Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2024, presented by Mele
Join us for the annual celebration: May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi!
Date and time
Location
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street Honolulu, HI 96817Refund Policy
Agenda
5:00 PM
Doors Open
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Food & Pre-Show Entertainment
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May Day Concert
About this event
- 4 hours
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2024 presented by Mele continues the annual Lei Day tradition by the Brothers Cazimero with Keauhou, the 19-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning group, returning to headline the concert experience alongside special guests, including Kamalei Kawaʻa, Robert Cazimero, Hālau Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua, and co-hosts, Billy V. and Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community & cultural relations at Hawaiian Airlines.
The live concert will be on Wednesday, May 1, from 5-9p.m. at the Great Lawn of Bishop Museum. Concert tickets are available for purchase at mele.com. Audiences around the world can enjoy the live broadcast on May 1 at 7pm, exclusively on mele.com.
As a production of nonprofit organization Kāhuli Leo Leʻa, the concert will feature performances of mele, hula, and moʻolelo that will not only serve to entertain, but to educate. Producer and executive director, Zachary Lum, explains that “the theme of this year’s show emphasizes the importance of lineage.” Lum adds, “Lineage is the essence of Hawaiian culture, especially in mele and hula, where knowledge is passed down from generation to generation. May Day will highlight keepers of lineage – of legacy – as living reminders that Hawaiians can endure centuries of change, so long as we tend to the lineages that connect us.”
The cultural celebration will be another memorable chapter in the series of May Day concerts with the joint support of co-title sponsors Hawaiian Airlines and Mele.com, and the following sponsors: Hawaii Tourism Authority, Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Accel Rentals, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikīkī Beach, Okinakalani Ltd., Zippys, Hoʻomau Hawaiʻi Market, Noho Home, Hawaiian Host, and more.
“Our purpose to connect people with aloha begins with honoring the traditions of our island home, and we’re excited to set the stage for a celebration of one of our most cherished holidays by showcasing several of Hawaiʻi’s greatest musicians,” said Nakanelua-Richards.
Co-presenting sponsor, Mele.com, will be the exclusive broadcast platform for this year’s concert. For more information and updates, visit mele.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@mele.stream).
Frequently asked questions
Parking will be available at the Bishop Museum. VIP parking will be available for VIP ticket holders.
Unfortunately, no outside food, drinks or coolers are allowed at this event. May Day guests are invited to enjoy the various food and beverage options for purchase. VIP ticket holders will also be treated to a curated dinner.
VIP ticket holders will enjoy a 12-seat VIP table. Guests who purchase 12 tickets will be seated on one table together. General Admission ticket holders are invited to sit anywhere in the General Admission section of luau-style tables. Lawn seating is available on the Great Lawn, outside the tent.
Low-back chairs are permissible, but mats/blankets are preferable.
No. The Hoʻomau Hawaiʻi Market and May Day concert require separate tickets. May Day tickets are purchased on this page. Hoʻomau Hawaiʻi Market tickets can be purchased by clicking the "Hoʻomau Hawaiʻi Market" button at mele.com
This is a non-smoking event. Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas. All smoking area are located outside of the event space and there is no re-entry.
This is a rain or shine event. Please note Lawn Seating ticket holders will not have access to the covered event space area.
Yes, the following food vendors will be present (subject to change): Aloha Made, Flying Ahi, Hometown BBQ, Juicy Brew, Papa Lens & Reecie Bs.
Yes, alcohol will be available for purchase at the bar. ID is required. Please drink responsibly.