Festivals and Conventions
Kahala Mall Steel Guitar Festival Canceled
June 2, 2020 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The 2020 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival - Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall is the latest steel guitar [...]
AISGC 2020 Winchester Festival Cancelled
June 10, 2020 • Mark Prucha • Festivals and Conventions
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 AISGC Winchester Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival has [...]
AISGC 2020 Tribute Video: A Tribute to Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festivals
June 13, 2020 • Mark Prucha • Festivals and Conventions
Although our Winchester festival has been cancelled this year, we will not let that stop us in [...]
Maui Steel Guitar Festival Canceled
July 7, 2020 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Maui communities will not be enjoying a Hawaiian steel guitar festival this year. The festival, [...]
HIMELE Launches Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase
July 22, 2020 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
HIMELE is launching the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase, a series of Hawaiian steel guitar [...]
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase A Huge Success!
July 28, 2020 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The first Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Live Stream event was a resounding success! [...]
August Showcase Postponed
August 20, 2020 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The August, 2020, Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase featuring Hawaiian steel guitarists Jeff Au [...]
2021 Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival Postponed
August 21, 2020 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The 2021 Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival has been postponed until further notice. The festival was [...]
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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna LaniNovember 13-16, 2025
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection, Waimea, Hawai‘i Island
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
November 14, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM HST - Ho‘olaule‘a concert
November 15, 2025 – 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM HST- Open Stage Performances
2026 Festivals and Workshops
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 5-11, 2026
July 6-9, 2026 – 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 10, 2026 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2026 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival (J-FESTA)
July 10, 2026 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2026 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Other Events
2025 Events
Steel Guitar FridaysEvery Friday – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Steel Guitar Sundays
July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - Noon
Hula Grill Waikiki, Waikīkī
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Windward Mall – Kāne‘ohe
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Livestream Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase