Addison Ching
Steel Guitar Symposium Slated for Northern California
July 20, 2023 • Addison Ching • Education and Training
The popular Hawaiian Steel Guitar Symposium will return to Northern Califronia on September [...]
HIMELE Festival News
July 25, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
2023 Maui Steel Guitar Festival Canceled
August 12, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
HIMELE announces the cancellation of the 2023 Maui Steel Guitar Festival due to the [...]
HIMELE Announces the 2023 Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience
August 21, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The 2023 Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani will be presented on December [...]
Open Stage Signups Underway
September 5, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Signups for the 2023 Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Festival's Open Stage are now available. [...]
SteelRadio Is Back On the Air
September 10, 2023 • Addison Ching • News
SteelRadio, a station that presents, preserves and promotes steel guitar music, is back on the air. [...]
Headliners for 2023 Steel Guitar Experience Announced
September 18, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The featured steel guitarists for the 2023 Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience have been [...]
HIMELE Festival News
September 20, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘iFebruary 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
(see website for complete program)
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 4, 2025 - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 7-12, 2025
July 7-10, 2025 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Waialae-Kāhala
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
March 1, 2025 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
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2025 Events
HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
July 9, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM HST (HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Performances) Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
* Registration Fee Required
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Hawaiian Steel Guitar Symposium
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Community Festivals
Ka Makana Ali‘i - Kapolei
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Kahala Mall - Wai‘alae-Kāhala
Livestream Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase