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Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa features daylong entertainment, food and fun, Aug. 29

Musicians Nāmaka Cosma and Sean Parks are among the headliners at the Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa, taking place Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Upcountry Maui. 

Slack Key Show to feature Brad Bordessa and Kevin Brown, Sept. 10

The Slack Key Show, Maui’s longest-running weekly concert series announced a special performance featuring two extraordinary Hawaiian musicians: ʻukulele virtuoso Brad Bordessa and master slack key guitarist Kevin Brown, hosted by the Shem Kahawaii.

The MACC presents the 34th Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival, June 29

The 34th Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival returns to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center with live, in-person performances at the A&B Amphitheater starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.

Culture and community celebrated at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s 808 Bash

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center launched its inaugural 808 Bash on Aug. 24, bringing Maui together in celebration of community. Organizers say the success of this event has set the tone for what is hoped to become a new annual tradition for the island.

Top 20 Things to Do on Maui, Jan. 25-Feb. 3: Kīhei Fridays, Brett Young, Nashville songwriters, Pato Banton, Brother Noland

This week on Maui, there are concerts by Nashville songwriters and Grammy-nominated reggae singer Pato Banton, as well as Will Evans, Brother Noland in a Slack Key Show, and the Kīhei Fridays event. Coming Soon: A concert by country singer Brett Young.

Top 20 things to do on Maui, Nov. 16-26: Jeff Hellmer jazz quartet, slack key guitarist Kevin Brown, Winter Craft Fair, 50th Senior Fair

For entertainment this week on Maui, there are performances by the Great American Jazz Piano Competition finalist Jeff Hellmer & Friends, three-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner Kevin Brown and Maui Prep actors in Beauty and the Beast, as well as a Winter Craft Fair and the 50th Maui County Senior Fair.

Top 20 things to do on Maui, Oct. 5-18: Oktoberfest, free ‘Ukulele Festival, benefits for Maui wildfire victims

Several festivals on Maui to benefit Maui wildfire victims are coming up, including a donation drive for the Maui Food Bank and for musicians left with no home and instruments. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Top 20 things to do on Maui, Sept 27-Oct. 8: Natalie Ai Kamauu, Kanekoa, Vince Esquire Maui wildfire benefits, Oktoberfest

The ‘ukulele-powered band Kanekoa, the Vince Esquire Band and Grammy-nominated Natalie Ai Kamauu perform at benefits for Maui wildfire victims this weekend. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Top 20 things to do on Maui, Sept 21-30: Kapono, Kanekoa benefit concerts; October Fest, ‘Rally Around Peace’

Several benefit concerts for Maui wildfire victims are taking place this weekend, including Henry Kapono’s “We Are Friends,” a Maui Jazz and Blues Festival, Jazz Aid and “Rally Around Peace” at the Imua Discovery Gardens. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

The Shops at Wailea’s inaugural Slack Key Festival draws musicians and enthusiasts

The Shops at Wailea hosted its inaugural Slack Key Festival last weekend. Proceeds raised during the festival are going toward the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.

Top 20 Things to do on Maui Sept. 7-13: Free concerts, wildfire fundraisers, Iam Tongi to debut new song

This week on Maui, there will be several free concerts, a variety of fundraisers for wildfire victims with music from jazz to Hawaiian, and Lahaina Grown band founder performs in Kula. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

MACC presents: 32nd Annual Kī Hōʻalu Festival free concert, livestream

The 32nd Annual Kī Hōʻalu Festival returns to Maui Arts and Cultural Center on June 25, featuring live performances by renowned slack key guitar players.

Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 6-12

For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 30 – April 5, find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Brown, more than 12 slack-key artists to perform at 31st Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival

More than 15 slack key artists are planning to perform at the 31st Annual Kī Hō‘alu Festival at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater on June 26. The free event starts at 1 p.m., with gates opening at 12:30 p.m.

Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa at Kēōkea Marketplace, July 13

Nā Hōkū Hanohano honorees Kevin Brown and `Ioane Keana`aina, and the Leo Kani band headline Saturday’s Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa on July 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All-Star Lineup to Perform at 27th Annual Kī Hō`alu Festival

The 27th Annual Kī Hō`alu Guitar Festival features an all-star lineup including some of Hawai‘i’s best slack key guitar players who will perform a full afternoon of melodious Hawaiian music.

2009 Hawaiian Grammy Nominees Announced

The nominees for the Best Hawaiian Music Album features three time award winner, George Kahumoku Jr. of Maui