Continue the 24th Annual ʻUkulele & Slack Key Guitar Festival with the beloved Saturday Kanikapila, where the spirit of aloha comes alive through music and community. Festival artists gather for an afternoon of cherished Hawaiian songs, spontaneous collaborations, and joyful music-making—and patrons are invited to bring their instruments and join the artists on stage, sharing in one of Hawaiʻi's most treasured traditions. Whether you're playing or listening, it's an unforgettable celebration of Hawaiian music at its most authentic.
Festival Highlights: a weekend celebrating the music, culture, stories, and spirit of Hawaiʻi for the whole ʻohana.
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🌺 Don’t miss the 2-Day Festival Makeke & Food Trucks across the street with local artisans, island vendors, and ono local eats
🎟 Entry to all three concerts
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to ʻukulele and slack key guitar, this package offers an unforgettable weekend of Hawaiian music, culture, and community.
Mahalo to our 2026/27 Season Sponsors: Michael & Ruth Bernstone, Paul & Charlene Dahlquist, Carol & Clive Davies, Deviants from the Norm, Fred Dosher & Carol Greenwell, Eric Ewing & Bruce Redman, Marianne Falkner, Mike & Diane Foreman, Ceppie & Irwin Federman, Alan Gartenhaus & Rhoady Lee, Carol & Gary Henderson, Suzanne Hill, Stephen Hobbs & Lori Parrish, Derek & Renée Inaba, Christine Karger, Cathi Keene, Marsha & Tom Kerley, Mimi & Brian Kerley, Steve Kirkham & Jennie Dougherty, Joanna Lipari, Bob & Nancy Male, Kevin McCann & Lisa Shattuck, Ebby & Lex Pinson, John C. Ryan, Eric Savage, Eric Schwartz & Magda Wesslund, Neil & Jill Sheffield, W.A. Shimabukuro & M.S. Simpson, Michael Thompson, David & Joanne Turner
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