#Live Music

Business Monday: Queens’ Culinary Marketplace connects shoppers with island agriculture

The new and innovate market hosted on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Queens’ Marketplace features fresh produce, local delights, value-added products and more, all locally grown or produced and made on the Big Island. It highlights the rich argricultural and culinary creativity found in Hawai‘i.

Kamuela Philharmonic closes out 2023-24 season with ‘POPS!’ this Sunday afternoon

The Philharmonic will perform works by Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, Morton Gould, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and more.

Grammy nominee to perform at free Sustainability Summit celebration on Friday

In addition to live music, attendees will enjoy local food from several of Hawai‘i’s culinary standouts, and more.

This Sunday: Kamuela Philharmonic to present ‘Greatness from Start to Finish’

The Philharmonic will showcase a musical journey featuring Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 Grammy Award-winning piece, “Rounds” for piano and string orchestra.

‘One Love Lāhainā’ event with music and skateboard jam on Jan. 13

The event runs features music from San Diego-based band We The Commas, with an opening act by local punk band Flamingo Rider.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island Sept. 7-13: 24th annual Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival; Big Island Chocolate Festival Dip, Sip and Paint; Devin Saltiban meet and greet; and more

Whether it’s celebrating Queen Lili’uokalani’s birthday with a festival in the Hilo park that shares her name; getting an autograph from 2023 Hilo High grad Devin Saltiban, who was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft; watching pickleball matches to support Maui wildfire relief efforts; or supporting your favorite contestant in the next round of Hilo Idol, once again, there is plenty to do on the Big Island during the next week.

Top 20 things to do on the Big Island Aug. 24-30: Reggae on the Runway, Kenny Tagavilla at The View, Honua’ula Forest Reserve Hike and much more

From Reggae on the Runway in Kona to a “you pick” harvest event in Puna, there’s plenty to do this weekend and next week on the Big Island.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island July 6-12: Hawaiian music fest, Veg fest, Bon Dance

The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival tops our Top 20 list of things to do this week, with a lineup of musicians that includes Mark Yamanaka, Ben Kaili, Sonny Lim and Kevin Brown. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Party with a purpose this weekend in Pāhoa during third Activate Puna event

The block party and benefit concert will feature live music, food trucks, art installations and pop-up vendors, all in celebration of the strength and resilience of the people and culture of the Puna district on the Big Island.

N2 Dance brings musical spanning century to Palace Theater in Hilo

‘Decades’ follows a group of children who discover the ‘Escape Room,’ a run-down shack that sends them traveling through time.

Grammy winner Mads Tolling revisiting ’60s jazz April 22

Tolling’s repertoire ranges from “Mission Impossible” and “Meet the Flintstones” to “Georgia on My Mind” and “All Along the Watchtower.”

Big Island’s Pink Floyd band comes to Kahilu Theatre Saturday

Five years after their debut, a 10-member Pink Floyd tribute group is returning for an encore performance.

‘Egg-citing’ public Easter events planned around the Big Island

Whether searching for Easter eggs is your jam or maybe you would rather have someone else do the holiday cooking, there’s something for everyone. So don those new Easter clothes and hop on over to one or more of these “egg-citing” events.

Kona Beth Shalom to host Chanukah Celebration

Enjoy traditional holiday songs, learn to dance the “Chanukah Hula” and much more during the free event.

Kai Eats + Drinks in Kona to Host Inaugural Kai Fest

Looking for a night of great food paired with live music and drinks? Then look no farther than Kai Eats + Drinks in Kailua-Kona.

West Hawai‘i County Band to Present Free Concert

Start the New Year off on the right foot — tapping along to music.

Romantic, Al Fresco Dining – Mauna Kea’s Clambake

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides an outdoor seafood buffet experience complete with live music and ocean views.

Grammy Winner Mavis Staples to Grace Kahilu Theater Stage

The Grammy winning artist has collaborated with well known artists, such as Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, and George Jones.