizes in several international competitions and have been...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning artist RAIATEA HELM, LIVE in her Kahilu debut on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 7pm HST.

Two-time Grammy Award nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner Raiatea is renowned throughout the world for her melodic voi...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present “Streetlight Cadence” performing live from Kahilu Theatre on Friday, March 18, at 7pm HST. Streetlight Cadence takes the stage of Kahilu with Jonathon Franklin on violin, Brian Webb on cello, and Ben Chai on banjo.

You might have seen them on the sidewalks of...