2025 Annual Waimea Light Parade
2025-12-20 17:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hofgaard Park, Waimea, Waimea, Hawaii
Join us for a magical night of holiday cheer at the 25th Annual Waimea Light Parade on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This family-friendly event brings together residents and visitors to celebrate the season with dazzling floats and festive fun.

Road closures begin at 5:00 PM in both directions.

Live entertainment starts at 8:30 PM at Hofgaard Park.

Don’t miss this beloved holiday tradition—bring your loved ones and get into the holiday spirit.

Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market
2026-01-10 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-11 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Kress Street, Kress Street, Lihue, 96766
Join us on Kress Street for Downtown Lihue’s 2nd Saturday Night Market. Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment, and much more! With over 40 local vendors we’re sure that there’s something for you to enjoy.
This event is free to attend, family friendly, and an outdoor open to the public. Hosted by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Alakoko Shop.
If you are an interested vendor, register at www.downtownlihue.com/night-market-details

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 1 ~ Community Hula Night!
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
EKK opens 2026 season with Mālie Foundation presenting the EKK favorite night of hula, hula and more hula led by four awesome kumuhula – Maka Herrod, Troy Hinano Lazarro, Laʻelaʻe Elise Guirao, and Lihau Paik. Hula “wanna-beʻs” have this extraordinary opportunity to explore the hula stylings of exceptional Kauaʻi kumu hula. Itʻs a night where every audience member is invited to dance and experience the joy and beauty of this beloved dance form.
Doors open at 5:00. Tickets: https://www.gardenislandarts.org/copy-of-e-kanikapila-kakou

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 2 ~ KULĀIWI
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winning group Kulāiwi is comprised of Lehua Kalima, Shawn Pimental and Kawika Kahiapo, all veterans of the Hawaiʻi music industry, with hula stylings of hula dancer extraordinare Pono Fernandez. They formed Kulāiwi with the hopes of reconnecting kānaka to ʻāina through mele, moʻolelo and hula; their music will touch your soul. I ola ka lāhui Hawaiʻi!
Doors open at 5:00. Tickets: https://www.gardenislandarts.org/copy-of-e-kanikapila-kakou

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 3 ~ Mākena (Hoʻokena & Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau together)
2026-02-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Thrill to the big sound of the combined voices of Hoʻokena and the Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau as they present an unforgettable evening of music spanning five decades. Each musical group has been paving the way for Hawaiian music through their memorable songs. By joining forces, they bring to you an explosive experience that renews the excitement and love of Hawaiian songs that we all embrace. Itʻs an experience not to be missed.
Doors open at 5:00. Tickets: https://www.gardenislandarts.org/copy-of-e-kanikapila-kakou

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 4 ~ MānoaDNA — Lloyd & Alx Kawakami
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Experience the vibrant blend of harmony, heart, and joy that Hawaiʻi has embraced for over two decades as MānoaDNA returns to the stage for an unforgettable night of music. Led by Lloyd and Alx Kawakami, this multi-generational family project is known for rich vocal harmonies, uplifting grooves, and an infectious energy that connects instantly with audiences.
The Kawakami family has deep roots on Kauaʻi, making this performance especially meaningful, and marking the first time in more than 15 years that MānoaDNA has performed on the Garden Isle. Officially formed in 2005, MānoaDNA has captivated listeners across the Pacific and beyond with original songs and a genre-spanning repertoire that blends folk influences, Hawaiian classics, and beloved sing-along favorites.
Their music has been featured internationally and continues to resonate with fans everywhere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience soulful harmonies, joyful storytelling, and the spirit of aloha in an intimate, memorable Kauaʻi setting.

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 4 ~ MānoaDNA — Lloyd & Alx Kawakami
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Experience the vibrant blend of harmony, heart, and joy that Hawaiʻi has embraced for over two decades as MānoaDNA returns to the stage for an unforgettable night of music. Led by Lloyd and Alx Kawakami, this multi-generational family project is known for rich vocal harmonies, uplifting grooves, and an infectious energy that connects instantly with audiences.
The Kawakami family has deep roots on Kauaʻi, making this performance especially meaningful, and marking the first time in more than 15 years that MānoaDNA has performed on the Garden Isle. Officially formed in 2005, MānoaDNA has captivated listeners across the Pacific and beyond with original songs and a genre-spanning repertoire that blends folk influences, Hawaiian classics, and beloved sing-along favorites.
Their music has been featured internationally and continues to resonate with fans everywhere. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience soulful harmonies, joyful storytelling, and the spirit of aloha in an intimate, memorable Kauaʻi setting.
Tickets

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 5 ~ Anthony Pfluke & Friends
2026-03-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Enjoy an evening of original music by up-and-coming musician. Maui singer-songwriter, Anthony Pfluke shares his unique compositions delivered on the ʻukulele and 12- and 6-string slack key guitar in Hawaiian and contemporary island music accompanied by his musical contemporaries on guitar, bass and percussions. Music from his new album Kuʻu Lei Lokelaniwill be featured along with many other surprising musical treats. Be ready to enjoy the new sounds of the younger generation which capture his love and respect for his island home — something he wishes to share with the world.

Kauai Unity Run- Fundraiser for Special Olympics Kauai
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Nuhou Street 4431, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Kaua’i Team Unify Presents:
2026 Kaua’i Unity Run
Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 6:30 PM at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
(Check in at 6:30 pm with Entertainment & Food Truck Unity Run to start at 7:00 pm)
Kaua’i Team Unify would like to raise awareness and money for SPECIAL OLYMPICS KAUA’I. We would like for you to help us support INCLUSION, ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT and UNITY through a fun and unique activity, The Kaua’i Unity Run.
The 2026 Kaua’i Unity Run will be a GLOW IN THE DARK untimed event that you can run, walk, skip, dance, etc. We will provide glow sticks, and there will be music and games. For those who would rather just dance and play games, the playcourt will be open. Also we will have a food truck for concessions.
Please help us raise money for our Special Olympics Kaua’i Athletes and Unified Partners.
The money raised will help our athletes and unified partners to continue to be able to participate in various athletic competitions, including this year’s State Summer Games. Athletes and Unified Partners from Special Olympics Kaua’i will be traveling to Oahu to participate in this event.
Our hope is to have everyone feel included in a fun community event. We hope this will inspire people to embrace our differences without judgment.
TO REGISTER AND/OR DONATE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://give.classy.org/2026KauaiUnityRun

Ho’ike Hula Concert 2026
2026-03-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Halau Hula O’ Leilani Celebrating the 32nd Annual Ho’ike Hula Concert 2026. Kumu Hula Leilani Rivera Low (Grammy Nominee, Na Hoku Hanohano Awards)

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 6 ~ Monday Mix Plate/EKK Style — Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Join our seasoned performers as they break out their potpourri of new and timeless songs mixed with their unique and colorful local-style storytelling. Each artist brings to the plate a wealth of musical experiences.
Don, known for his unique Kaulia slack key tuning, plays a mixture of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, mixed with latin, reggae and vaquero stylings. He brings a lifetime of music to the table.
Michael Keale, “Most Promising Artist” and “Island Music Album of the Year” nominee at the 2011 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, hails from an iconic musical family, he was greatly influenced by his Uncle “Moe” Keale. His crooner style of singing is one of his special appeals, but itʻs just the tip of his musical acumen.
Cousin Walt Keale, breaking into the Hawaiian music scene with the band Kaukahi, was also highly influenced by Uncle Moe and cousins Nalani, Skippy and “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole, musical giants in the world of Hawaiian music. His soulful voice makes him a favorite in the world of Hawaiian music.
Singer, surfer and songwriter Pancho Graham, bass player for the slack key band Napali and the Taj Mahalʻs Hula Blues Band, is a sought-after accompanist with the Hanalei Trio, Mokihana Serenaders, and many other musical groups and solo artists.

The Kauaʻi Kings Parade Presents: “The Hawaiʻi Equestrian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding”
2026-03-15 09:00 - 13:30 | Hawaii
Experience the Hawaiian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding – Free Workshop
The Kauaʻi Kings Parade invites the community to learn about the beautiful Hawaiian equestrian tradition of pāʻū riding, where women riders honor Hawaiian culture through horsemanship, dress, and protocol.
Led by Pāʻū Riding Master Leiala Cook, President of Hawaiʻi Pāʻū Riders, this workshop will share the history, cultural significance, and foundational riding traditions passed down through generations.
This free educational workshop welcomes anyone interested in Hawaiian culture, equestrian traditions, or the legacy of Pāʻū riders.
📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM📍 Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort – Grand Pavilion
Advance registration encouraged. Sign up using the QR code

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 7 ~ Natalie & Iolani Kamauʻu
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
A 10-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and 2-time Grammy Award Nominee, together with her husband Iolani, Natalie is an EKK favorite. Always touring Japan and everywhere else, she tries to include an EKK performance whenever she can. A fashionista extraordinaire, Natalie Ai Kamauʻu sparkles and lights up any stage with her exceptionally powerful vocals, her delightful moʻolelo and her genuine appreciation of her many fans.

Kauaʻi Psychic Fair
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 18:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The fair began as a grassroots gathering in the late 1990s and has grown into one of Kauaʻi’s longest-standing spiritual events. Celebrate the spring equinox with us and gather to learn about and explore spirituality, receive multiple different types of psychic readings in one day, and check out offerings from local businesses. We create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our attendees and it is keiki and ohana friendly.
Please visit our website for more information. Hope to see you there!
Kauaipsychicfair.com

E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 8 ~ Makana & Friends
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Makana and Friends top off the 2026 EKK season with what promises to be an Epic performance. No need to say more – be there or be square!
Makana . . . musician extraordinaire – singer – composer – slack key artist – storyteller – entertainer – man with a mission – a human being with kuleana – and then some. Every Makana performance is a unique experience and leaves you with a need for more. EKK Season 2026 will leave you with a desire for more of the same, more of the extraordinary. We will see you in 2027.

Kaua’i Brewers Festival
2026-04-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Kress Street, Kress Street, Lihue, 96766
Join us for Kaua’i Brewers Festival, Block Party Edition. Entry tickets are $50 presale for all ages (12 and under free), add all access to the beer garden (21 and over only, must have physical license to enter garden) for an additional $50.

Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Kukui Grove Center- Center Stage, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, 96766
The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, a celebration of all things ʻukulele, takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Kukui Grove Center, Līhue, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi from 11 am – 4 pm. Discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of Aloha. ʻUkulele enthusiasts can look forward to this free event with live stage entertainment on the stage including well-known artists plus emerging artists. This is an opportunity to meet and engage Kauaʻi’s local ʻukulele community. Enjoy community information booths, ʻukulele merchants and ʻukulele inspired merchandise. Plus there will be a Hawaiian cultural activities zone and free ʻukulele lesson zone.
For more information or vendor applications, visit http://www.kauaiukulelefestival.com/ or call Amy Hammond at (808) 223-6040. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/kauaiukulelefestival or Instagram at instagram.com/kauaiukulelefestival.

Waipā ‘Āina Festival 2026
2026-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Waipā Community Complex, Hanalei, 5-5785 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, 96714
Looking to connect with ʻāina, culture, and community? Waipā is hosting our third annual ʻĀina Festival on Sunday, May 3rd, from 11am to 4pm at Halulu Fishpond in Waipā, located a half-mile past Hanalei Town. It’ll be a wonderful day of live music, ‘ono food, and cultural activities, to celebrate everything ʻāina! It’ll also feature local artisans, crafters, hands-on keiki activities and a waterslide, too. This is a fundraiser for Waipā Foundation and local entrepreneurs, so gate fees ($10 general, $1 keiki) and your purchases support our collective work! Visit WAIPAFOUNDATION.ORG or call (808) 826-9969 for more information. All are welcome — save the date!

Kauai Songwriters Music Festival 2026
2026-05-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy,, Kapaa, 96746
The Kauai Songwriters Music Festival: May 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay. The festival includes workshops for songwriters and a concert on Saturday evening. Tickets to the concert are $40. The workshop fee is $60 and includes a concert ticket.
Tickets
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/kauai-songwriters-music-festival–2026

For more information: https:artskauai.org
Funded with the support of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Kauai County

2026 KAUAʻI KINGS PARADE AND HOʻOLAULEʻA
2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Historic County Lawn, 4396 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
2026 Kauaʻi King’s Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa
Join the community in celebrating Hawaiian culture at the 2026 Kauaʻi King’s Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa in Līhuʻe. The parade begins at 9:00 AM on Rice Street, starting at Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic County Lawn. Following the parade, the Hoʻolauleʻa begins and continues until 2:00 PM, featuring food vendors, crafts, cultural demonstrations, and entertainment for the whole ʻohana.

Lihue Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance
2026-06-19 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Across from Kapaia Stitchery
Bon dance festivals in Hawaii are traditional Buddhist celebrations to honor our ancestors. All are welcome to join the dancing to Japanese and Okinawan music accompanied by Taiko drummers around a Yagura. At Lihue Hongwanji, the Food Booth and Country Store open at 6PM and the dancing begins at 7:30PM.
