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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 ...

West Hawaii Dance Theatre lights up the holidays with a presentation of The Nutcracker. This festive, family-friendly production includes more than 70 local dancers and professional guest artists from New York City Ballet and Las Vegas!

Both new and original choreography will delight the audienc...

Blues Legend Bobby Rush, a 3x GRAMMY winner, is celebrated for his dynamic performances and rich contributions to the blues genre. With a career spanning over six decades, he has earned a reputation as the "King of the Chitlin' Circuit" and is a Blues Hall of Famer.

Rush's music is a vibrant ble...

Embark on a journey through the ages with 'On Time', a groundbreaking performance by the talented students of Prince Dance Institute.

This unique production seamlessly melds drama and dance to explore the intricate tapestry of time and space, delving into their mysteries and prompting reflection...

The 60 members of the Waimea Community Chorus are excited to share songs of wind, rain, sunshine, and rainbows in their 29th annual spring concert, “Come Rain or Come Shine”. Twenty songs spanning sixty years and representing a multitude of musical styles will be presented. Some familiar titles ...

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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Giselle is the undisputed masterpiece of Romantic ballet. Hauntingly beautiful, the story brings together an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces, and the transcendent power of love. From the sunny optimism of Giselle’s idyllic village life to a moonlit world of mystery where ghost...

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...

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.

Tavana is a multi-instrumentalist from Honolulu, HI who uses his feet to l...

Kahilu is delighted to present ONE UDDAH MIDʻSUMMAH, adapted by Jackie Pualani Johnson, a local spin on one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies A Midsummer Nightʻs Dream. With a prominent theme of love, it aims to help us revisit our connection to the āina and our ancestors. One Uddah Midʻsummah wi...

Audiences will enjoy songs and stories with the busking band that Hawai’i adores.

An undying sense of adventure has anchored Streetlight Cadence since their humble beginnings as street performers in Honolulu. Their punkish energy on acoustic instruments intertwines with intimate storytelling to ...

Coming off her Grammy nomination, huge Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards sweep and move to beautiful Kamuela, six-time Female Vocalist of the Year and Miss Aloha Hula Natalie Ai Kamauu returns to Kahilu for a one night only show titled, Waimea, My Home. Standing by her side will be husband Iolani Kamauu, ...

Kahilu is excited to present JAKE SHIMABUKURO & MAC MCANALLY – Celebrating Songs & Stories on Distant Shores on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 7pm HST. This will be an intimate evening celebrating friendship through stories and songs.

ʻUkulele master Jake Shimabukuro and renowned songwriter, si...

Welcome to OperAloha, a true celebration of the power and beauty of opera, where talent from diverse backgrounds harmonizes to create an unforgettable experience!

This January, OperAloha brings you an extraordinary lineup including tenor Sid Chand, mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz, bass-baritone Sams...

Three-time Grammy winner & four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner KALANI PEʻA returns to Kahilu for this special PURPLE HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS concert. The show will feature special guests Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winners Lorna Lim, Wailau Ryder, and featured hula performances throughout the show. Peʻ...

Kahilu is delighted to present WAIMEA COMMUNITY CHORUS—SING IN THE SEASON. Thirty years ago, Waimea Community Chorus formed in the fall of 1993, and has been under the direction of Barbara Kopra since 2005. This year the 50-voice chorus will “Sing in the Season” with songs of winter and holiday c...

West Hawaii Dance Theatre lights up the holidays with a presentation of The Nutcracker. This festive, family-friendly production includes more than 55 local dancers and professional guest artists from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, and more!

Both new and origina...

A festival like no other, these musicians take the stage for the Hoʻolauleʻa and Kanikapila concert. The artists take turns leading each other in both song and story, finding new inspiration in the music they love to share. During the second half of the concert, audience members are given an oppo...

On the heels of her chart-topping debut album, Easter Island’s only professional classical musician, the award-winning pioneering pianist and environmentalist Mahani Teave, embarks on her debut U.S. concert tour.

Her eagerly-anticipated appearances include works by Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, a...

This is a concert you donʻt want to miss! Makana will perform vocal and slack key guitar renditions of some of the most beloved and moving classics from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. You might call it "slack folk" or “slack rock” — and it will be performed acoustic — of course! For years Makana...

KALAPANA emerged as one of the most popular bands on the Hawaiian music scene in the 70's, producing a steady stream of hits. Their 1975 debut album was hailed as one of the best of the mid-70s Hawaiian renaissance. Tracks like "Naturally," "Nightbird," "The Hurt," and "When the Morning Comes” be...

Kahilu is excited to kick off the 2023-24 season with Hawaiʻi’s top-selling female artist, AMY HĀNAIALIʻI performing live and in-person at Kahilu Theatre. Amy will pay tribute to her award-winning song “Pālehua,” one of Hawai‘i’s most famous songs, and one of the world’s most danced-to songs amon...

Paying tribute to the songs of C&K in their original style, just like the records, including highlights of events & songs throughout Henry’s career. This epic night includes Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners; Gaylord Holomalia (keyboards), Alx Kawakami (guitar), Johnny Valentine (guitar), and the bo...

Join us for an evening of Ghost Stories of Hawai'i with master storyteller LOPAKA KAPANUI. From ancient Hawaiʻi to the present day, we'll hear stories of spirits, curses, possessions, night marchers, mo'o wahine, the goddess Pele, and more!

Sometimes known as “the ghost guy,” native Hawaiian sto...

Bloom is the coming-of-age story of teenagers Luana and Tao growing up in Hawaii. Their friendship deepens as they lean on each other to find their place in this world. This vivid and fantastical tale reminds us that we all hold the power to write the story of our lives.

Told through theatre, da...

Waimea Community Chorus' Spring Concert will inspire everyone to "Get Happy" as they sing songs that share the bright side of life. The repertoire represents a wide range of musical genre including reggae “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” to gospel “Oh Happy Day” to Handel’s classical “Happy We” to rock “H...

West Hawaii Dance Theatre presents Rikki Tikki Tavi Ballet with an Acte D’Overture that highlights WHDT’s students and teaching artists in a variety of offerings including the Spanish flavored classic ballet Paquita.

Newly choreographed by Timour Bourtasenkov, Rikki Tikki Tavi is an original fam...

Kahilu Theatre is jazzed to present Mads Tolling & The Mads Men on Saturday, April 22 at 7pm. Mads is a Grammy award-winning violinist and composer celebrating music of the 1960s “mad men era” with his own innovative style and flair. This program brings re-imagined jazzed-up songs from 1960s tele...

Ten-time Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer is hitting the road for the final time. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the group looks back on a career that has spanned genres from pop to jazz to rock & roll and more. After their recording debut in 1975, the group was ...

Tomte is an intimate shadow puppet performance adapted from “The Tomten” by Astrid Lindgren and the poem by Victor Rydberg. A Tomte is a Swedish gnome, a quiet and unseen caretaker who watches over the lives of humans and animals.

On a cold winter night on a snow-covered farm, Tomte teaches us a...

Known for his lei making and original compositions for hula, Hilo born Kuana strives to inspire others while showcasing the unique beauty of Hawaii in his music and lei. He recently completed a five year project, creating 100 new original songs for seven of the Hawaiian Islands.

Kuana gained wor...

Join us for a memorable evening as blues musician and Grammy award winner Johnny Nicholas and big island music educator Gary Washburn, hit the stage at Kahilu with the Dragon Jazz Band. The Dragon Jazz Band is formed from Washburn’s Honoka’a High School music students and professional musicians i...

Prince Dance Company presents Winter Wonderland: Holiday Celebrations Around the World.

Travel the world with Prince Dance Institute as they celebrate festivities from all over the globe, with Winter Wonderland: Holiday Celebrations Around the World.

Winter Wonderland is a spirited and jolly th...

Two-time Grammy nominee, and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award recipient, Raiatea’s Hawaiian music career spans 20 years. She has released multiple albums, recorded and performed with legendary musicians such as Keola Beamer, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Kealiʻi Reichel, Willie K, and Mick Fleetwood, to name...

It's grand! It's moving! It's playful! Join us for an evening of genre-busting opera performances by some of the most exciting emerging voices in opera today. First, fresh from his Metropolitan Opera debut is Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, a countertenor (countertenors are the falsetto singers of opera). ...

HULIAU presents Tutu's Hale — Getting Ready for the Holidays!

Come experience a production of hula favorites from Hula Hālau Malanai (Kumu Liana Aveiro), Hula Maunalei (Lehua Bray Heinicke) and Hālau Waiau (Keikilani Curnan).

You will be entertained a wide range of talent from the Na Keiki to t...

West Hawaii Dance Theatre lights up the holidays with a presentation of The Nutcracker. This festive, family-friendly production includes more than 45 local dancers and professional guest artists from New York City Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, and more!

Both new and original choreography will delig...

Josh Tatofi is a solo artist born and raised in Hawaii. He is an artist, composer, and producer who sings island reggae, R&B and traditional Hawaiian music. His debut album gained him recognition throughout Hawaii as a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominee for Most Promising Artist in 2011.

His follow ...

Under the direction of Barbara Kopra, the Waimea Community Chorus ushers in the holidays at Kahilu Theatre by presenting chorus member Patty Bigelow's original musical, Christmas Makes Me Crazy, as a choral concert. The music brings to life the dream of a frazzled mother as she falls asleep writi...

Island Breeze is a trio of world-class musicians, each masters of their own instruments, who have come together to create new and beautiful music. Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jeff Peterson and shakuhachi master Riley Lee have been working together for many years, but they joined fo...

Join us today as the musicians say farewell to Kamuela with their Kanikapila concert. This truly is a one-of-a-kind performance as the musicians take the stage in a slightly less formal concert setting. The artists take turns leading each other in both song and story, finding new inspiration in t...

A festival like no other, musicians will take the stage together to talk story, play music, and share their experiences as award-winning Hawaiian music artists.

Each of the artists will take the stage individually as well as invite small groups to join them as they showcase their favorite songs ...

The Dover Quartet features Joel Link (violin), Bryan Lee (violin), Hezekiah Leung (viola), and Camden Shaw (cello).

Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet has followed a “practically meteoric” (Strings) trajectory...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

The Prince Dance Company production of Wild Things, inspired by the beloved book Where the Wild Things Are, follows Maxx and their friends on a journey of self-discovery. A theatrical telling of this hero’s journey to a faraway land filled with mysterious creatures, mystical beings, and powerful ...

West Hawaii Dance Theatre presents a double bill for their spring performance:

Act I includes the beautiful 1845 classical ballet "Pas De Quatre" plus original contemporary pieces choreographed by WHDT’s artistic director & instructors. Piano accompaniment by Megumi Kopp.

Act II is The Ad...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present the WAIMEA COMMUNITY CHORUS “ANOTHER RE-OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW” LIVE on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 7pm HST.

The Waimea Community Chorus will pay tribute to some of the musicals that have re-opened on Broadway after the devastating COVID shutdown. With so man...

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 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...

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 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...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present GARY WASHBURN & THE HONOKAʻA JAZZ BAND performing live from Kahilu Theatre on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 4pm HST.

The Honokaʻa Jazz Band is a group of advanced music students from Honokaʻa High School who uphold a long tradition of excellence in Hawaii’s mus...

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...

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 the legendary HAWAIIAN STYLE BAND with Wade Cambern, Bryan Kessler, and Sistah Robi Kahakalau LIVE from the Kahilu Theatre stage on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 7pm HST.

In the early ‘90s, Hawaiian Style Band, led by Bryan Kessler and Wade Cambern, redefined ...

Kahilu Theatre and U.S. Classic Guitar are pleased to present the ROMERO QUARTET, performing their 60th anniversary concert at Kahilu Theatre, live on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 7pm HST.

This important and historically significant performance is part of the acclaimed U.S. International Gui...

Kahilu Theatre is thrilled to present Grammy-nominated HENRY KAPONO LIVE in concert on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 7pm HST.

Native Hawaiian and Grammy-nominated, Henry Kapono, is a multiple award-winning vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and composer. He is one of Hawai‘i’s most popular recording a...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present the reunion of PURE HEART LIVE in concert on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 4pm HST.

Back in 1999, three young guys in their early 20’s burst into the Hawaiian music scene as the group, Pure Heart. The group consisted of ʻukulele musician Jake Shimabukuro, acou...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present the AARON GOLDBERG TRIO, LIVE in concert on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 4pm HST. Following the performance, there will be a talk story session with Aaron.
 
 “For over 20 years, pianist Aaron Goldberg has set himself apart as one of the most scintillating ...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning artist ANUHEA, LIVE in her Kahilu debut on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 7pm HST. Following the concert, there will be a talk story session with Anuhea.
 
The name "Anuhea" translates from Hawaiian as a fragrance or coo...

Six-time Grammy Award nominee, multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner and highest-selling Hawaiian female vocalist of all time, AMY HĀNAIALIʻI performs LIVE from the Kahilu Theatre stage on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 7:00pm HST, with a live talk story with Amy following the performance.

Amy'...

Kahilu Theatre is opening up the dance floor in the extended mainstage/Mike Luce Studio for their Dance Party 2022 featuring RSM MUSIK on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:00pm HST.

Rachael Scott, aka RSM Musik, will be debuting her new high-energy blend of feel-good dance music. Rachael Scott is a p...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present our next Song Circle, a popular series of Nashville-style, in-the-round shows highlighting local songwriters. This show features Don May, Sarah Bethany, and Drew Daniels, and will take place LIVE from Kahilu Theatre on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7pm HST.

Don Ma...

Join Brother Noland as we kick off Season 2 of The Pueo, The Camera & Me, with special guests Renson Madarang and Weldon Kekauoha.

Renson Madarang has recently returned to his island home Pauʻuilo, Hawaii after studying post-graduate and doctoral studies in voice with a focus in vocology at Ind...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner KIMIÉ MINER performing LIVE from the stage of Kahilu Theatre on Saturday,March 5, 2022, at 7pm HST. Following her concert, there will be a talk story with Kimié.

Kimié Miner is a Native Hawaiian mother of three and a full...

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...

My Empty Body is Full of Stars revolves around the interplay and wonder of the body within the universe and the evolution of matter in the Cosmos. Galactic scale physical processes, provided by astronomer Andreea Petric, are played out on the physical form through dance composition, lighting, mus...

Two-time Grammy winner Kalani Pe'a returns with his band for his second Kahilu Theatre Christmas Special. Kalani will be singing new music from his third album Kau Ka Pe’a and his 2021 Nā Hōkū Award Winning Single of the Year O Holy Night. Kalaniʻs band members include:
Wailau Ryder (guitar), Ma...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha, JAKE SHIMABUKURO. Jake will bring his unique brand of joy to the world on Friday, December 17 at 7pm HST, by delivering a special gift— the debut of his highly anticipated holiday show, JAKE SHIMABUKURO – CHRISTMAS...

Kahilu Theatre is pleased to present “Blayne Asing — Take 2” performing LIVE from Kahilu Theatre on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at 4pm HST. There will also be a live talk story with Blayne following the performance. Joining Blayne on stage will be Ethan Capone (piano), Stephen Inglis (guitar), Ric...

Kahilu Theatre is stoked to present the local favorite MISTER PEANUT BUTTER LIVE on Friday, December 10 at 7pm HST.

Mister Peanut Butter is an American rock band from the misty mountain town of Waimea, Hawaii.  Formed in 2015 by Mike Bennett (vocals, rhythm guitar), Sam Gruesen (vocals, lead gui...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present our 19th Annual ‘Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Festival on November 20, 2021, at 4:00pm HST, featuring featuring Sonny Lim, Jeff Peterson, Nathan Aweau, Brother Noland, Brittni Paiva, John Keawe, and Ho’opono Wong.

A festival like no other, these musicians wil...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present our next Song Circle, a Nashville-style in-the-round show highlighting local songwriters. This show will feature Don May, Kimberly June, and Kelly Hyde. This exclusive concert will take place live on Friday, November 5 at 7pm HST.

Don May is a Texas born, awa...

Josh Tatofi is a solo artist born and raised in Hawaii. His father, Tiva Tatofi, was one of the founders of The Electrifying Kapena, a group who pioneered island reggae music. He is an artist, composer, and producer who sings island reggae, R&B and traditional Hawaiian music. Josh’s debut album w...

Acclaimed for originality in her song composition and for her spellbinding, soulful vocals, Paula Fuga is one of Hawaii's top female musicians. A poet at heart, she is also an accomplished ukulele player who studied under master instructor, Roy Sakuma. Fuga has woven her passions into award-winni...

The music of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Weldon Kekauoha has been turning heads in the Hawaiʻi music scene since 1998. Whether heʻs belting out soulful ballads or plucking bright riffs from his guitar, the gutsy songster puts a fresh spin on the classics and brings a melodious candor to hi...

A Tropical Adventure Comedy Cabaret Revue
Featuring Island Spice Dance Company
With Live Music by Binti Bailey
Comedy and Cirque by Kat Reuss
Dance, Cirque, Song, Fire and Laughs!
Guest performances by Aileen De Carvalho, Noa Eads, and Julie Young

Ahoy all ye landlubbers! Here you will witnes...

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.

From the sidewalk to the stage, Streetlight ...

Hawaiʻiʻs best kept secret is not a secret anymore… Named “Miss Aloha Hula” at the prestigious Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, four-time “Female Vocalist of the Year” Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-Winner and Grammy Nominated Natalie Ai Kamauu blew into Hawaiʻiʻs music scene in 2005, immediately turning he...

The Turning Point is a theatrical journey of dance, theatre, and music; a passage to the heart in seven stages. The losses we have all experienced in the past year have been substantial. Join us on a thought-provoking and dynamic exploration of loss and insight into the process of healing set ag...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present “The California Honeydrops” In-Person and On-Demand streaming from Kahilu Theatre on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at 4pm HST. With stellar performances of traditional material as well as their own innovative music, The California Honeydrops get people out of their...

Kahilu Theatre is delighted to present “Kulāiwi” with Lehua Kalima, Shawn Pimental, and Kawika Kahiapo, streaming live from Kahilu Theatre on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 7pm HST.

Three of Hawai‘i’s leading award-winning performers and musicians, Lehua Kalima (of Na Leo), Shawn Pimental, and Kawika...

Kahilu Theatre is bringing on the laughter with “Justine Smith & Friends Comedy Show.” Fresh off her L.A. tour where she did seven shows in four days, you know Justine will have something to say about it. Hosted by the incredibly talented Nikki Gour of the Wave at 92 FM, this show is guaranteed ...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present the iconic “Kapena” with Kelly Boy, Kapena, Kalena, and Lilo, streaming live from the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 7pm HST.

Kapena, considered to be one of Hawaii’s premier island bands has more than 20 Island Music CD’s to their credi...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present our next Song Circle, a Nashville-style in-the-round show highlighting local songwriters. This show will feature Don May, Llosh Winne, and Kristin Lagasse. This exclusive concert will take place live on Friday, June 18 at 7pm HST.

Don May is a Texas born, awa...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present the Waimea Community Chorus Tribute to Elton John livestreaming, on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 4:00pm HST.

The Waimea Community Chorus (WCC) will celebrate the musical career of Sir Elton John with a choral tribute to his incredible work. The show will open with ...

Kahilu Theatre is excited to present the legendary “Hawaiian Style Band” with Wade Cambern, Brian Kessler, and Sister Robi Kahakalau streaming live from the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 7pm HST.

In the early ‘90s, Hawaiian Style Band, led by Bryan Kessler and Wade Cambern,...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present Gary Washburn & the Honokaʻa Jazz Band. This exclusive show will livestream on Kahilu.TV Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 4pm HST.

The Honokaʻa Jazz Band is a group of advanced music students from Honokaʻa High School who uphold a long tradition of excellence in Ha...

Hawai’i’s revered and beloved kumu hula, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Robert Cazimero, will continue his 35-year tradition of celebrating May Day in Waimea livestreaming exclusively on Kahilu.TV on Saturday, May 8 at 4:00 pm HST. As is tradition, Robert offers viewers a memorable evening ...

Prepare yourselves to embark on a unique musical journey as Bad Papa livestreams on Kahilu.TV on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 7:00pm HST. Bad Papa features Jammin Joe Buck and Bob Bojorquez.

Buck is a talented, blind music recording artist, songwriter, and performer who is very proud to be Kanaka (...

After two years and a pandemic, we are “Coming Out of the Maze” with a concert by the legendary Brother Noland. He will be joined by a full band of brothers in an original, never-before-seen concert, live on Kahilu.TV. The band of brothers include Kata Maduli, Shawn Pimental, Blayne Asing, and K...

Kahilu.TV is proud to announce a new program series, Song Circle, a Nashville-style in-the-round show highlighting local songwriters. The first show will feature Don May, Higgs, and Blayne Asing. This exclusive show will livestream on Kahilu.TV Friday, April 9 at 7pm HST.

Don May is a Texas bo...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present Hilo singer and songwriter Ydine with her band AnOtherEvolution.This exclusive show will livestream on Kahilu.TV Friday, April 16, 2021, at 7pm HST.

Ydine is a soulful songstress based out of Hawaii. She performs throughout the islands as a solo artist and with...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present Grammy and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning slack-key (Kiho`alu) guitarist, composer, and recording artist John Keawe. From the town of Hawi in the district of North Kohala on Hawai'i Island, John is joined by his wife Hope for their Kahilu Theatre debut ...

Prepare yourselves for a memorable evening as Apokolani & Friends stream live on Kahilu.TV on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 7:00pm HST, followed by a live chat with Apokolani. Honoring the special place of Waimea and its waters with a mix of kīhō‘alu, Keoki Apokolani Carter takes the Kahilu stage wit...

Kahilu Theatre is proud to present Chamber Music Hawaii's Galliard String Quartet LIVE streaming on Kahilu.TV, Saturday, March 27 at 4:00pm HST.

Fueled by passion and sometimes coffee, the Galliard String Quartet’s romance for the music of Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and Shostakovich and many ...

From his youth as a slack key guitar prodigy to his historic theatrical concerts honoring kupuna, from his presidential poetic protests and people’s anthems to his aloha ‘āina, Makana has created quite an artistic legacy. Kahilu Theatre presents “Makana, recorded LIVE from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel” ...