#MACC events
Lukas Nelson, Paul Simon return to the MACC for benefit concert Jan. 10
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson will headline “Lōkahi: A Celebration of Maui” with Paul Simon, Stephen Wilson Jr., Lily Meola, the Maui Country Band, plus friends & family, for a benefit concert to support an initiative to address Maui’s shortage of healthcare professionals.
New exhibit ‘Ocean of Peace’ in Schaefer International Gallery opens Saturday, Dec. 6
The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission.
Behind the curtain: The making of Maui’s ‘Nutcracker’ ballet by Alexander Academy
Each December, the stage at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland, as the Alexander Academy Performing Company’s team of volunteers moves in with the sets and costumes for Maui’s beloved, full-length “Nutcracker” ballet.
MACC presents rock legends Foghat in concert, Feb. 5
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents classic rock legends Foghat in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Jake Shimabukuro to bring ‘Holidays in Hawaiʻi’ concert to the MACC
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will headline the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater with his Holidays in Hawaiʻi concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The show will also feature bassist Jackson Waldhoff and singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young.
45 artists selected for MACC Biennial 2025 exhibition
The second edition of the exhibit opens July 8 and runs through Aug. 30 at the Schaefer International Gallery in Kahului.
Community invited to free talk Tuesday with walkability expert Jeff Speck at the MACC
Community advocates, architects, engineers, transportations experts, planners and anyone interested in making their communities more walkable are invited to attend a free talk on walkability on Tuesday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Morgado Hall.
Guitar legend Al Di Meola to perform at the MACC, Sept. 6
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host internationally renowned guitarist Al Di Meola and his Electric Band for a one-night-only performance at the Castle Theater on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Energy Conference explores solutions for state’s energy future, May 21-22 at the MACC
The 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will convene leaders in Maui later this month to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.
Imua Family Service’s Color Festival returns April 26
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on April 26, 2025, featuring live music, food and the signature color-throwing experience.
MACC to host Maui debut of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, March 12
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present the Maui debut of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of America’s premier flamenco companies, on Wednesday, March 12, at the MACC’s Castle Theater.
Free President’s Day concert by Hawai‘i Youth Symphony features Keola and Moanalani Beamer
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host a free President’s Day concert featuring Hawai‘i Youth Symphony’s top orchestra, Youth Symphony I, on Monday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Castle Theater. The event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required online.
UB40 feat. Ali Campbell returns to MACC Valentine’s weekend
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents iconic reggae band UB40 featuring original founding member Ali Campbell, returning to Maui to perform at the MACC on Saturday, Feb. 15. Special guests will be announced soon.
Jurors’ Choice Award winner announced for Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2025
Maui artist Challys Pascual has won the Jurors’ Choice Award for the Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2025 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
MACC presents Cliburn Piano Competition finalist Clayton Stephenson in concert Feb. 28
Tickets are now on sale for Clayton Stephenson’s Maui debut concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, where the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finalist will perform on Friday, Feb. 28, at the MACC’s Castle Theater.
Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona to debut ‘KAHENEWAI’OLU’ at the MACC, Feb. 1
Grammy nominee and multi Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona will celebrate the release of his highly anticipated senior musical project, “KAHENEWAI’OLU,” with a special performance at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m.
TikTok sensation Nurse John visiting Maui for ‘The Short Staffed Tour,’ Jan. 26
John Dela Cruz’s (a.k.a Nurse John’s) comedy is like talking to your work bestie; you trauma dump, cry, scream and laugh together through all the highs and the lows of working in the healthcare and service industries.
Award-winning Aoi Trio making their Maui concert debut on Feb. 6
The MACC presents the award-winning musicians of the Aoi Trio making their Maui debut in Castle Theater on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets go on sale online only at MauiArts.org on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Upcoming exhibit features works from Schaefer Portrait Challenge 2025
A signature of Maui Arts and Cultural Center, the Schaefer Portrait Challenge, has been held as a triennial since 2003. This year’s challenge will mark the eighth iteration of this statewide juried exhibition, which presents the unique diversity of the people of the Hawaiian Islands through explorations in portraiture.
Broadway star to join Maui Pops Orchestra for Holiday Pops on Dec. 8
A Maui Pops Orchestra’s Holiday Pops performance in the Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Castle Theater is set for Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
