Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2026

The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival returns May 30, 2026, honoring slack key master and festival founder Ben Kaili at the Hilo Palace Theater.

Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 • Noon – Pau
Hilo Palace Theater

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the beauty and tradition of Hawaiian music at the historic Hilo Palace Theater.

The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival brings together some of Hawai‘i’s most talented musicians for a day of live performances, community, and aloha.

This year’s festival will honor the memory of Ben Kaili, beloved slack key guitarist and one of the founders of the Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival, whose music and spirit helped shape this event from the very beginning.

Enjoy open seating and a relaxed atmosphere in one of Hawai‘i’s most cherished theaters.

Artist lineup to be announced soon.

🎟 Tickets
• $20 online
• $25 at the door

Come spend the afternoon in Hilo celebrating Hawaiian music, community, and the legacy of those who keep these traditions alive.