Festival · $5 at the door (free for CCBC students with ID)
Maryland’s Pacific Islander festival of dance, music, food, and ʻohana — since 1985.
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Catonsville, MD
www.facebook.com/groups/1362020057200670Events Calendar
What’s Happening on the Mainland?
Live music, hula, and entertainment, lūʻau, hōʻike, kanikapila, competitions, markets, workshops, civic days, and Pacific festivals on the U.S. mainland and abroad. Dated and curated. Featured nights keep a page after the date. Past events live in the archive. Events in Hawaiʻi stay in the islands; this book does not list them.
Featured events
Festival · Tickets at austinsteelguitarfest.org
Bobby Ingano, Michael Kiese, and Alan Akaka honor David “Feet” Rogers at Austin Steel Guitar Fest.
Thu, Oct 1–3 · Performance time TBA
Austin, TX
austinsteelguitarfest.org
Kanikapila · Free
Free monthly Hawaiian music jam in Chester, VA — instruments and hula welcome.
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Chester, VA
www.hawaiianband.com/kanikapila103 upcoming events
SEP17
Music & Performance · Thu, Sep 17 · 8:00 PM
Jake Shimabukuro — Oklahoma City
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner at Tower Theatre.
Oklahoma City, OKwww.songkick.com/concerts/43360812-jake-shimabukuro-at-tower-theatre
SEP17
Festival · Thu, Sep 17–18 · sessions ~9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival
Non-competitive primary-school kapa haka at Auckland Town Hall — waiata, haka, poi, mōteatea.
Auckland, New Zealandwww.aucklandlive.co.nz
SEP18
Competition · Fri, Sep 18–20 · Fri 8:00 PM; Sat 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM; Sun 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Heiva i Paris 2026
Europe’s flagship ʻori Tahiti competition at Théâtre Bobino — HiP’s League finals weekend.
Paris, Francebobino.fr/event-pro/heiva-i-paris
SEP18
Festival · Fri, Sep 18–20
LA Int’l Ukulele Festival (10th)
Workshops, concerts, marketplace celebrating Hawaiian ʻukulele tradition.
Torrance, CAlosangelesukulelefestival.com
SEP19
Festival · Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
41st Annual Pacific Fun Day
Maryland’s Pacific Islander festival of dance, music, food, and ʻohana — since 1985.
Catonsville, MDPacific Fun Day Festivalwww.facebook.com/groups/1362020057200670
SEP19
Civic · Sat, Sep 19
Kauwahi ʻAnaina Hawaiʻi Hui
Monthly Hawaiian Civic Club hui; poi & poke fundraiser.
Provo, UTuvhawaiianclub.org
SEP19
Festival · Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Midwest Aloha Festival 2026
Free inaugural Wisconsin Polynesian culture day at Village Park.
Menomonee Falls, WImidwestalohafestival.com
SEP19
Festival · Sat, Sep 19 · from ~3:30 PM (~5 hours)
Pasifika Made (Brisbane Festival)
Free multi-stage Pasifika program at South Bank — ceremony, dance, Aaradhna, workshops, marketplace.
Brisbane, Australiawww.brisbanefestival.com.au
SEP19
Civic · Sat, Sep 19
SDSU Football Pacific Islander Night
Pacific Islander Night at SDSU football.
San Diego, CAwww.pifasandiego.com/events
SEP19
Festival · Sat, Sep 19
Sacramento Aloha Festival
NHOPI / Hawaiian cultural festival at Gold Country Fairgrounds.
Auburn, CAwww.sacalohafest.org
SEP19
Festival · Sat, Sep 19
The Village Festival
Free island culture day: stage, grindz, vendors.
Las Vegas, NVorleans.boydgaming.com/entertain/entertainment-calendar/2026-september-the-village-festival
SEP19
Competition · Sat, Sep 19–21 · Sat competition from ~12:00 PM; Sun–Mon workshops
茅ヶ崎マカナ・フラ・フェスティバル 2026
Hawaiʻi-judged hula competition and workshops at Samukawa Arena — learning over competing.
Samukawa, Japanwww.world.hawaiianculture.org
SEP20
Festival · Sun, Sep 20 · Part 1 ~9:30 AM; Part 2 ~1:00 PM
Fujioka Ohana Hula Fes 2026 (20th)
Public Hawaiian hula festival at Mikabo Mirai Hall — 20th year.
Fujioka, Japanwww.eveco.me/events/494-20260920
SEP20
Lūʻau · Sun, Sep 20
Nā Mamo's Lūʻau
Community hālau lūʻau with hula and Hawaiian band.
San Antonio, TXwww.namamotx.org/events
SEP20
Hōʻike (hula showcase) · Sun, Sep 20–21 · 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM shows each day
Nā Poʻokela 2026 — The Best of Merrie Monarch
Merrie Monarch top hālau and Miss Aloha Hula bring Hilo-winning sets to Yokohama BUNTAI (~180 artists).
Yokohama, Japanna-pookela.com
SEP23
Kanikapila · Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00–9:00 PM
Hawaiian Kani Ka Pila — Cupertino
Monthly Hawaiian kanikapila — in person and on Zoom. Instruments and hula welcome.
Cupertino, CAwww.cupertinooddfellows.org/events/hawaiian-kani-ka-pila-music-jam-in-person-and-zoom-2026-09-23
SEP25
Hōʻike (hula showcase) · Fri, Sep 25
Hiʻilani ʻO Ke Kai Hoʻike
Hālau showcase with Hoʻomana Hawaiian Band.
Salinas, CApaddle.kekai.org
SEP26
Lūʻau · Sat, Sep 26
Hiʻilani ʻO Ke Kai 42nd Annual Lūʻau
Sit-down community lūʻau with hālau hula and Hawaiian band.
Salinas, CApaddle.kekai.org
SEP26
Festival · Sat, Sep 26–27
Pacific Islander Festival (PIFA)
Largest U.S. Pacific Islander festival; free at Ski Beach.
San Diego, CAwww.pifasandiego.com/festival
SEP27
Festival · Sun, Sep 27 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hula choose you. 2026
Free outdoor Hawaiian culture day at Kawasaki Fujimi Park — stages, workshops, makers.
Kawasaki, Japanhula-kihene.com/hcy
SEP27
Music & Performance · Sun, Sep 27 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana & Jeff Peterson
Free slack-key masters concert at Windmill Library — Kahumoku, Kaapana, and Peterson from Maui’s Slack Key Show.
Las Vegas, NVevents.thelibrarydistrict.org/event/16259201
SEP27
Music & Performance · Sun, Sep 27 · 4:00 PM
Patrick Landeza & Sons
Nā Hōkū–winning slack key with steel and bass — generations of Hawaiian music at Douglas Morrisson Theatre.
Hayward, CAdouglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/events/267416
SEP27
Lūʻau · Sun, Sep 27 · Social 2:30 PM; dinner ~4:00 PM then show
Penngrove Hawaiian Luau
Community kalua dinner with Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia dancers at Penngrove Park.
Penngrove, CAwww.penngrovesocialfiremen.org/hawaiian-luau.html
SEP30
Civic · Wed, Sep 30
PolyStrong Global Leadership Awards Gala
PI / Hawaiian ʻohana leadership awards gala.
Salt Lake City, UTpolystrong.org/charity-gala-2026
OCT1
Festival · Thu, Oct 1–3 · Performance time TBA
Austin Steel Guitar Fest — Feet Rogers Hall of Fame honor
Bobby Ingano, Michael Kiese, and Alan Akaka honor David “Feet” Rogers at Austin Steel Guitar Fest.
OCT2
Workshop / retreat · Fri, Oct 2–4 · Workshop blocks — see host
Great Lakes Hula Retreat 2026
Hula workshops with Kumu Kauʻi Dalire-Boyd in Novi, Michigan.
OCT2
Civic · Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Hoʻomau Foundation Fundraising Gala 2026
Island-chic dinner supporting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander student scholarships.
OCT2
Music & Performance · Fri, Oct 2 · Doors 7:30 PM; show 8:00 PM
Māhealani Uchiyama and Hālau Ka Ua Tuahine
Music and dance of Polynesia — named hālau night at Ashkenaz.
OCT3
Music & Performance · Sat, Oct 3 · 7:30 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — Egyptian Theatre
George Kahumoku Jr. and the Masters trio — slack key in Boise.
OCT3
Festival · Sat, Oct 3–4 · 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
クーハノハノ フラフェスティバル 2026
Free live Hawaiian band and hula on Kyoto Station’s grand staircase — Kansai/Kantō hālau gathering.
Kyoto, Japankuhanohano.kumulani.co.jp
OCT4
Festival · Sun, Oct 4–5 · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM daily
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026
Two-day SE Queensland Pacific Island and Māori culture festival at Pine Rivers Showgrounds.
Lawnton, Australiapasifikavibesfestival.com
OCT6
Music & Performance · Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — The Triple Door
George Kahumoku Jr. and the Masters trio at The Triple Door.
Seattle, WApasifika-artists.com/george-kahumoku-jr
OCT7
Music & Performance · Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — Alberta Rose Theatre
George Kahumoku Jr. and the Masters trio in Portland.
Portland, ORpasifika-artists.com/george-kahumoku-jr
OCT8
Civic · Thu, Oct 8 – Jun 30
American Stories: Artists’ Books (Hawaiʻi focus)
Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibition with a Hawaiʻi focus. Opens October 8.
Washington, DCamericanhistory.si.edu
OCT8
Music & Performance · Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM
Jake Shimabukuro — Sellersville
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner at Sellersville Theater 1894.
Sellersville, PAwww.songkick.com/concerts/43301001-jake-shimabukuro-at-sellersville-theater-1894
OCT8
Music & Performance · Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — The Shedd Institute
George Kahumoku Jr. and the Masters trio at The Shedd.
Eugene, ORpasifika-artists.com/george-kahumoku-jr
OCT8
Workshop / retreat · Thu, Oct 8–9 · Thu & Fri 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Naʻopio O Koʻolau Utah — Hula Workshops
Kahiko and ʻauana workshops with Utah’s Naʻopio O Koʻolau at Nā Mamo’s Ohana Cultural Center.
San Antonio, TXwww.namamotx.org/events
OCT9
Music & Performance · Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00–9:00 PM
Aloha Friday Finale! (Kainoa & Friends)
Season-finale Hawaiian music night at L&L Hawaiian BBQ.
San Antonio, TXwww.lnlhawaiianbbqtx.com/live
OCT9
Music & Performance · Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM
Jake Shimabukuro — Red Bank
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner at The Vogel, Count Basie Center.
Red Bank, NJwww.songkick.com/concerts/43320599-jake-shimabukuro-at-vogel-count-basie-center-for-the-arts
OCT9
Competition · Fri, Oct 9–10 · Fri 2:00 PM–7:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Ke Au Hou Festival 2026
Accessible ʻauana-focused hula competition at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium, Tokyo.
Tokyo, Japanwww.okinakalani.com/ke-au-hou-festival
OCT10
Music & Performance · Sat, Oct 10 · 6:00–8:00 PM (doors 5:30)
DEN ~Kokoro wo Komete~ (RMD MA 6th Anniversary)
Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts 6th anniversary concert in Lexington.
Lexington, MAwww.rmdma.org/Den
OCT10
Civic · Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM AEST
Fiji Day on the Coast 2026
Free inaugural Sunshine Coast Fiji Independence Day celebration.
Meridan Plains, Australiaevents.humanitix.com/fiji-day-on-the-coast-2026-sunshine-coast
OCT10
Festival · Sat, Oct 10–11
Island Music Festival
Free weekend: island music, hula/siva, food, vendors.
San Antonio, TXwww.namamotx.org/festivals/island-music-festival
OCT10
Music & Performance · Sat, Oct 10 · 7:00 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — Sebastopol CCC
George Kahumoku Jr. and the Masters trio at Sebastopol Community Cultural Center.
Sebastopol, CApasifika-artists.com/george-kahumoku-jr
OCT10
Market · Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Holoholo Market — Holoholo-Ween
Second-Saturday Pacific Island and AANHPI makers market at Ferguson’s Downtown, Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, NVwww.eventeny.com/events/the-holoholo-market-2026-26001
OCT10
Music & Performance · Sat, Oct 10
Yessah! Live at The Wheel House
Hawaiian reggae at The Wheel House in North Beach, Maryland.
North Beach, MD
OCT11
Music & Performance · Sun, Oct 11 · 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
Jake Shimabukuro — Boston (two shows)
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner — 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM at City Winery Boston.
Boston, MAtickets.citywinery.com/event/jake-shimabukuro-4xnhfo
OCT11
Music & Performance · Sun, Oct 11 · 1:00–2:30 PM
Masters of Hawaiian Music — Club Fox
Masters trio matinee — slack key at Club Fox.
Redwood City, CApasifika-artists.com/george-kahumoku-jr
OCT16
Music & Performance · Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Led Kaapana
Slack-key grandmaster Led Kaapana live at Throckmorton Theatre — Kalapana lineage, falsetto, and kī hōʻalu.
Mill Valley, CAwww.throckmortontheatre.org/events/led-kaapana-2026
OCT16
Festival · Fri, Oct 16–18
Tatou Festival
Moana Nui festival with Ori Tahiti and hula/oli workshops.
New York, NYwww.teaomana.org/tatou-festival
OCT17
Competition · Sat, Oct 17–18
Heiva I Tokyo 2026
Ori Tahiti Japan Championship weekend at Tachikawa Stage Garden — solos, groups, exhibition.
Tachikawa, Japantahiti-heiva.com/tokyo/tyo_index.html
OCT17
Festival · Sat, Oct 17–18
Toa Afi / East Coast PI Festival
East Coast PI festival with siva afi and culture.
Geneva, FLwww.toaafiorlando.com
OCT17
Festival · Sat, Oct 17–18 · from ~12:00 PM
第38回 KA HULA HOA Yokohama
Long-running dancer-first Yokohama hula gathering — stage, vendor market, and kumu workshops. Free admission.
Yokohama, Japanwww.kahulahoa.com/ykh
OCT17
Festival · Sat, Oct 17–18 · Sat WS 2:00–3:30 PM; Sun Hōʻike from 1:00 PM
第８回 The Hula Festival (Hamamatsu)
Outdoor hula festival on Japan’s first purpose-built hula mound at Hamamatsu Flower Park — workshops Saturday, Special Hōʻike Sunday.
Hamamatsu, Japanthehulafes.com
OCT18
Music & Performance · Sun, Oct 18 · 7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Led Kaapana at The Old Steeple
Led Kaapana returns to Ferndale’s Old Steeple for a Northern California slack-key night.
Ferndale, CAwww.ferndalemusiccompany.com/calendar/2026/10/18/led-kaapana
OCT23
Music & Performance · Fri, Oct 23
An Intimate Evening with Kalani Peʻa
Grammy-winning Hawaiian falsetto in the Carriage House at Montalvo.
Saratoga, CAmontalvoarts.org/experience/carriage-house-concerts/kalani-pea
OCT23
Festival · Fri, Oct 23–25 · Fri 9:30 AM–4:00 PM; Sat competition from 10:00 AM; Sun seaside from 3:00 PM
カギマナフラ in 宮古島 2026
Miyako Island’s Maui sister-city hula festival — dedication dances, international competition, free seaside stage.
Miyako Island, Japanwww.kagimanahula.com
OCT24
Kanikapila · Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Hawaiian Kanikapila
Free monthly Hawaiian music jam in Chester, VA — instruments and hula welcome.
Chester, VAPuʻuloa Hawaiian Bandwww.hawaiianband.com/kanikapila
OCT24
Festival · Sat, Oct 24–25
Pasifika Summer (Liverpool NSW)
Sydney west Pasifika festival of music, dance, and ʻohana.
Liverpool, Australiawww.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-west/events/pasifika-summer-0
OCT25
Festival · Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT
3rd Annual OKI Fest
Okinawa Kulture Impact festival at Northwest Florida Fairgrounds.
Fort Walton Beach, FLallevents.in/fort-walton-beach/3rd-annual-oki-fest/200030055282736
OCT25
Music & Performance · Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Ledward Kaapana at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Slack-key master Led Kaapana — Sunday night at Pono Hawaiian Grill.
Santa Cruz, CAhappeningnext.com/event/ledward-kaapana-pono-hawaiian-grill-santa-cruz-sunday-10-25-6-8pm-eid1ef0l5rop4qa
OCT28
Kanikapila · Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00–9:00 PM
Hawaiian Kani Ka Pila — Cupertino (Oct)
Monthly Hawaiian kanikapila — in person and on Zoom. Instruments and hula welcome.
Cupertino, CAwww.cupertinooddfellows.org/events/hawaiian-kani-ka-pila-music-jam-in-person-and-zoom-2026-10-28
OCT28
Music & Performance · Wed, Oct 28
Jake Shimabukuro — Atlanta
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner at City Winery Atlanta.
Atlanta, GAtickets.citywinery.com/event/jake-shimabukuro-64wami
OCT31
Music & Performance · Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
BEGIN Live in Concert (OAA Road to Taikai)
Okinawa Association of America presents BEGIN at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
Redondo Beach, CAwww.oaamensore.org/roadtotaikai.html
OCT31
Festival · Sat, Oct 31
Pasifika Festival in the Bay (10th)
Tenth year of Pasifika culture and community in Tauranga.
Tauranga, New Zealandpasifikainthebay.co.nz/celebrate-10-years-of-culture-community-at-the-pasifika-festival-in-the-bay
NOV3
Music & Performance · Tue, Nov 3
Jake Shimabukuro — Boone
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner at the Appalachian Theatre.
Boone, NCwww.apptheatre.org/events-and-tickets/jake-shimabukuro
NOV5
Music & Performance · Thu, Nov 5
Jake Shimabukuro at The Avalon
ʻUkulele concert at the Avalon Theatre in Easton.
Easton, MDavalontheatre.com
NOV6
Festival · Fri, Nov 6–8
Virginia Ukapalooza 2026
ʻUkulele festival in Mechanicsville.
Mechanicsville, VAvirginiaukapalooza.org
NOV7
Workshop / retreat · Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00–7:00 PM
Champloo: An Okinawa Identity Symposium
OAANY symposium on Okinawa identity at NYU Kimmel Center.
New York, NYhappeningnext.com/event/champloo-an-okinawa-identity-symposium-eid1ef0l5i0em1r
NOV7
Music & Performance · Sat, Nov 7
Jake Shimabukuro — Durham
Hawaiian ʻukulele headliner at Carolina Theatre.
Durham, NCwww.songkick.com/concerts/43332862-jake-shimabukuro-at-carolina-theatre
NOV7
Festival · Sat, Nov 7–8 · from ~12:00 PM
KA HULA HOA in KYUSHU
First Kyushu edition of KA HULA HOA — free outdoor hula stage in Fukuoka with Kumu Blaine Kamalani Kia.
Fukuoka, Japanwww.kahulahoa.com/kyu
NOV7
Lūʻau · Sat, Nov 7
Longwood Luau
Free family luau: Hawaiian music, hula, fire knife.
Longwood, FLwww.longwoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx
NOV7
Music & Performance · Sat, Nov 7
Lord of the Strings presents Jim “Kimo” West
Hawaiian slack key with Jim “Kimo” West in Mission Viejo.
Mission Viejo, CAlordofthestringsconcerts.com/tickets
NOV8
Music & Performance · Sun, Nov 8
Jake Shimabukuro at The Birchmere
ʻUkulele concert at The Birchmere in Alexandria.
Alexandria, VAbirchmere.com
NOV12
Music & Performance · Thu, Nov 12
Raiatea Helm at Wolf Trap
Hawaiian falsetto at The Barns at Wolf Trap.
Vienna, VAwww.wolftrap.org/show/2627barns/111226
NOV13
Festival · Fri, Nov 13–15
83rd National Folk Festival (feat. Raiatea Helm)
Raiatea Helm on the National Folk Festival bill in Jackson — Hawaiian falsetto in a multi-cultural lineup.
Jackson, MSwww.nationalfolkfestival.com/post/first-performers-announced-for-83rd-national-folk-festival
NOV14
Hōʻike (hula showcase) · Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (planned)
Kupuna Hula Festa in Kobe 2026
Free-viewing kūpuna hula exhibition at Kobe Fashion Museum Orbis Hall.
Kobe, Japankupuna.hulafesta-kobe.com
NOV14
Market · Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Holoholo Market
Second-Saturday Pacific Island and AANHPI makers market at Ferguson’s Downtown, Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, NVwww.fergusonsdowntown.com/events0/4d5hod3vh637fv68v9jv14psa0a6sj
NOV14
Festival · Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–6:00 PM; lūʻau 6:30–8:00 PM
石垣島フラフェスティバル 2026
Southernmost Japan hula festival deepening Ishigaki–Kauaʻi sister-city exchange; optional evening lūʻau.
Ishigaki, Japanishigaki-hulafes.com
NOV18
Civic · Wed, Nov 18–22
AOHCC 67th Annual Convention
House of Delegates, workshops, mele, mākeke, ʻaha ʻaina.
Portland, ORaohcc.org/2026convention
NOV19
Competition · Thu, Nov 19–22 · World Championship outdoor stage Sun Nov 22 from 6:30 PM
ʻOri Tahiti Nui Competitions & World Championship 2026
International Ori Tahiti solos and groups in Tahiti, culminating in the World Championship.
Arue, French Polynesiaoritahitinui.org/en
NOV23
Competition · Mon, Nov 23
第14回 上野フラフェスティバル
Friendly outdoor hula festival and competition at Ueno Park outdoor stage — first-timers welcome.
Tokyo, Japanwww.ueno-hula.com
NOV25
Competition · Wed, Nov 25 – Dec 5 · Evenings ~6:00 PM (Nov 25–28 & Dec 2–5); Manihini Nov 25 & 27
Hura Tapairu 2026
Maison de la Culture’s major ʻori Tahiti competition for smaller troupes — plus international Manihini nights.
Papeete, French Polynesiawww.huratapairu.com/fr/acceuil
DEC1
Competition · Tue, Dec 1–2 · see organizer
Tainui Waka Primary Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026
Competitive primary-school Tainui kapa haka at GLOBOX / Claudelands, Hamilton.
Hamilton, New Zealandtainuihaka.co.nz
DEC5
Festival · Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Melbourne Pasifika Festival 2026
Annual first-Saturday-in-December Pasifika day at Banjo Paterson Park.
Lynbrook, Australiawww.melbournepasifikafestival.org
DEC6
Music & Performance · Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM
Kimo’s Hawaiian Slack Key Holiday Show
Jim Kimo West holiday slack key and hula at Alvas Showroom.
San Pedro, CAalvasshowroom.com/event/kimos-hawaiian-slack-key-holiday-show
DEC12
Market · Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Holoholo Market
Second-Saturday Pacific Island and AANHPI makers market at Ferguson’s Downtown, Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, NVwww.fergusonsdowntown.com/events0/4d5hod3vh637fv68v9jv14psa0a6sj
JAN17
Festival · Sun, Jan 17
SoCal Slack Key Festival (20th)
Major mainland Hawaiian kī hōʻalu concert + Island Fair.
Redondo Beach, CAslackkeyfest.com/redondo-beach-festival
JAN23
Music & Performance · Sat, Jan 23–24
Holoholo Hawaiʻi 2027 ～ Leo Kamaʻāina ～
Hawaiian music and hula concert in Kobe and Tokyo featuring Ikaika Blackburn, Chad Takatsugi, Kale Hannahs, Kaulike Pescaia.
Kobe, Japanmagicisland808.com
JAN23
Competition · Sat, Jan 23 · doors 11:00 AM / start 12:00 PM / close 8:00 PM (planned)
Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival Japan 2027
Japan edition of Kauaʻi’s unique-rule hula competition at Kyurian Shinagawa — winners can earn Kauaʻi Festival Japan-rep rights.
Tokyo, Japanwww.kahulahoa.com/mokihana
JAN26
Music & Performance · Tue, Jan 26
Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono — Phoenix
Hawaiian Renaissance–framed concert with hula.
JAN28
Music & Performance · Thu, Jan 28
Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono — Saratoga
Same mainland Hawaiian music tour.
Saratoga, CApasifika-artists.com/keola-beamer-henry-kapono
JAN30
Music & Performance · Sat, Jan 30 – Feb 7 · see stops
Happy New Year Concert 2027 (Japan tour)
Multi-city Hawaiian music and hula tour with Robert Cazimero, Kuana Torres Kahele, KEAUHOU, and Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala.
Tokyo, Japanstudiosaki.com/event/57696
FEB5
Music & Performance · Fri, Feb 5
Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono — Portland
Portland Aladdin Theater stop.
Portland, ORpasifika-artists.com/keola-beamer-henry-kapono
FEB6
Music & Performance · Sat, Feb 6 · 7:30 PM
Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono with Moanalani Beamer (Eugene)
Hawaiian Renaissance legends with Moanalani Beamer hula at The Shedd Institute.
FEB7
Music & Performance · Sun, Feb 7
Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono — Seattle
Seattle Triple Door stop.
FEB20
Music & Performance · Sat, Feb 20
Masters of Hawaiian Music (Chatham)
Kahumoku Jr, Sonny Lim, Herb Ohta Jr.
Chatham, NJandywangmusic.com/masters-of-hawaiian-music-returns-to-chatham-for-an-eleventh-year
FEB22
Competition · Mon, Feb 22–27
Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha 2027
Aotearoa’s national kapa haka pinnacle at Hopuhopu — pōwhiri, pools, and finals.
Hopuhopu, New Zealandwww.tematatini.co.nz
FEB25
Music & Performance · Thu, Feb 25 · 8:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM; curtain talk 7:00 PM)
Masters of Hawaiian Music: George Kahumoku Jr., Sonny Lim, and Herb Ohta Jr.
Slack-key, ʻukulele, and Hawaiian vocals from three Maui-series masters at The Sheldon.
St. Louis, MOwww.thesheldon.org/events/detail/masters-of-hawaiian-music-george-kahmoku-jr-sonny-lim-and-herb-ohta-jr
MAR6
Competition · Sat, Mar 6–7
Hoʻolauleʻa Japan Charity Hula Festival 2027
Major Japan charity hula competition at Kultz Kawasaki — all judges from Hawaiʻi.
Kawasaki, Japanhoolaulea.kumulani.co.jp
MAR12
Music & Performance · Fri, Mar 12
Masters of Hawaiian Music (Anchorage)
Slack-key / ʻukulele / steel concert.
Anchorage, AKwww.anchorageconcerts.org/show/masters-of-hawaiian-music
MAR13
Festival · Sat, Mar 13–14
Pasifika Festival Auckland 2027
Auckland’s largest free multi-village Pacific cultural festival.
Auckland, New Zealandwww.aucklandnz.com/pasifika
APR17
Festival · Sat, Apr 17
ʻAha Mele
Hawaiian Civic Club music, hula, food, vendors, workshops.
Tacoma, WAwww.mawhcc.org/committees/aha-mele