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30TH ANNUAL KῙ HŌ‘ALU GUITAR FESTIVAL

There are no longer any performances available for this show.

Gates at 3:00 pm

THIS IS A FREE LIVE/IN-PERSON AND LIVESTREAMED LIVE @ THE MACC EVENT



Join us for one of Maui’s favorite family events and this year, it's both in-person AND virtual! Some of Hawai‘i’s best slack key guitar players will perform selections of melodious Hawaiian music. 

Artists performing in the festival this year include John Cruz, Jeff Peterson, Kevin Brown & Ola Hou, George Kahumoku Jr., Ledward Kaʻapana, Kamuela Kahoano, Kawika Kahiapo, Danny Carvalho, George Kuo, and Paul Togioka. (artist list subject to change)
 

ARTIST BIOS  - click on the link to read about the musicians scheduled to perform.


Kī Hō`alu, translating literally from the Hawaiian as “loosen the key,” indicating the tuning in slack key guitar technique, is a musical tradition dating back to 19th century paniolo who played around the campfire after completing a day of ranch work.

Slack key has become known as one of the world’s great acoustic guitar methods, especially since the Grammy Awards at one time recognized Hawaiian music as a category all its own.

The Live @ the MACC series is made possible by the generous support of the County of Maui and the Office of Economic Development.

The Kī Hō`alu Festival is sponsored by The Maui News with additional support from the Kī Hō`alu Foundation, Ka-Hoku Productions and KPOA. 

Food & beverages will be available for purchase with debit or credit cards only -- for COVID compliance, this will be a cash-free event – no handling of cash. In addition to beverages available for purchase, food vendors include Outrigger Pizza, Taste of Aloha 808, Shaka Pops, and Maui Kettle Corn. No outside food & beverages allowed. 
 


RSVP

TO ATTEND THE EVENT IN PERSON:

  • The Kī Hō`Alu (Slack Key) Guitar Festival is a FREE EVENT, however, for this year's event, all must register in advance via the RSVP link above. Reservations available for MACC members from 10:00 am to Noon Wednesday, June 23. General public registration available starting at Noon the same day.  If you are not a MACC member or wish to renew, CLICK HERE to be eligible for member period registration. 
  • Due to COVID-19 social distancing regulations, space will be limited in designated ‘pods’.  The concert will be livestreamed (via the links below) for those not attending in person.  One reservation order equals one ‘pod’ with up to a maximum of four patrons only.
  • After completing your order, you will receive an email confirmation.  You must print your confirmation or have it displayed on your mobile device to enter the venue.  Your single reservation will admit up to four guests in your reservation. All members of your party must arrive and enter together for admittance to the venue, as there will only be one e-ticket issued per registration.  No duplicates allowed - first entry with barcode scanned will be honored. 
  • Patrons will be temperature checked before entering.  MACC ushers will direct patrons in a first-come, first-seated basis to a socially distanced ‘pod’ (chairs provided) on the A&B Amphitheater lawn.  No blankets or beach chairs please! This is a rain or shine event. 
  • ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES:  No outside food or beverages are allowed but both will be available for purchase on site by debit or credit card only. For COVID compliance, this will be a cash-free event – no handling of cash. Patrons are required to wear a mask at all times except when eating or drinking in their ‘pod’.  The MACC is a non-smoking/non-vape venue.  This is a no re-entry event. 


TO LIVESTREAM THE EVENT: 

Log on to MauiArts.org or to the MACC's Facebook or YouTube page