# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-10:00)
- **Event Description**: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will welcome artists, cultural practitioners, musicians, and educators from across Hawaiʻi for the 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts, taking place September 18-19, 2026. Daytime events are free and open to the public, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to experience Hawaiian culture firsthand. Guided by the theme “Lohe mai i ke aʻo” (Heed the Teachings), this year’s festival invites participants to reflect on ancestral wisdom and explore how Hawaiian knowledge continues to shape the future. 

One of Hawaiʻi’s premier cultural festivals, Celebration of the Arts offers two days of immersive, family-friendly experiences, including hands-on demonstrations, hula and music performances, panel discussions, storytelling, traditional ceremonies such as E Ala E (a sunrise protocol) and Hiʻuwai (a cleansing ceremony), a marketplace spotlighting local makers, and opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange.

A centerpiece of this year’s program is “Hōkūleʻa at 50: Stories from the Original Crew,” commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary voyaging canoe whose 1976 maiden voyage from Maui’s Honolua Bay to Tahiti, guided by traditional, star-based navigation, helped spark the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. Original crew members will reunite to share firsthand accounts of the historic journey, accompanied by rare photographs and film footage.

Another signature event is the Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, honoring the late falsetto legend and contest founder Richard Hoʻopiʻi. The competition offers visitors a rare chance to hear Hawaiʻi’s distinctive falsetto singing tradition performed live, celebrating the artists dedicated to preserving it for future generations. 
 
Held at Honokahua, a place of deep cultural significance, Celebration of the Arts serves as a gathering place for practitioners, artists and community members to share ʻike (knowledge), honor ancestral connections, and engage in meaningful dialogue about culture, stewardship and the future of Hawaiʻi.

“For 34 years, Celebration of the Arts has been more than an event; it has been a place where Hawaiian voices lead the conversation,” said Clifford Naeʻole, cultural advisor and founder of Celebration of the Arts. “At Honokahua, we gather not only to celebrate culture, but to honor our ancestors, learn from one another, and create space for healing, reflection, and understanding. The lessons entrusted to us by our kūpuna remain as important today as ever.”

Additional programming includes cultural panels exploring storytelling and aloha, hula performances, Hawaiian music showcases, lāʻau lapaʻau (plant medicine) presentations, interactive experiences with ʻawa and kalo, and a koa reforestation experience at Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve, supporting Maui’s native forests.

“We are honored to welcome residents and visitors to experience the richness of Hawaiian culture through shared stories, music, art, and traditions, while deepening their connection to the people and places that make Maui so special,” said Melissa Lee, hotel manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.

Daytime events at Celebration of the Arts remain complimentary and open to the public, and reflects The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua’s longstanding commitment to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian culture. The festival is made possible through the support of Festivals of Aloha, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, and Hawaiian Airlines. 

For the full Celebration of the Arts schedule and tickets to the Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest, visit www.celebrationofthearts.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lahaina/34th-annual-celebration-of-the-arts/200030661354158
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, Contests, Entertainment, Sports, Music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lahaina
- **state**: HI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
- **lat**: 21.000783
- **long**: -156.654042
- **full address**: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Tesla, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts being held?
  - **A:** 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Tesla, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts?
  - **A:** 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts is organized by The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lahaina, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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