Cultural festival · Kapalua, Maui
Celebration of the Arts 2026
Hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Celebration of the Arts was a long-running Hawaiian cultural festival hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, traditionally held around Easter weekend, where Hawaiian cultural practitioners, artisans, educators, and entertainers gathered to celebrate and perpetuate Hawaiian culture under cultural director Clifford Naeʻole.
Parking & access: Historically, daytime cultural events were free and open to the public; some evening programming was ticketed.
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When is Celebration of the Arts?
Celebration of the Arts is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026 and Saturday, September 19, 2026, but the source has not published a time yet.
Where is Celebration of the Arts?
You'll find Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, HI 96761 in Kapalua, Maui.
What should I know about parking or access?
Historically, daytime cultural events were free and open to the public; some evening programming was ticketed.
Should I confirm Celebration of the Arts before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Kapalua Celebration of the Arts official site; Maui Now; Hawaiʻi Public Radio; https://kapaluacelebrationofthearts.com/. Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
About cultural festivals
Hawaii's cultural festivals gather food, performing arts, craft, and community across a weekend or longer. Many trace to the islands' Japanese, Okinawan, and broader Asia-Pacific communities and feature taiko, hula, bon dance, and street-food booths.
Some are free block parties and some are ticketed convention-center markets. Come for the performances and stay for the food booths, craft vendors, and local-product marketplaces.
- Check admission before you go — marketplace and convention-center events may charge entry.
- Parking fills early — rideshare or transit is usually easier.
- Schedules and venues can shift year to year; confirm before you go.
Sources: Kapalua Celebration of the Arts official site; Hawaiʻi Public Radio — event ending (Apr 2025). Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.