Steel Guitar Festivals
These Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festivals are offered throughout the year in the State of Hawai‘i.
All festivals are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at no charge. Some workshops (*) may include a registration fee.
See event websites Website for more information.

Click Here for a Schedule of Events including Livestream Broadcasts and Workshops.

2025 Festivals and Workshops
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 7-12, 2025
July 7-10, 2025 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival - Keiki Kine
August 16, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei

Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts

Facebook LiveYouTube
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.


Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST

These festivals are produced by Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experience, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to conduct, promote, and enhance music education and enrichment for people of all ages. Additional information about HIMELE can be obtained at its website. © 2025 by HIMELE and Cyberventures Unlimited.