Festivals and Conventions
Reprise Presents Memorable Videos from Past Maui Festivals
October 22, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The Maui Steel Guitar Festival Reprise livestream broadcast on October 14 presented [...]
HIMELE Festival News
October 27, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's Hawaiian steel guitar festivals and related events. [...]
2023 Hawai‘i Island Festival T-Shirts Now Available
November 16, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
T-shirts for the 2023 Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Festival are now available online at reduced [...]
HIMELE Announces 2024 Festival Schedule
January 18, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
HIMELE will present a total of nine Hawaiian steel guitar festivals statewide during 2024. [...]
Ka Makana Ali‘i Event to Kick Off 2024 Steel Guitar Festivals
January 25, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i will be held on Saturday, February 17, [...]
Signups Available for Upcoming Events
January 27, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Performance signups for upcoming Hawaiian steel guitar festivals are now open. [...]
The 2024 Kona Steel Guitar Festival
March 11, 2023 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The 2nd Annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival will be held on April 4-6, 2024, at the Outrigger Kona [...]
Festival News
April 2, 2024 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
Here is the latest news about HIMELE's steel guitar festivals and events. [...]
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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
* Registration Fee Required
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Windward Mall – Kāne‘ohe
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