Top 5 Maui Events for June 2026
- Earth, Wind & Fire Live at the MACC (June 14) – Legendary funk and R&B icons bring timeless hits like September and Let’s Groove to Maui for one of the summer’s biggest concerts.
- Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa (June 20) – One of Maui’s most important cultural celebrations featuring Hawaiian music, hula, floral parades, local vendors, and community festivities in Kahului.
- Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (June 25–28) – A luxury culinary weekend showcasing celebrity chefs, premium wines, tasting seminars, and the Grand Tasting Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua.
- 35th Annual Kī Hō‘alu Guitar Festival (June 28) – A free Maui tradition celebrating Hawaiian slack key guitar with live performances, local food vendors, and Hawaiian arts & crafts.
- Hōʻike – Kaiaulu ʻŌlelo: Kula Kauwela (June 4–29) – A meaningful cultural series in Hāna celebrating East Maui youth through Hawaiian language immersion, mele, hula, and storytelling rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi and community connection.
Aloha June 2026, and welcome back to your hand curated Maui monthly calendar of events! June is one of the island’s most exciting times of year, with long summer days, warm ocean temperatures, and a packed calendar of events happening from Hāna to Kapalua. This month brings together everything that makes Maui special. Live Hawaiian music, cultural festivals, food and wine events, community celebrations, theater performances, and unforgettable nights under the stars.
Whether you’re a Maui resident or visiting the Valley Isle for summer vacation, there’s no shortage of ways to experience the island this month. From the return of the beloved Kī Hō‘alu Guitar Festival and King Kamehameha celebrations to major concerts, film festivals, and family-friendly ocean events, June offers something for every kind of Maui adventure. So grab your calendar and start planning…here are the can’t-miss events happening across Maui in June 2026.
Hōʻike – Kaiaulu ʻŌlelo: Kula Kauwela (June 4–29, 2026)
One of the more meaningful cultural events happening on Maui this month takes place in Hāna, where the Kaiaulu ʻŌlelo Hōʻike Series celebrates Hawaiian language, culture, and the next generation of East Maui youth. Hosted through the Kula Kauwela o Hāna summer program, these weekly hōʻike bring the community together through mele, hula, and moʻolelo shared through Hawaiian language immersion.
Each event highlights themes connected to ʻāina, cultural stewardship, and the continued growth of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in East Maui. The series includes cultural showcases, mele and ʻōlelo presentations, and a closing hoʻokupu celebration later in the month.
When: June 4–29, 2026
Time: Events begin at 5PM
Where: Hāna, Maui
More Info: Hāna Arts – Kaiaulu ʻŌlelo Hōʻike Series
The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu (June 5–14, 2026)
For those interested in Hawaiian history and local theater, The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu is one of the more compelling productions coming to Maui this month. Presented by Wave of Harmony Foundation and ProArts Playhouse, the play explores a pivotal period in Hawaiʻi’s history through the experiences of Hawaiian royalty and missionary women navigating cultural and personal change following Western contact.
Written by acclaimed Native Hawaiian playwright Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl and directed by Hōkū Pavao, the production blends storytelling, music, and historical themes into a thoughtful look at identity, faith, and transformation during one of Hawaiʻi’s most consequential eras.
When: June 5–14, 2026
Showtimes: Select evenings at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM
Where: ProArts Playhouse, 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Tickets:
Premium Seating: $42.40
Preferred Seating: $31.80
Regular Seating: $26.50
Partially Obstructed View: $21.20
Discounts available for kamaʻāina and teens ages 13–17
More Info and tickets available online: ProArts Playhouse – The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu
Hāliʻimaile Bay Market (June 6, 2026)
Spend a relaxed Saturday morning Upcountry at the Hāliʻimaile Bay Market, a community-focused gathering featuring local makers, food vendors, artists, and small businesses in one of Maui’s most charming rural neighborhoods. Held at The Bays in Hāliʻimaile, the market offers a great opportunity to shop local while enjoying the slower pace of Upcountry Maui.
Visitors can browse locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts, desserts, and specialty foods while supporting Maui-based entrepreneurs and creatives. Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts or simply a casual weekend outing, this is a fun way to experience Maui’s local business community.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: The Bays, 886 Haliimaile Rd, Makawao, HI 96768
More Info: Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Instagram
World Ocean Day at Maui Ocean Center (June 8, 2026)
Celebrate World Ocean Day on Maui with a full day of family-friendly activities focused on Hawaiʻi’s marine life, coral reefs, and ocean conservation. Hosted at Maui Ocean Center in Māʻalaea, the event features hands-on educational activities designed for both keiki and adults.
Guests can enjoy marine-themed art printing, drawing stations, a shark tooth dig, coral feeding demonstrations, and opportunities to meet marine naturalists throughout the day. Inside the Sphere Theater, visitors can also experience Koholā and the updated high-definition version of Humpbacks of Hawaii in 3D. Special kamaʻāina pricing will be available for local residents.
When: Monday, June 8, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Maui Ocean Center, 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793
Tickets: Admission required; special kamaʻāina rates available
More Info: Maui Ocean Center
ʻAha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival (June 13, 2026)
Celebrate one of Hawaiʻi’s most important canoe plants at ʻAha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival, a free community gathering dedicated to honoring and revitalizing niu (coconut). Hosted at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, the festival brings together cultural practitioners, farmers, educators, chefs, and families for a day focused on the many ways niu continues to nourish and support Hawaiʻi’s communities.
Guests can enjoy hands-on cultural workshops, moʻolelo, food demonstrations, crafts, educational booths, and family-friendly activities highlighting both traditional and modern uses of coconut. Learn skills like weaving pāpale lau niu, making cordage from coconut husk, planting and sprouting niu, and exploring ways to protect this valuable resource for future generations. A free niu sprout giveaway will also be available while supplies last.
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Where: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
Admission: Free; registration required
More Info: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens — ʻAha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival
Earth, Wind & Fire Live on Maui (June 14, 2026)
One of the biggest concerts of the summer is coming to Maui as legendary funk and R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire takes the stage for a night filled with timeless hits and nonstop energy. With classics like September, Let’s Groove, and Reasons, the iconic group continues to draw audiences across generations through its uplifting sound and unforgettable live performances.
Earth, Wind & Fire has earned nine Grammy Awards, sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, and remains one of the most influential groups in popular music history. Expect a lively crowd, plenty of dancing, and a nostalgic evening under the Maui sky.
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: Gates Open at 5:00 PM | Show Begins at 7:00 PM
Where: A & B Amphitheater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
Tickets: $78, $98, $138, $198, with a limited number of *Gold Circle seating at $248, available online here
More Info: Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Earth, Wind & Fire
Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa (June 20, 2026)
One of Maui’s most important cultural celebrations returns this June as the Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa honors King Kamehameha I and the legacy of the Kamehameha dynasty. The annual event brings the community together through Hawaiian tradition, music, hula, food, and cultural exhibits in the heart of Central Maui.
The day begins with a Hoʻolauleʻa at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center featuring live entertainment, local vendors, keiki activities, and Maui-made crafts. Later in the morning, the beloved Pāʻū Parade travels along Kaʻahumanu Avenue showcasing beautifully adorned riders, horses, floral displays, and representations of Hawaiʻi’s aliʻi traditions.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Hoʻolauleʻa: 9AM to 5PM
Pāʻū Parade: Begins at 9:45AM
Where: Queen Kaʻahumanu Center & Along Kaʻahumanu Avenue, 275 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
More Info: Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa
Zenshin Daiko’s 27th Annual Taiko Festival (June 20, 2026)
Experience an evening of rhythm, energy, and cultural celebration as Zenshin Daiko presents its 27th Annual Taiko Festival at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Since forming in 1999, this Maui-based nonprofit has introduced generations of students to the Japanese art of taiko drumming while sharing its powerful performances with communities across Hawaiʻi, the mainland, and Japan.
This year’s festival will feature Zenshin Daiko alongside the talented Nā Aliʻi Big Band and special guests Stanford Taiko, one of North America’s premier collegiate taiko groups. Combining precise musicianship, tradition, and high-energy ensemble drumming, the performance promises an uplifting evening filled with movement, sound, and community spirit.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 7PM
Where: Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
Tickets: $38 Adults | $20 Children under 12, available online here
More Info: ZenshinDaiko.com
Best of the Wailuku Film Festival (June 21, 2026)
Film lovers won’t want to miss the finale of the Wailuku Film Festival as the Best of the Wailuku Film Festival returns for an evening celebrating some of the event’s most talked-about films and filmmakers. Following several days of screenings and community events throughout historic Wailuku Town, the festival wraps up with audience-favorite selections highlighting Hawaiʻi storytelling and watersports cinema.
The afternoon features the “Best of Hawaiʻi” showcase followed by the “Best of Watersports” screening later in the evening. Both screenings include filmmaker Q&A sessions, creating a more personal and engaging festival experience for attendees.
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 3PM to 9:30PM
3PM – Best of Hawaiʻi Screening
6PM – Best of Watersports Screening
Where: Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
Tickets: $20 per screening, available online here
More Info: WailukuFilm.com
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (June 25–28, 2026)
One of Maui’s signature luxury events returns this summer as the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival celebrates its 45th year at the scenic Kapalua Resort. Known as one of the longest-running food and wine festivals in the country, the multi-day event brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrity chefs, and some of Maui’s top culinary talent for an unforgettable weekend on the West Maui coast.
This year’s festival features celebrity chefs Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, and the Voltaggio Brothers alongside tasting seminars, winemaker dinners, premium wines, and Hawaiʻi-inspired cuisine from Maui restaurants and local purveyors. The weekend culminates with the Grand Tasting Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua featuring food, wine, cocktails, and live Hawaiian entertainment.
When: June 25–28, 2026
Where: The Resort at Kapalua Bay & The Ritz-Carlton Maui, 1 Bay Dr & 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
Tickets: Various ticketed events and tasting experiences available, click the link here for a full list
More Info: Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
35th Annual Kī Hō‘alu Guitar Festival (June 28, 2026)
One of Maui’s most beloved annual music traditions returns this June as the Kī Hō‘alu Guitar Festival celebrates its 35th year at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This free community event brings together some of Hawaiʻi’s finest slack key guitar musicians for an afternoon of live Hawaiian music, local food, and cultural connection.
Slack key guitar, known in Hawaiian as kī hō‘alu, traces its roots back to Hawaiʻi’s paniolo culture and remains one of the islands’ most respected musical traditions. In addition to live performances, guests can browse Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors, enjoy local food offerings, and watch the festival livestream online through the MACC’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 – 2PM to 7PM
Where: A & B Amphitheater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
Admission: FREE!
More Info: Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Kī Hō‘alu Guitar Festival
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