West Maui Summit on Innovation & Sustainability Coming in August 2026
The Hua Momona Foundation is hosting its first annual RISE Maui Summit at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa August 17–21, 2026, featuring speakers on AI, sustainability, and Hawaiian culture. Summit passes currently include VIP tickets to the Maui Music & Food Experience on August 21–22. RISE Maui Summit runs August 17–21 at the […]
Free Immersive Cultural Film Screening at Maui Ocean Center July 10
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is hosting a free 360-degree film about the history of Mokuʻula at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere on July 10 at 6 p.m. Reservations are required but admission and parking are free. The immersive film experience ‘E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula’ screens Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6 p.m. at […]
Youth Theater Brings Little Mermaid Jr. to Lahaina, July 16–19
Theatre Theatre Maui will stage Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Lahainaluna High School’s cafeteria July 16–19, featuring 41 student performers. Tickets range from $5 to $15 and are available online or at the door. Performances run July 16–19 at Lahainaluna High School’s Hale Pāʻina Cafeteria, with evening and matinee options. The 60-minute show features […]
Maui County Sets July 4th Fireworks Rules, Hours, and Fines for 2026
The Maui Fire Department has outlined legal fireworks use for July 4th, limiting consumer fireworks to 1–9 p.m. and banning aerial fireworks entirely. Violations carry fines up to $2,000, and illegal aerial fireworks use is a Class C Felony. Consumer fireworks (sparklers, fountains, snakes) may be used without a permit from 1 p.m. to 9 […]
Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Set for Kapalua Aug. 31–Sept. 6
The Maui Jazz and Blues Festival returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, for a week-long run featuring Grammy-winning and internationally acclaimed artists. The festival also plans ticket giveaways for Lahaina fire victims. The festival runs August 31 through September 6 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Performers include trumpet virtuoso Eddie Henderson, saxophonist Javon Jackson, trombonist […]
Hawaii Visitors Spending More Per Day But Cutting Trips Shorter
May 2026 Hawaii visitor data shows total spending and daily spend both rose year-over-year, but average trip length dropped 10.3%—from 8.47 to 7.60 days—across nearly every major visitor market. The trend suggests travelers are trading vacation length for affordability rather than skipping Hawaii altogether. Statewide visitor spending rose 5.3% to $1.77 billion in May 2026, […]
UH Study Examines Whether Humpback Whales Enrich Maui Waters
Researchers from UH Mānoa and Pacific Whale Foundation completed initial seawater sampling to determine whether humpback whales measurably fertilize Maui Nui’s waters through a process called the ‘whale pump.’ The multi-year study tracked nutrient levels across the full whale season between Molokini Crater and Māʻalaea Bay. 75 seawater samples were collected over 33 weeks spanning […]
Top 5 Maui Art Galleries Recognized in 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards highlights five standout art galleries across Maui, from Makawao to Wailea. These spots draw visitors looking to explore the island’s local and international art scene. Maui Hands Art Galleries, with locations in Makawao, Pāʻia, and Wailea, took the top spot representing nearly 300 local artists and artisans. Lahaina Galleries, […]
Weekly Sunset Jazz Series Returns to Lahaina on July 26
Multiple listings from Maui Now highlight Jazz Maui’s ongoing Sunday Sunset Jazz concert series, with a featured performance by acclaimed vocalist Sheryl Renee on July 26. The event takes place in an open-air pavilion in Lahaina and pairs live jazz with chocolate and beverage tastings. Seating is limited and advance tickets are required. Jazz Maui […]
Maui Visitor Growth Forecast at 7.5% as Hotel Occupancy Nears 70%
Multiple outlets are reporting that Maui’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum heading into 2026, with new economic data pointing to strong visitor growth outpacing the rest of the state. UHERO forecasts and county visitor projections paint an optimistic picture for the island’s hospitality sector, with resorts like the Fairmont Kea Lani investing heavily in the […]