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Heiva i Kaua`i 23rd Anniversary: A Celebration of Culture, Community & Tahitian Tradition

August 2nd, 2025
9:00 am — 5:00 pm
Kapaa Beach Park Kapaa
$5 – $8

The vibrant rhythms of Tahitian dance, FireKnife and drumming return to Kauai as Heiva i Kauai celebrates its 23rd anniversary on **August 2 and 3, 2025**, at Kapaa Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). This community-sponsored, family-centered event continues its tradition of honoring Tahitian heritage, welcoming participants from Hawai`i, the Continent, and across the Pacific to […]

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Po AFi Samoan FireKnife Competition

August 2nd, 2025
6:00 pm — 10:00 pm
Kapaa Beach Park Kapaa
$5 – $13

The Po AFi Samoan FireKnife Competition features warriors ages 5-50 vying for the Overall Po AFi 2025 title. Learn about the Samoan Culture and FireKnife techniques each warrior will perform. Doors open at 6:00pm with competition to start at sundown. Admission is $5 per person, ages 12 and under FREE. Pre-sale tickets available with QR […]

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Heiva i Kaua`i 23rd Anniversary: A Celebration of Culture, Community & Tahitian Tradition

August 3rd, 2025
9:00 am — 5:00 pm
Kapaa Beach Park Kapaa
$5 – $8

The vibrant rhythms of Tahitian dance, FireKnife and drumming return to Kauai as Heiva i Kauai celebrates its 23rd anniversary on **August 2 and 3, 2025**, at Kapaa Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). This community-sponsored, family-centered event continues its tradition of honoring Tahitian heritage, welcoming participants from Hawai`i, the Continent, and across the Pacific to […]

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2nd Annual Kauai Honey Bee Celebration

August 29th, 2025
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church Hanapepe
Free

Get ready for a sweet time on the West Side! Join us for the 2nd Annual Kaua'i Honey Bee Celebration on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6–8 PM, in front of Storybook Theatre at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church — happening alongside Hanapēpē Art Night! This family-friendly event features storytelling inside a giant inflatable honey […]

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Kauai Concert Sinfonia: Mahler Symphony No. 1 “Titan”

September 6th, 2025
7:00 pm — 10:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$20.00 – $50.00

The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia opens KCAʻs 51st Concert Season with Maestro Tito Muñoz conducting Mahler Symphony No.1 "Titan." The Kauaʻi Concert Sinfonia is Kauaʻi’s FIRST professional orchestra, with musicians from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Big Island, and the mainland. Limited after concert tickets available for a backstage reception with the artists. This year, they are: Tito Muñoz, conductor […]

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Benefit Online Concert with Grandmaster Riley Lee Sept. 7

September 7th, 2025
4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Lawai International Center Omao
$25

Grandmaster Riley Lee, world-renowned shakuhachi master, will perform an online one-hour  Benefit concert for Lawai International Center at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7. Grandmaster Lee shares the magic and power of Lawai, a place that calms the spirit and stills the mind.  There is a minimum $25 donation for the live zoom performance that […]

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Fall Concert “Hopeful Reflection”

October 4th, 2025
5:00 pm — 6:30 pm
Kapaa Adventist Church Kapaʻa
Free

Kapa‘a Choir and Kaua‘i Children’s Choir invite you to the Fall Fundraising Concert October 4, 2025 • 5:00 PM Kapa‘a Adventist Church Guests: The Girottos, Brazilian artists Greg Shepherd, professor of music at Kaua‘i Community College The program will feature: Akaka Falls – Hawaiian choral music arranged by Randie Fong The dreamy piano music of […]

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Kind of New, Kind of Blue: A Tribute To Miles Davis

October 18th, 2025
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$20.00 – $50.00

Step into the spirit of Miles Davis with Kind of New, Kind of Blue—a concert experience that bridges past and present. The first half of the evening reimagines Miles’ legacy through fresh eyes, featuring original compositions and bold arrangements by bandleader and trumpeter DESHANNON HIGA, inspired by the restless innovation that defined Miles' career. From […]

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Hanapepe’s Biggest Little Carnival

November 8th, 2025
10:00 am — 6:00 pm
Hanapepe Stadium hanapepe

Hanapepe Pop Warner and Hanapepe Youth Baseball presents the 6th annual Hanapepe’s Biggest Little Carnival happening in November 8th and 9th. Fun and Kwazy rides, huge craft fair, live entertainment and food booths all weekend. Happening at the Hanapepe stadium.

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NOBUNTU PREMIERS ON KAUAI!

November 23rd, 2025
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$15 – $40

Join us for a rare opportunity to hear this award-winning all-female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe. They will share traditional songs, Afro-jazz and gospel, complete with traditional percussion and authentic dance movements.

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Holiday Hula Celebration 2025

December 7th, 2025
3:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Lihue
$40

Kamanawa Foundation presents Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani's annual Holiday Hula Celebration 2025. Under the direction of Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, the dancers and musicians of Na Kapu Mele will offer a variety of music and dance from Kahiko (traditional style) to Auana (contemporary styling) to joyful holiday tunes. There will be a craft fair, food […]

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Naupaka Plant Day

December 14th, 2025
8:30 am — 12:00 pm
Malae Heiau Kapaa
Free

Join us for a meaningful morning of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) at our Community Planting Day with Kahu ʻĀina, focused on planting Naupaka Kahakai, a vital native coastal plant. This hands-on community workday is an opportunity to learn, connect, and give back while strengthening our relationship with ʻāina and each other. The event […]

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Waipā Annual Christmas Craft Fair

December 14th, 2025
12:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Waipā Community Complex, Hanalei Hanalei
Free

Looking to shop local for your holiday gifts this year? All are welcome at our annual craft fair! The event features live Hawaiian music, 'ono food, and dozens of crafters, artisans, bakers, and more. Parking is free and there are restrooms on site. Waipā Foundation is located 1/2 mile north of Hanalei at 5-5785 Kuhio […]

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET ~ MUSIC, FOOD AND GIFTS!

December 20th, 2025
3:30 pm — 6:30 pm
Wyndham Bali Hai, Princeville Princeville
Free

Come join us at the Elegant Wyndham Bali Hai, Princeville for our Exceptional Christmas Craft Market featuring Kauai Artists, Crafters and Vendors! Needing that special heart felt gift that says Merry Christmas!?!  Or maybe you are a last minute shopper?? You will find Gifts for everyone on your list at this special event! From 3:30pm […]

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ATTENTION LAST INUTE SHOPPERS! CHRISTMAS FREE HULA, CRAFT ARTIST AND VENDOR SHOW WITH TAMATEA NUI O’ KAUAI

December 23rd, 2025
4:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay Kapaa
Free

Kauai's finest Christmas Shopping is located at the Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay with many available shopping dates! Some of the Best Kauai Crafters, Artists and Vendors will be set up with Amazing Gifts for everyone on your list! Tuesday December 23rd from 4-7pm Perfect for Last Minute Shopping Plus a Beautiful FREE Hula […]

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CHRISTMAS FREE HULA & CRAFT SHOW WITH TAMATEA NUI O’ KAUAI

December 23rd, 2025
4:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai at Wailua Bay Kapaa
Free

Kauai's finest Christmas Shopping is located at the Hilton Garden Inn at Wailua Bay with many available shopping dates! Some of the Best Kauai Crafters, Artists and Vendors will be set up with Amazing Gifts for everyone on your list! Thurday December 11th and 18th from 4-7pm as well as Tuesday December 23 from 4-7pm […]

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The Rite of Spring: 2 Pianists and 2 Percussionists

Sunday, January 18th, 2026
5:00 pm — 7:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$50 – $115

This unique classical & contemporary program involves 2 pianos and an alarming number of percussion instruments. Program: Igor Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring Bela Bartok, Sonata for 2 Pianos & Percussion   Be prepared to feel the hall rumble…   Jordan Schifino, percussion - Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra Brad Davis, percussion - Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra Dr. Jonathan Korth, piano - University […]

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HO’OHIWAHIWA FAIR ~ CRAFTS and GIFTS, FREE HULA AND MUSIC

Sunday, January 25th, 2026
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY, KAPAA KAUAI KAPAA
Free

It's our first HO'OHIWAHIWA FAIR of the year! Starting at 10:00am Some of Kauai's Best Known Artists and Vendors will be offering a wide assortment of Handmade Items and Gifts, Jewelry, Clothing and Souvenirs! From 10:00am to 11:00am come see TROPICAL GROOVE and From 12:30pm to 1:30pm See the Beautiful Hula Show and Musical performance […]

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E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 1 ~ Community Hula Night!

Monday, February 2nd, 2026
6:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center Lihue

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 […]

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