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& HAWAIʻI UKULELE FESTIVAL

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A Celebration of all things ʻUKULELE!

A Celebration of all things ʻUKULELE! A Celebration of all things ʻUKULELE! A Celebration of all things ʻUKULELE!

the kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival - Sunday, April 19, 2026

2026 Presenting sponsors

2026 supporting sponsors

event made possible by a grant from the County of Kaua‘i

Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival Workshops

  

New this year celebrating mele, culture, and creativity through hands-on learning and connection are free workshops.  Our class limit is 30 per session all of which are provided free to the community and will be held at the AG 'Ukulele Academy at Kukui Grove Center on Saturday, April 18, 2026.  Please find our schedule below, space is limited.


The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival offers engaging workshops designed for players of all levels — from first-time strummers to experienced musicians looking to

4/18/2026

Beginners ʻUkulele Workshop Instructor ALDRINE GURERRERO

11:00 AM

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11:45Am

KUKUI GROVE CENTER IN THE AG ʻUKULELE ACADEMY

Event Details

4/18/2026

Beginners ʻUkulele Workshop Instructor ALDRINE GURERRERO

 Perfect for those just starting their ʻukulele journey, this workshop introduces the fundamentals:

• Proper tuning and holding technique
• ...

Event Details

11:00 AM

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11:45Am

KUKUI GROVE CENTER IN THE AG ʻUKULELE ACADEMY

4/18/2026

Recording the Ukulele: From Home Demos to Studio Sessions Instructor Willsie ScotT, Sugar Mill Sound

NOON

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12:45pm

KUKUI GROVE CENTER IN THE AG ʻUKULELE ACADEMY

Event Details

4/18/2026

Recording the Ukulele: From Home Demos to Studio Sessions Instructor Willsie ScotT, Sugar Mill Sound

Learn how to capture the true sound of the ukulele in this practical 45-minute workshop designed for players, songwriters, and home recordis...

Event Details

NOON

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12:45pm

KUKUI GROVE CENTER IN THE AG ʻUKULELE ACADEMY

4/18/2026

Baritone ʻUkulele Workshop instructor Kimo Hussey

1 PM

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2:45pm

KUKUI GROVE CENTER IN THE AG ʻUKULELE ACADEMY

Event Details

4/18/2026

Baritone ʻUkulele Workshop instructor Kimo Hussey

Baritone ʻUkulele Workshop - Perfect for beginner to intermediate players, the workshop will include demonstrations, guided practice, and op...

Event Details

1 PM

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2:45pm

KUKUI GROVE CENTER IN THE AG ʻUKULELE ACADEMY

2026 Kaua'i 'Ukulele Festival Schedule of Events

*Subject to change and times are approximate.

11:00 am

Greeting by EMCEE Aldrine Guerrero and A hawaiian Blessing

11:00 am

Greeting by EMCEE Aldrine Guerrero and A hawaiian Blessing

11:10 am

NAKZ

11:10 am

NAKZ

11:45 am

Kolohe ʻUkulele Club of Huntington Beach 

11:45 am

Kolohe ʻUkulele Club of Huntington Beach 

12:15 pm

Na Kani Le'a, “The B3 Band”  

12:15 pm

Na Kani Le'a, “The B3 Band”  

12:40 pm

Poipu-Southshore-Westside ʻUkulele Ohana

12:40 pm

Poipu-Southshore-Westside ʻUkulele Ohana

More Events

Silent auction items

Kala Brand

Get ready to bid on your silent auction items including Kala Brand ʻUkulele's

About THE Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival

Our Vision

At the Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, we believe that music is a universal language that has the power to unite people from all walks of life. Our vision is to create a world-class music festival that brings together people from around the globe to celebrate the power of music and promote cultural understanding.

Our Commitment

We're committed to providing a fun and educational experience for all those who attend the Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival.

Our Impact

At Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, we're not just about putting on a great show. We're also committed to making a positive impact in our community and beyond. The event is produced in partnership with a local organization, the Kala Foundation, to promote cultural and educational information and experiences.

For ADA accommodations, please contact 808-330-5858 or kalafoundatio808@gmail.com by 4/1/26.

2025 Kaua'i 'Ukulele Festival Recap video

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2026 KAUAʻI ʻUKULELE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026 - 11 AM - 4 PM AT KUKUI GROVE CENTER

Our mission is to provide a world-class music festival experience that brings together music lovers from around the world to celebrate the power of music.  Our lineup features some of the talented local musicians, from well known to emerging artists.


2026 Entertainment Highlights:  

Aldrine Guerrero & Aaron Nakamura, Kolohe ʻUkulele Club, Kapaʻa Middle School ʻUkulele Band,  Poʻipū/Kalaheo/Westside ʻUkulele ʻOhana, AG ʻUkulele Academy,  Koloa Center Kūpuna ‘Ukulele Group,  Na Kani Le'a, “The B3 Band”, and more!   


Emcee Aldrine Guerrero of AG ʻUkulele Academy


 In 2026, we featured ʻukulele luthiers will be onsite selling their products including Tomas Braverman ʻUkulele's and Hanalei Strings plus various crafters selling ʻukulele related and music themed merchandise including jewelry, handcrafted wood items, post cards and logo merchandise.  Plus a Hawaiian cultural activities zone with a short Ōlelo Hawaiʻi Hawaiian Language introduction with vocabulary list on colors, days and months. Kapala: Stamping activity with hand carved stamps by Na Maka Kahiko. All designs resemble a different meaning which were used when making kapa designs. 


In addition, there were silent auction including items from Kala Brand ʻUkulele. 


Discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of Aloha. Enjoy community information booths, ʻukulele merchants and ʻukulele inspired merchandise. 

Copyright © 2025 Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Festival - All Rights Reserved.

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