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The Shops at Wailea hosts live music performances throughout April
Live music continues at The Shops at Wailea this April with a series of performances in the Center’s Lower Level Performance Area. The lineup features returning local favorites and evening sets that add to the rhythm of Wailea’s dining and shopping experience.
The Shops at Wailea, March music lineup: Nevah Too Late, Rama Camarillo and Anthony Pfluke
Live music returns to The Shops at Wailea this March with a lineup of complimentary performances set against the open-air backdrop of Wailea. From midweek gatherings to the Center’s signature concert, guests are invited to enjoy evenings shaped by local talent and island tunes. Wailea Wednesdays On Wednesdays from 4:30–6pm in the Lower Level Performance Area, guests […]
January live music series begins this week at The Shops at Wailea
The Shops at Wailea has announced three upcoming concerts, featuring Nevah Too Late, Rama Camarillo and Jason Arcilla.
Jazz & Blues Nights to launch at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has announced it will host Jazz & Blues Nights every Thursday in January 2026.
Wailuku First Friday to ring in the New Year on Jan. 2
Wailuku First Friday will kick off the new year on Friday, Jan. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free event transforms historic Wailuku Town into a family-friendly celebration of music, culture, art and community.
Nāpili Kai welcomes slack key show for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve
The Slack Key Show – Masters of Hawaiian Music will mark the holiday season with two special performances at the open-air Aloha Pavilion at the Nāpili Kai Beach Resort: a Christmas Eve concert featuring Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato, and a New Year’s Eve warm-up show showcasing Da Tree Podagee.
Wavvy to headline Lahaina Cannery’s Holiday Cheer finale
Lahaina Cannery will wrap up its Holiday Cheer events with a free live concert featuring the popular island band Wavvy on Saturday, Dec. 20.
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.
Maui OnStage announces 2026 theater season at the Historic ʻĪao Theater
Maui OnStage has announced its 2026 theater season, a rich lineup of five productions ranging from classic mysteries to family-friendly musicals and a world premiere by a local playwright.
Eric Gilliom reprises Frank N. Furter one last time at ʻĪao Theater
From Oct. 17 to Nov. 2, 2025, Maui audiences are invited to experience a high-energy production of “The Rocky Horror Show” live at the Historic ʻĪao Theater. The show stars award-winning musician, actor, and entertainer Eric Gilliom, who has announced that this will be his final reprise of the iconic Dr. Frank N. Furter role.
The Sewing Hui brings characters to life in Maui OnStage’s ‘Come From Away’
The Sewing Hui, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to sewing for the Maui community, continues to make its mark on the island’s arts scene with its latest collaboration: the Maui OnStage production of “Come From Away.”
The Dirty Cello band returns to ProArts on June 26
The Dirty Cello band features classical cellist gone rogue, Rebecca Roudman on cello and vocals, who is backed up by a top-notch rhythm section.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation presents Wailau Ryder in June concert
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s June concert for its Hawaiian Music Series will feature a performance by the talented Wailau Ryder. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
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.
Marty Dread with Keni Blue to headline Kīhei 4th Friday
The April Kīhei 4th Friday is set for April 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Azeka Shopping Center Mauka. Enjoy live music, food booths and trucks, art, crafts and local shopping.
Maui OnStage presents ‘Saturday with Sondheim’ – a musical celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s work on Jan. 25
Maui OnStage invites the community to experience a spectacular musical celebration of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim at “Saturday with Sondheim.”
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.
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.
ProArts Playhouse and James Nevius present ‘On The Nile: An Evening of Original Music and Dance’ this Thursday
Last year, Kīhei resident James Nevius—a musician, composer and playwright—released an album blending classical and ambient music called “On the Nile: A Musical Landscape in 18 Parts.” Next week, on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, “On the Nile” comes to life as a dance and theater performance at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Henry Kapono to perform live at Duke’s Beach House Maui on Dec. 20
All are invited to kick off the holiday season at Duke’s Beach House Maui with a concert featuring GRAMMY-nominated, 21-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Henry Kapono and two artists from Henry Kapono Foundation’s On The Rise Program, Arlie-Avery Asiu and Nāmakaokalani Pauole. The live music event paired with dining, cocktails and views of Kāʻanapali’s North Beach, is set for Friday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 5 p.m.
