Maui Arts & Entertainment
MACC Presents Karolina & Iwo, Sept. 14, at the Castle Theater
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents classical duo, Karolina & Iwo, in an intimate performance with seating directly on the Castle Theater stage, amongst the performers, on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7 pm.
Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival to honor Phyllis Ross
The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival proudly returns to Lahaina Aug. 22–23, 2025, at the reimagined Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, bringing together hālau hula, cultural practitioners, artisans and Hawaiian music in a free, family-friendly celebration of aloha. This year’s festival will shine a spotlight on Phyllis Ross, a lifelong student, dancer, and teacher of hula whose journey […]
Kalani Miles Brings an Evening of Mele at the August Hawaiian Music Series
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation presents the next concert of its Hawaiian Music Series, featuring a special live performance by the award-winning Kalani Miles. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
Hui Noʻeau Youth Art Exhibition 2025 is on display—now through Aug. 22
Maui’s young artists are shining at the Hui No‘eau Youth Art Exhibition 2025. The exhibition is bursting with creativity, color and imagination. From bold paintings to intricate sculptures, every piece tells the story of curiosity, learning and self-expression.
Mālama Wao Akua – Call to Artists
Artists are invited to explore Maui watersheds and use their creative talents to raise awareness about the importance of protecting native species.
Tiera Kennedy to close out Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua presents rising star Tiera Kennedy as part of the Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series on Friday, Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the resort’s Alaloa Lounge. This special performance is complimentary and open to the public, offering an exciting start to Labor Day Weekend.
18th annual Kū Mai Ka Hula competition returns to the MACC, Sept. 12-13
Kū Mai Ka Hula (“Hula Appears”) returns to the Castle Theater for its 18th annual event, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center as Maui’s premier yearly competition – and Maui’s only adult hula competition.
Lights for Lahaina & Light March Brings Community Together for Healing and Hope
An inaugural Lights for Lahaina & Light March is scheduled to take place on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. The free event provides a chance for the community to come together, inviting all to reflect on Lahaina’s past, celebrate its resilience, and move forward with hope into the future.
Neighborhood Night Market comes to Hāliʻimaile, Aug. 15
The Hāliʻimaile Neighborhood Night Market brings together local vendors and community members in a shared space that supports Maui’s food security and fosters deeper connections.
Oni Foundation raises over $22,000 for cultural preservation and youth empowerment
An exciting evening of indigenous culture and Polynesian dance was presented before 176 guests on Sunday as the Oni Foundation hosted a fundraiser at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom. The event surpassed expectations, raising more than $22,000 for the foundation’s mission of cultural preservation and youth empowerment.
Maui Artist Rafael Pereda unveils “Tribute to Lahaina” painting for 2 year fire anniversary
On the eve of the second anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires, Maui-based artist Rafael Pereda is unveiling his latest work: “Tribute to Lahaina,” a 30” x 60” painting created in honor of the town he called home for more than two decades.
Q&A: Exploring ‘Chief of War’ with University of Hawaʻi kumu
The highly anticipated Apple TV+ series “Chief of War” debuted to rave reviews on Aug. 1, bringing to life the story of warrior Kaʻiana and the rise of Kamehameha ʻEkahi (King Kamehameha) as he fights to unify the islands in the late 1700s. Set across nine episodes, the series is a groundbreaking portrayal of pre-contact Hawaiʻi, featuring ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) and a predominantly Polynesian cast. […]
Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival returns to West Maui, Aug. 22-23
A beloved tradition, the Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival, will return to West Maui for the first time since the 2023 wildfires.
Maui OnStage holds auditions for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Maui OnStage will hold open auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” on Friday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku.
Hisako Film Lab premieres Summer 2025 Student Films
Five original short films created by Maui high school students this summer will be premiered during a red carpet event Aug. 10 at King Kekaulike High School’s Performing Arts Center. The event is being organized by Hisako Film Lab, a nonprofit founded by Maui-born filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton and co-directed by Joy Cretton and Brad […]
Live music series ‘Sunset Tunes’ set for night performances in Kīhei
Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host “Sunset Tunes,” a free, outdoor music series featuring live performances by local musicians, on five Fridays in August and September at Kalama Beach Park in Kīhei. The family-friendly events will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 1, Aug. 22, Aug. 29, Sept. 5 […]
The Shops at Wailea shares August live music lineup
The Shops at Wailea will continue its series of free live performances throughout August, featuring a mix of local award-winning artists in its open-air venue.
Keiki Hula Festival returns to Lahaina Cannery on Aug. 2
Lahaina Cannery will host its Annual Keiki Hula Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Breakdancing Uptown Getdown returns to Wailuku First Friday, Aug. 1
Get ready for the return of Wailuku First Friday’s hottest event, Uptown Getdown 11, happening Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly street festival delivers an exciting blend of music, culture, food and community.
27th annual Maui Calls: MACC’s benefit gala returns Aug. 16
The annual Maui Calls, Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature benefit gala and Maui’s premier food and wine tasting event, returns from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16. This year’s “Under The Swaying Palms” theme promises to again provide a special, uniquely Hawaiian personality to the evening, a Maui Calls tradition. The theme “evokes the gentle rhythm of […]
