Kaua‘i Festivals & Events

YWCA Kaua'i hosts hula lessons at Hale Lihue
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Sign up by emailing kawena@ywcakauai.org. From Keiki to kupuna, all are welcomed, lessons taught by Kumu Hula Kamalani.
Bring bottled water and pareo.

Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai
2026-03-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Princeville Makai Golf Club, 4080 Lei O Papa, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Come share the Aloha with us every Wednesday from 1-5pm at our Makai Music and Art Festival Kaua’i. Free-entry, free event parking and FREE live music concerts Shop our 20+ wonderful, eclectic, talented local artisans and vendors each week while being entertained by our fabulous live musicians here on our beautiful Garden Isle of Kaua’i. Buy handmade and support local small businesses. Mahalo for your support. The Makai Grill is also open serving food and drinks for you to enjoy while listening to our live free music concerts. Plus, we have alternating dessert vendors and Chunks Cookies, with yummy treats too.

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Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday
2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 16:00 - 19:00 | HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY, KAPAA KAUAI, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, KAPAA, 96746
Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai!
Enjoy a Free Hula show! Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs!
Open to Guests and Locals! This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list, any time of year! From Artists to Jewelry, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more!
Every Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm.
This is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine.
Event happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, Wailua Bay 3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa
Pull in, Park and Play!!

Kauai Beach Resort Kauai Made Craft Fair Fridays
2026-03-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
🌺 Kaua‘i Beach Resort Craft FairJoin us every Friday at the beautiful Kaua‘i Beach Resort for our weekly Craft Fair.
Discover unique handmade items, local crafts, jewelry, art, and island-inspired treasures created by talented Kaua‘i artisans. It’s the perfect place to find gifts, keepsakes, or something special just for you—all while supporting our local makers.
🗓️ Every Friday📍 Kaua‘i Beach Resort
Come shop, connect, and experience the creativity of Kaua‘i! 🌴✨

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hale Līhuʻe
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Every Friday artist from all arts come together to do art. From sip and paint, open mic, writers garden, you name it. All is welcomed. Food and drink available for purchase.
Special classes require early sign up and change according to each week. Visit our instagram at @halelihue
Mahalo @UluponoInitiative for being our Title Sponsor.

Kauai Unity Run- Fundraiser for Special Olympics Kauai
2026-03-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, 4431 Nuhou Street, 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 | HI, 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)

Eli-Mac + Her Band
2026-03-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
ELI-MAC
Eli-Mac’s story reads like a fairytale– it’s a musical journey which has turned into an impressive career that took flight with her debut release of her hit five-song EP, entitled Dubstop EP. A proud Filipino growing up in Hawaii, Ciara-Camile (Eli-Mac spelled backwards) Roque Velasco was a rebel early on, combining her island music roots with her love of R&B and hip-hop. At the age of 18, Camile’s journey took shape when she landed a spot on the hit TV show American Idol as a Top 10 finalist on Season 3. From there, Eli-Mac went on to record a version of Bob Marley’s “Guava Jelly,” produced by his son Stephen Marley, at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica. The track earned her the Hawaii Music Awards’ “Single of the Year.” Since then, Eli-Mac has been touring relentlessly across the US and beyond. A new studio album is currently in the works for this year, following up on her latest release “Resume” featuring Collie Buddz.
Eli-Mac’s musical and fashion style comes from growing up in the ‘90s listening to Lauryn Hill, Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, and Erykah Badu along with hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Tupac Shakur, and Mobb Deep. She shared her mom’s love of ‘70s disco and ‘80s Madonna, while her father turned her onto ‘60s classic rock and jazz from The Eagles and The Doors to Billie Holiday. She discovered her sound by combining her three favorite genres – roots reggae, hip-hop and R&B – creating the groundbreaking Dubstop EP with subsequent dub-wise, rootsy songs like “Can’t Get Enough” and “Roots Girl.” Earlier releases, like the slinky “Mr. Sensi” featuring Conkarah, represent Eli-Mac’s unique urban island style and support for cannabis culture.
“I am proud to incorporate my upbringing in Hawaii into my music. That culture remains important to me…”
By rebranding herself as Eli-Mac, Camile has been able to step outside herself – and the limitations put on her by others. She has emerged into a rebellious, confident, polarizing performer, not an alter ego, as she insists – but a truer version of her real self.
“Eli-Mac is an extension of who I really am,” she explains. “And that has allowed me the
ultimate freedom to finally be myself without conforming to any of the stereotypes the industry imposes on women.”
Eli-Mac has shared the stage with iconic artists like Gwen Stefani, Sublime, Lauryn Hill, Shaggy, Stephen Marley, Iration, SOJA, Collie Buddz, J Boog and Common Kings, just to name a few.
Show Date
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Show Details
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Music
Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date

What’s included

Tickets
All tickets subject to tax and fees
GA Tickets $45.00
Day of Show Tickets $60 if Available
Show Details and Venue Rules
This show is all ages. Children 5 and under free.
No outside food or beverage permitted in the venue. Empty bottes to fill with water are encouraged but must be empty upon arrival. No Glass.
Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.
This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.
Gonna need seating?? Bring your own! We encourage you to bring your own folding chairs for the lawn. Please note, folding chairs are not allowed to be set up inside the pavilion.
Drinking alcohol on property outside of designated areas including in our parking lots is not permitted and will be grounds for immediate removal from property. Please kokua.
This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
There will be a light bag search upon entrance.
Shirt and Shoes required for entrance.
No Re-Entry

Itinerary

3:00 PM Community Pre-Party Music – Lanai Stage (No Ticket Required)
5:30 PM Pavilion Doors Open
7:30 PM Eli-Mac

Highlights

This concert is a public ticketed show to support Anaina Hou, IGE, and KPAA’s annual Lokahi Music in the schools program. Eli-Mac is this year’s Lokahi Ambassador providing needed outreach to our keiki combatting bullying and the rising suicide rates on this island. Eli-Mac’s donation of time and energy to this cause is critical to the success of this program. We are beyond excited to welcomer her to the Porter Pavilion as we raise awareness and needed funding to keep our program in the schools alive.

OPERALOHA!
2026-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | St. Michael’s Church, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
OperAloha!
Chamber Music Kauai will be offering a one-night-only performance of OperAloha on Saturday, March 7 at 7pm at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Lihue. Opera Aloha is a concert tour that blends opera with the diverse musical traditions of Hawaii, presented by global opera talent. Over the past four years, the series has showcased music in more than a dozen languages, reflecting the cultural richness of the islands, including Native Hawaiian, Maori, Samoan, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Spanish, alongside traditional operatic repertoire in Italian, French, German, and English. The program emphasizes personal storytelling and the shared tradition of ensemble singing, something both opera and Hawaiian music deeply value.
One of the program’s special highlights will be a performance by hula dancer Jelacia Peralta, who will be Kauai’s Miss Aloha Hula contestant at the Merrie Monarch Festival this April!
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The concert will feature Samoan soprano Aivale Cole, who performs regularly across Europe and is known both as an opera singer and a film music performer. Many will recognize her soaring soprano voice from The Lord of the Rings. Also appearing is Maori-Chinese bass Morgan Andrew King, currently based at the Frankfurt Opera and a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music. He will be joining the Paris Opera Ensemble this summer, and just before coming to us, he’ll be on an all-Maori concert tour in Switzerland, making his appearance here especially meaningful. Tenor Christopher Oglesby, based in San Francisco, sings regularly with San Francisco Opera and Opera San Jose. He returns to the islands after a very successful appearance with Opera Aloha last season and brings both vocal power and a strong connection with local audiences.
The producer of Opera Aloha is concert pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg, who has worked extensively in Hawaii since 2018, including with the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival on the Big Island, Kahilu Theatre, and Hawaii Opera Theatre. Ronny returns to Hawaii Opera Theatre this April to work on their newly commissioned Hawaiian opera, “Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree”.
A maximum of 150 tickets will be sold. Any tickets remaining at the time of the concert will be available for $30 by cash, Hawaii check, Zelle, or Venmo.
>> OperAloha <<
For more information, contact Chamber Music Kauai director Greg Shepherd at 808-482-1455 or broadwaypacificproductions@gmail.com.

Princeville Night Market
2026-03-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Connect with 45 of Kauai’s best artisans at this monthly market. Food trucks, restaurants, and several musicians make it a market to remember!
Our exact vendor line-up changes regularly, but you’re sure to find paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, soaps & more, plus meet the local artists who make it all. Three different music tents create a lively atmosphere, and the food trucks and dessert options aren’t to be missed.
This free and family friendly event has been proudly running since 2015. You’ll find us on the Second Sunday of each month from 4-8pm, only at the Princeville Shopping Center. Our open-air outdoor market is a rain or shine event. We hope to see you there!
Follow us on instagram! @PrincevilleNightMarket

Coffee and Play for Keiki at Hale Līhuʻe x Hā Coffee
2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Bring your keiki for softplay, games, and books. Open to all. Free entry with purchase of $10 or more.

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.
Tickets:

Princeville Moʻolelo: “Celebrating the ʻAlae ʻUla”
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
“Celebrating the ʻAlae ʻUla” with Helen Raine, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
The Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday, March 10th as we learn more about the ʻalae ʻula, an endangered Native Hawaiian waterbird that needs our kōkua.
This year, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture is celebrating the ʻalae ʻula, or Hawaiian Common Gallinule. There are just 712 of these waterbirds left. Although they are endemic to Hawaiʻi, they have been lost from all of the islands except Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. However, the good news is that we know what these birds need – high quality managed wetlands, thriving and expansive loʻi kalo, and spaces that are safe from predators like cats, dogs, rats, and pigs.
Please join us as we kick off a year of events that celebrate the ʻalae ʻula and ignite hope across our community for the survival of the ʻalae ʻula!
Free Lecture Series: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. The presentation will also be available via Zoom. For more information, visit www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo.
About the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more.
About Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation, education, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes Kīlauea Point, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs. With donations, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations, the organization supports visitor education, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds, volunteer training, special events, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information, visit www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.

Artisans & Crafters Fair
2026-03-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa, 96756
🌺 Artisans & Crafters Fair Event 🌺
Hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair
Discover the heart and soul of Kauai at our Artisans & Crafters Fair Event, where creativity, culture, and community come together in the most inspiring way. With over 12 years of celebrating local talent, the Kauai Island Crafters Fair has hosted these events becoming a beloved gathering place for those who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and the stories behind handmade goods.
Each month, we transform our indoor venue into a vibrant marketplace filled with the sights, textures, and aloha spirit that make Kauai so special. From meticulously handcrafted jewelry and island-inspired artwork to sewn textiles, home décor, apparel, and one-of-a-kind gifts, every booth offers something meaningful and truly made on Kauai.
This is more than shopping—it’s an experience. Wander the aisles, meet the makers, and connect directly with the artisans who pour their passion into every piece. Whether you’re a visitor searching for the perfect keepsake or a local supporting your community, you’ll feel the magic that only a handmade market can bring.
✨ Why You’ll Love Our Monthly Markets:

Handmade with Aloha: Shop an ever-changing collection of locally crafted goods you won’t find anywhere else.
Meet the Artisans: Hear the stories, inspirations, and traditions behind each creation.
Support Local: Your purchases directly support Kauai’s small businesses and creative community.
Easy & Comfortable: Enjoy an indoor shopping experience with convenient outdoor parking.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and make it a monthly tradition to celebrate Kauai’s incredible creative talent. Every event offers something new, something special, and something unforgettable.
📍 Location: Indoors | Convenient Outdoor Parking
📣 Interested Vendors: kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com
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Come experience the joy of handmade, the power of community, and the spirit of Kauai—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market
2026-03-14 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

(Update 3/13/26: Cancelled Due To Rain) Free Oldies Rock & Roll Concert On The Green at Prince Albert Park in Princeville; Saturday, March 14th, 4:30-6pm
2026-03-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Prince Albert Park, Princeville, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
(Update; 3/13/26: Cancelled Due To Rain) Free community concert on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 4:30-6pm at Prince Albert Park in Princeville, on the grassy area just to the left as you enter Princeville! The Dirk Debonaire and the Golden Nuggets Band brings you the best in Oldies Rock and Roll and Funk dance music. Free, open to everyone and all ages, bring a beach chair, BYOB, invite friends and guests, and get ready to boogie! Should be a beautiful night so let’s have some fun!

Beach House Restaurant Craft Fair
2026-03-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Beach House Restaurant, 5022 Lawai Rd., Koloa, 96756
A beautiful setting in Poipu just outside the Beach House Restaurant. More than 40 vendors offering quality handcrafted items including a wide variety of Kauai Keepsakes including Heritage Crafts, Clothing, Jewelry, Photographs, Art, Snacks, and more! Something for everyone!

The Kauaʻi Kings Parade Presents: “The Hawaiʻi Equestrian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding”
2026-03-15 09:00 - 13:30 | HI, United States
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

Pop up Speakeasy with Live Jazz Music by Lady Ipo and Friends
2026-03-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Doors open at 4pm, food and drinks.5pm music begins.
Sign up online before it sells out!

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. Tickets:

Mālama Kūpuna
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Join us for an ukulele jam, talk story, and access to kūpuna resources. Free to attend, bring a friend!
