The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will hold its 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts on September 18-19, 2026, featuring two days of free, public Hawaiian cultural programming. Events include hula, music, traditional ceremonies, a falsetto contest, and a special Hōkūleʻa 50th anniversary reunion.
- Daytime events are free and open to the public, making this a draw for both guests and local residents during that weekend.
- The two-day festival at Kapalua features hula, Hawaiian music, traditional ceremonies, storytelling, and a local artisan marketplace.
- A featured program commemorates the 50th anniversary of the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa, with original crew members sharing firsthand accounts.
- The Richard Hoʻopiʻi Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest offers visitors a rare live performance of Hawaiʻi’s falsetto singing tradition.
- The festival is held at Honokahua, a culturally significant site on Maui’s West Side, and has run for 34 consecutive years.
Source: Maui Now
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