Hula festival · Kailua-Kona / Keauhou, Big Island
Kūpuna Hula Festival 2026
Hosted by Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division
- When
- Sep 9–10, 2026From 8 AM
- Where
- Kailua-Kona / Keauhou, Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division
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.
2 dates
Dates
What to expect
Hawaiʻi's 40-year-old celebration of kūpuna (elders) and their mastery of hula, founded in 1982 to give seniors a platform to perform and socialize. Nearly 300 dancers from Hawaiʻi, Japan, Canada, and Alaska showcase a lifetime of dedication to preserving Hawaiian cultural traditions.
Plan your visit
- Food & vendors
- Craft fair scheduled 8 AM–5 PM both days; prior-year venue materials described a public local-vendor fair with Hawaiian apparel, art, gifts, and island-made goods.
- Parking & access
- Performance ticket details are not yet posted for 2026. Prior-year materials treated the craft fair as public/free and the hula performance as paid; parking and access should be rechecked closer to September.
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Big Island
While you’re out for Kūpuna Hula Festival, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
About hula festivals
Hula festivals bring together hālau (hula schools) for performance, competition, and celebration of Hawaiian culture.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.