Sunday, April 19, 2026
Our Story
The idea for Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival was born out of a love for music, create an environment for cultural engagement and a desire to bring people together. We wanted to create an event that celebrated ʻukulele music and provided an inclusive platform for both established and up-and-coming artists to showcase their talent.
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Featured Performers at the 2026 Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival
Aldrine & Aaron
Aldrine Guerrero and Aaron Nakamura, both based on Kauaʻi, are renowned ukulele players and instructors, co-founders of the online learning platform Ukulele Underground, and known for their collaborative performances and teaching. Recently they founded the AG ʻUkulele Academy based on Kauaʻi.
Kolohe 'Ukulele Club
The Kolohe Ukulele Club is made of ukulele players with a common love and dedication for Hawaiian Music and Culture. Kolohe is the Hawaiian word for “Rascal”. We have approximately 80 members and have been around for 25 years. We perform at local venues and events throughout Southern California, and have performed at the Las Vegas Ukulele Competition, Oʻahu ʻUkulele Festival
AG 'Ukulele Academy
Based on Kauaʻi, the AG ʻUkulele Academy, led by award-winning musician Aldrine Guerrero, offers in-person ukulele lessons, including group sessions and private lessons, for all ages and skill levels.
Ohana Niʻihau
Kahu Kalei Kahale and Kahu Nawai Kahale are the senior pastors of Love On Jesus International Ministries, a faith-based organization located in Waimea, Hawaii. Their ministry focuses on community outreach and spiritual guidance, aiming to "win souls into the kingdom of God.
Ohana Ni’ihau is a musical group based in Waimea, Kauaʻi, composed of musicians with ancestral ties to Niʻihau
Kapaʻa Middle School ʻUkulele Band
The Kapa'a Middle School Choir is directed by Mary Lardizabal. The Ukulele Band is co-directed by Loke Sasil and Michael Koerte.
After returning from the World Strides Music Festival in Anaheim, the Choir brought home a Gold and the Ukulele Band received a Silver. 8th grader, Malana Baldwin, was the recipient of the 'Stand Strong " Award. Our students represented
Poʻipū/Kalaheo/Westside ʻUkulele ʻOhana
A fusion of itinerant ukulele players from Po'ipu, the Kalaheo Pavilion, the Kalaheo Community Center Seniors, and the West side who come together in many different forms, and particularly the Ukulele Festival, to always make music and have fun.
Na Kani Le'a, “The B3 Band”
Koloa Center Kūpuna ‘Ukulele Group
The group started up after the pandemic with the county of kauai parks and rec. Seating six feet apart, started with just 6 kupuna. 5 years now we consist of 25+ members. We meet every Friday 10-12. On the last Friday's we entertain at the Garden Island Care in lihue for the residence there.
Tomas Braverman ʻUkulele
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Manea ʻUkuleles
hanalei Strings
2026 Vendors
Unique jewelry designed and made by Silvina Rubinstein on the beautiful island of Kauai.
Each piece is one of a kind.
SILVINA RUBENSTEIN Jewelry
Almost like having one of her original paintings from Kauai.
Greetings cards by Silvina Rubinstein
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