Hula festival · Kahului, Maui
Kū Mai Ka Hula 2026
Hosted by Kauahea, Inc. and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
- When
- Sep 12, 2026Time TBA
- Where
- Kahului, MauiGet directions
- Host
- Kauahea, Inc. and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go. Historical dates reflect advertised schedules; a past date alone does not confirm the event took place.
Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026, Time TBA
What to expect
Kū Mai Ka Hula is Maui's adult hula competition, presented annually at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului by Kauahea, Inc. Award-winning hālau from Hawaiʻi, Japan, and the continental U.S. compete in solo, group, and kūpuna categories, performing both kahiko (traditional) and ʻauana (modern) hula, with judging by renowned kumu hula.
Plan your visit
- Parking & access
- Ticketed; recent editions ran about $38/adult and $21/child (12 & under) per day, online sales only, with a MACC member discount.
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Maui
While you’re out for Kū Mai Ka Hula, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
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About hula festivals
Hula festivals bring together hālau (hula schools) for performance, competition, and celebration of Hawaiian culture.
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