Thursday · From 8 AM
Kūpuna Hula Festival
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Kūpuna Hula Festival is listed for Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division in Kailua-Kona / Keauhou, Big Island, From 8 AM.
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.
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.
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When is Kūpuna Hula Festival?
Kūpuna Hula Festival is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, From 8 AM.
Where is Kūpuna Hula Festival?
You'll find Kūpuna Hula Festival at Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, 78-128 ʻEhukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 in Kailua-Kona / Keauhou, Big Island.
Will there be food at Kūpuna Hula Festival?
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.
What should I know about parking or 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.
Should I confirm Kūpuna Hula Festival before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Official Hawaiʻi County Kūpuna Hula Festival 2026 event page; Official Hawaiʻi County registration and rules page; OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa venue page. Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
About hula festivals
Hula festivals bring together hālau (hula schools) for performance, competition, and celebration of Hawaiian culture.
Read the full hula festival guideSources: Verification source; Verification source. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.