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USA Festivals: Hawaii
Chances are there is a Ukulele festival going one somewhere around the world every month.
photo by Louis Martin
UPDATED:
8 September 2025
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UkulelePicnicInHawaii
Annual Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii

Ukulele Picnic in Hawaii was founded by the renowned Japanese musician & Ukulele music scene pioneer in Japan, Kazuyuki Sekiguchi from the band Southern All Stars. From the inaugural picnic in 2009, it has attracted more than 5000 people, and has become a fun music event for whole family.

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GreatWaikoloaUkuleleFestival
Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival

The Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to the Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival held annually in March. This event is a celebration of Hawaii's favorite instrument and music.

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HanaHouMusicFestival
Hana Hou Music Festival

The Hana Hou Music Festival will bring together music artists across genres from Pop, Jazz, World and Hawaiian to share center stage to help our Maui ohana recover, rebuild and heal through music.

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HawaiiIslandUkuleleRetreat
Hawai'i Island Ukulele Retreat

With 120 acres set within a pristine, tropical, ohia forest and bordered by a dramatic coastline and stunning cliffs, Kalani Honua, on the southeast corner of Hawai’i Island (where the lava meets the sea) is probably one of the most beautiful places on Earth to celebrate the ‘ukulele and all that Hawai’i has to offer. Besides offering us a warm and enthusiastic welcome (as well as meal options for vegetarians and vegans), a variety of lodging choices to fit a wide range of whims and budgets, Kalani also offers a full schedule of classes and workshops in yoga, meditation, dance, and Hawaiian crafts to augment our ‘ukulele workshops, events, and field trips.

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MauiUkuleleFestival
Maui Ukulele Festival

The annual Maui Ukulele Festival is a full afternoon of ukulele music at the first-class venue, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Bring your lawn chairs or roll out a blanket on the lawn and enjoy some of the islands’ favorite ukulele players. Since 2006, the Maui Ukulele Festival has featured Herb Ohta Sr. (Ohta-San), Jake Shimabukuro, Holunape, Raiatea Helm, Manoa DNA, Paula Fuga, Richard Ho'opi'i, Brittni Paiva, Kelly Boy Delima, Derek Sebastian and more, including local kupuna and keiki players! Ukulele door prizes, food booths, and more.

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NaHokuOHawaiiMusicFestival
Na Hoku O Hawaii Music Festival
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UkeOhanaMolokai
Uke Ohana Molokai

You will never find another Ukulele gathering like this, It will be led by Lono, one of Hawai'i's most beloved and talented folk artists. He will be joined by friends from Molokai's vibrant community of local singers, dancers, and musicians.

Spend 5 intimate days on the Spirit Isle experiencing the roots of what has inspired generations of Hawaiians to create beautiful music. Walk the land, swim in the waters, eat traditional foods, learn the language, talk story, dance hula and most of all play LOTS of happy Ukulele music!

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UkuleleFestivalHawaii
Ukulele Festival of Hawaii

Ukulele Festival Hawaii is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization established in 2004 by Roy and Kathy Sakuma who have dedicated their life�s work to preserving interest and spreading the joy of the ukulele through free ukulele festivals, lessons, community events, college scholarships and the donation of ukulele to the underprivileged.

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