Maui Arts & Entertainment

Multiple award-winning Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka o Uka, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, brings this year to a close with an inspirational performance “Hanau Ke Ali’i, A King Is Born.”

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a first-time appearance on Maui for Piff The Magic Dragon, a headliner of a successful Las Vegas show for nearly 10 years. As seen on America’s Got Talent and numerous other shows, Piff and his co-star Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, will bring their one-of-a-kind act to Castle Theater Saturday, March 22, 2025. Tickets go on sale online only at MauiArts.org at 10 a.m. to MACC members Tuesday, Nov. 26 and to the general public Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Fairmont Kea Lani is delighted to announce the 33rd annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 in conjunction with the start of their 11th annual Tree of Hope Campaign benefitting Maui Food Bank.

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, proudly presents Lahaina Festival —a three-day celebration of music, culture, and community support for Maui’s resilient spirit. This free event, open to the public, will take place from Sunday, Nov. 24 to Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, coinciding with the prestigious Maui Invitational college basketball tournament.

The talented artists behind King Kamehameha III Elementary School’s temporary campus mural project are set to hold a community meeting at the temporary King Kamehameha III cafeteria on Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a trio of world-class musicians, Island Breeze, in a return-to-Maui concert in the McCoy Studio Theater Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

The Shops at Wailea invites families and visitors to celebrate the magic of the season with the arrival of Santa on Friday, Nov. 29.

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s annual Hui Holidays shopping event returns from Nov. 22 through Dec. 24. 

The Upcountry Winter Fest presented by the Kekaulike High School Foundation is returning this year, bringing winter activities, live entertainment, and seasonal festivities to Upcountry, Maui. Taking place on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from 3 to 8 p.m., this year’s festival will transform the King Kekaulike High School campus into a winter wonderland, offering a festive atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to make memories with friends and loved ones.

The Sewing Hui, a nonprofit organization specializing in sewing initiatives for Maui, has expanded their efforts to contribute to the thriving arts and culture on Maui. The Hui is collaborating with Maui OnStage for their production of Murder on the Orient Express which runs until Nov. 24, 2024 at the Historical ‘Īao Theater in Wailuku. 

Adapted from the classic Christmas film of the same title, “Elf The Musical Jr” arrives at Maui Preparatory Academy’s Bozich Center just in time to kick off the holiday season.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents legendary award-winning singer Dionne Warwick in concert in Castle Theater Wednesday, Dec. 4. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members Thursday, Nov. 14 and to the general public Friday, Nov. 15.

The Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Quintet will perform an evening of outstanding Jazz from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in support of arts education for children. The event set for the Altitude Deck at Kīhei Charter School is presented by the South Maui Learning Ohana.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali announced the grand opening of The Valley Alley, a 10,000-square-foot arcade space located on lobby level of the resort’s newly-renovated Kūkahi Tower. Part of a multi-year, $160 million transformation, the vibrant entertainment hub adds a novel attraction to the resort’s robust amenities and guest programing. A nod to Maui’s nickname as “the valley isle,” The Valley Alley is the first-of-its-kind located in a hotel or resort in Hawaiʻi. 

In a commitment to community, Hawaiian Mele, and the best of Maui artisans, Royal Lahaina Resort announced The Branches set to launch its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, under the lunar forecast of a Full Moon, with Maui-roots artist,Tevana & Company. 

Hula O Nā Keiki – a solo competition for young hula practitioners – returned to the Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort this past weekend. All eight contestants represented their hālau and hula lineages. The two overall winners were Khandi-Pearl Holi and Luke Hilinaʻi Aquino – both students of Hālau o ka Hanu Lehua, under the direction of Kumu Hula Carlson Kamaka Kukona III.

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” present their new improv tour, “Whose Live Anyway?” in a return visit to Maui on Sunday, Dec. 1.

The Mākaha Sons, one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved musical groups, will perform a special holiday concert 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the McCoy Studio Theater, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center announced.

This holiday season, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali invites guests and locals alike to experience a series of festive events and activities for all ages. From Christmas carols, to a holiday pop-up bar and special performances, guests will find numerous ways to celebrate the season, Maui-style. For the full details on holiday happenings at The […]

Anuhea, one of Hawai’i’s most popular recording artists, will perform during a special holiday concert Dec. 28 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.