Maui Arts & Entertainment
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Fairmont Kea Lani is proud to present Ho‘okumu: A Celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, a free community event,on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special day will honor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month and offer guests an immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian language, culture, and community.
Inaugural Pa‘ūpili – Lahaina 3rd Saturdays launches Feb. 21, 2026
The Maui Economic Recovery Committee (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the launch of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering taking place in Lahaina Town. The first event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the Lahaina United Methodist Church, marking the beginning of an ongoing series dedicated to healing, connection, and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
2026 Hawaiian Music Series continues at Waiola Church with Kepa Revelle-Aikala
Following its return to Lahaina for the 2026 season, the Hawaiian Music Series continues with its next show on Thursday, Feb. 26, at its new location on the lawn of Waiola Church, located at 535 Waineʻe Street. The free, family-friendly concert will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature acclaimed Maui musician Kepa Revelle-Aikala.
Kīhei Charter School graduate pursues successful art career
Brenton Deardorff is a successful artist and a 2005 graduate of the Kīhei Charter School. His art can be viewed at several locations on Maui—at Lahaina Print Sellers at the Lahaina Cannery Mall, Martin & MacArthur in The Shops at Wailea, and at Hands Maui in Pāʻia.
Maui Mall Village to host Chinese New Year Festival Feb. 21
The Maui Chinese New Year Festival returns to Maui Mall Village on Feb. 21 to celebrate the Year of the Horse with lion dances, cultural demonstrations and local food.
Big Island girl lands another starring role in upcoming Christmas comedy ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’
Maia Kealoha of Kona, who made her acting and film debut in May 2025 as Lilo in Disney’s live action adaptation of ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ will play Alma in the new film to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.
Welcome the Lunar New Year with a cultural celebration at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Feb. 22
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will ring in the Lunar New Year with a cultural celebration and Chinese Lion Dance on Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 12 p.m. in Center Court. The free, family-friendly event will feature vibrant live performances, traditional cultural practices, and a giveaway for the first 100 attendees.
Maui Land & Pineapple to host Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Valentine’s Day
Nearly 30 local vendors will return to Hāliʻimaile this Valentine’s Day as Maui Land & Pineapple Company hosts its monthly Hāliʻimaile Bay Market, offering a wide selection of Maui-made foods, desserts, crafts and gifts. Returning favorites and new vendors will feature baked goods and treats, handmade jewelry, apparel, specialty foods, ice cream and other locally made products.
County hosting Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 20 at Kalana O Maui Building
The public is invited to a Chinese New Year celebration, including lion dancers and martial arts, at 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2026, on the front lawn of the County of Maui Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.
Hyatt Regency Maui announces 2026 Nashville Nights concert lineup
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will bring Music City back to the shores of Kāʻanapali with the return of its Nashville Nights songwriter series starting in April.
Slack key artist Makana to perform at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Slack key guitarist Makana will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the McCoy Studio Theater. The performance will feature a mix of traditional and original songs, incorporating mele and moʻolelo. Makana, a student of slack key masters Raymond Kāne, Sonny Chillingworth and Bobby Moderow Jr., is known for blending folk traditions with […]
Circus Lolo production set for April at a private estate in Haʻikū
Low Gravity, a Maui non-profit organization, will host its Circus Lolo production as a fundraiser this spring at a private estate in Haʻikū. Performances are scheduled for April 3-4. Proceeds will support Low Gravity’s free community programs, including the ʻOli ʻOli Club keiki enrichment program and monthly Keiki Fun Zones. The production features a cast […]
Off to see the Wizard: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to ʻĪao Theater this Saturday
This Saturday, Maui OnStage invites movie lovers to a special big-screen showing of the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. The magic starts before the movie begins. Moviegoers who arrive one hour early can enjoy the “Oz Festival” in the theater lobby. Perfect for families, this pre-show event features character meet-and-greets and fun “Oz Skip” dance lessons to […]
Lee A. Tonouchi named Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate 2026-2029
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, and Hawaiʻi State Public Library System announced the selection of Lee A. Tonouchi as the new Poet Laureate of Hawaiʻi.
Catch the Big Game live at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 8
Lahaina Cannery hosts a viewing of the Big Game on Feb. 8, 2026. The event features a full day of football, food, drinks and company. The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m., and fans can watch on a 220-inch TV.
Hawaiian Music Series marks meaningful return to Lahaina with 200+ attendees
More than 200 people gathered on the lawn of Waiola Church on Waine‘e Street to welcome the cherished Hawaiian Music Series back to its home in Lahaina on Thursday. Organizers say the concert became more than a music show — it was a moving evening of music, community, healing, and hope.
‘Harmony Under The Stars’ with Wave of Harmony, March 7
“Harmony Under the Stars: A Night of Broadway” is a one-night-only benefit concert presented by the Wave of Harmony Foundation, bringing acclaimed Broadway performers to Maui for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
February at The Shops at Wailea: Art Exhibitions, Live Music and Cultural Evenings
For the month of February, The Shops at Wailea thoughtfully curated a lineup of arts and entertainment, inviting both residents and visitors to experience live music, gallery showcases and cultural gatherings.
The Shops at Wailea welcomes Lunar New Year with lion dance and martial arts, Feb. 19
The Shops at Wailea invites the public to welcome the Lunar New Year with a cultural celebration on Thursday, Feb. 19. The afternoon will feature a traditional lion dance and martial arts demonstration by Oʻahu-based Au’s Shaolin Arts Society.
The Big Game returns to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Feb. 8
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center hosts viewing of The Big Game on two screens—indoors at the Castle Theater, and outdoors at the Yokouchi Pavilion—on Sunday, Feb. 8. Gates open at 12 p.m., and kickoff is at 1:30 p.m.







