Maui Arts & Entertainment
Nō Ka ʻOi Songwriters Festival 2025, Nov. 6-9
The Nō Ka ʻOi Songwriters Festival returns to South Maui, Nov. 6–9, bringing some of the biggest names in country and pop songwriting to the island for a long weekend of music, storytelling and philanthropy.
Elizabeth Kamaile Kahailihauwelo Kekahuna wins title at 33rd Annual Hula O Nā Keiki
Maui’s Elizabeth Kamaile Kahailihauwelo Kekahuna, representing Hālau Keʻalaokamaile under the guidance of Nā Kumu Hula Kealiʻi Reichel and Henohea Kāne, was announced as the winner of the 33rd annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition at Outrigger Kā’anapali Beach Resort.
UH Maui College Music Week, Oct. 20-24: features workshops by Hawaiian musician
The University of Hawai‘i Maui College and its Institute of Hawaiian Music will celebrate everything music next week from Monday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 24.
Kamalani reclaims her voice with single ‘What Was I Made For’
This is not just a cover song; it’s her declaration. Through vulnerability and artistry, Kamalani transforms ‘What Was I Made For’ into her own anthem of hope, purpose, and second chances.
Fall in love with ʻĀinaty’s new island groove ‘Lover’s Rock’
Maui’s contemporary Hawaiian-island reggae band ʻĀinaty is set to release their newest single, “Lover’s Rock,” on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. This fun and playful song takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the early stages of love, blending romance with heartfelt emotion.
‘Defining Courage’ World War II Nisei show to make Maui debut at Baldwin High
“Defining Courage,” an immersive live show honoring Hawai‘i’s Nisei soldiers of World War II, comes to Maui for the first time with a performance at Baldwin High School on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available online.
Paniolo Night returns to Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy is bringing back its annual Paniolo Night community event from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15. The event, which the school is promoting as featuring “Games, Grinds, and Good Times” for all ages, will be held on the Maui Prep campus at 4910 Honoapiʻilani Highway in Nāpili. Paniolo Night offers a variety of family activities, including carnival games […]
Lahaina Cannery to host annual Halloween Spooktacular family event
Lahaina Cannery is bringing back its annual Halloween Spooktacular with frightfully fun festivities on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Azeka brings back spooky favorites, from South Shore Haunted House to Trunk or Treat
Azeka Shopping Center announces the return of the South Shore Haunted House, open Oct. 24, 25, 29, 30 and Halloween night (Oct. 31) starting at 6 p.m. at Azeka Makai near Nalu’s South Shore Grill.
Sacred Hearts School to host Fall Festival celebrating resilience and community
Sacred Hearts School hosts its Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2530 Kekaʻa Drive, the school’s temporary campus in Kā‘anapali, Maui. The special one-day event transforms the annual school fair into a celebration of the journey of H.E.A.R.T.S. and resilience, with proceeds benefiting the school’s H.E.A.R.T.S. of Resilience Campaign.
Nominations open for next Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate
Applications are being accepted for the 2026-2029 Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate, a three-year term position that honors an accomplished poet and supports literary programming across the islands. The Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are inviting the public to submit […]
ʻUlupalakua Ranch to host 2nd annual ‘Christmas in the Country’ festival, Dec. 13
ʻUlupalakua Ranch will host its second annual Christmas in the Country community celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, bringing together Maui residents and visitors for a full day of holiday spirit, community gathering and country fun. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wave of Harmony Foundation receives $130,000 gift for Harmony Care Program
The Wave of Harmony Foundation has received a $130,000 contribution from founding supporters Marji Knowles and Michael Tibbott to establish a new initiative aimed at providing emergency support for Maui’s performing arts community. “We are honored to receive this extraordinary gift from Marji and Michael, whose vision and belief in everything we do has helped […]
Nā Koa Aliʻi Aloha All-State Marching Band selected for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nā Koa Aliʻi Aloha All-State Marching Band was selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as one of the 10 marching bands to participate in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces the 2025 Festivals of Aloha Schedule of events
Hawaiʻi’s award-winning five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces its fourth year hosting events as part of the Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui’s premier Hawaiian cultural showcase, from Friday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
Keiki artists encouraged to enter annual Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards
Lexus Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts present the 2025-2026 Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards.
The Shops at Wailea to host Keiki Halloween on Oct. 26
A beloved tradition, the free event transforms the center into a festive destination filled with family-friendly activities, including a costume contest, balloon animals, a live magic show and center-wide trick-or-treating.
The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival returns to the MACC, Oct 19-20
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the Maui Showcase for the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) with nine documentary films, including a collection of four short films, as well as one drama short film. All screenings will take place in the MACC’s McCoy Studio Theater starting Saturday, Nov. 8, and concluding Sunday, Nov. 9. Tickets for HIFF 2024 Maui Showcase are on sale now at MauiArts.org.
Historic return of Maui County Fair draws 30,000 fair entrants on opening night
An estimate 30,000 people attended the 98th Maui County Fair on Thursday’s opening day, according to fair organizers. The historic return of the Maui County Fair kicked off festivities with the traditional parade up Kaʻahumanu Avenue.
98th Maui County Fair off to a celebratory start; Day 2 entertainment line up, traffic info.
An estimated 3,000 people participated in the 98th Maui County Fair Parade as thousands more watched the parade unfold along Kaʻahumanu Avenue. The parade kicked off the four-day event at War Memorial Stadium Complex, which returns to the Valley Isle after a six year hiatus.
