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Garden Island Arts Council presents the 43rd Annual E Kanikapila Kākou! Each year, EKK hosts an eight-week concert series featuring artists from across the islands. From fresh voices to legendary musicians, each Monday evening performance fosters connection and community.

Exceptional Hawaiian musical artists and hula performers will share in-depth narratives and performances that explore the deep connections between song and dance, with a kanikapila backyard feel. Get ready for another season of affordable world-class concerts!

New Venue for 2026:: Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center

Doors Open 5:00 PM

'Ukulele circle 5:15 PM

Show begins 6:00 PM

EKK 2026 Line-Up!

Feb 2, 2026 - Mālie Foundations presents Community Hula Night with four awesome kumu hula
Feb 9, 2026 - Kulāiwi (Lehua Kalima, Kawika Kahiapo, Shawn Pimental & hula dancer Pono Fernandez)
Feb 16, 2026 - Mākena (Hoʻokena & Mākaha Sons of Niihau together)
Feb 23, 2026 - ManoaDNA (Lloyd & Alx Kawakami)
March 2, 2026 - Anthony Pfluke & Friends
March 9, 2026 - Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
March 16, 2026 - Natalie & Iʻolani Kamauʻu
March 23, 2026 - Makana & Friends
More details on each concert is available on our website----> www.Gardenislandarts.org

Garden Island Arts Council presents the 43rd Annual E Kanikapila Kākou! Each year, EKK hosts an eight-week concert series featuring artists from across the islands. From fresh voices to legendary musicians, each Monday evening performance fosters connection and community.

Exceptional Hawaiian musical artists and hula performers will share in-depth narratives and performances that explore the deep connections between song and dance, with a kanikapila backyard feel. Get ready for another season of affordable world-class concerts!

New Venue for 2026:: Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center

Doors Open 5:00 PM

'Ukulele circle 5:15 PM

Show begins 6:00 PM

EKK 2026 Line-Up!

Feb 2, 2026 - Mālie Foundations presents Community Hula Night with four awesome kumu hula
Feb 9, 2026 - Kulāiwi (Lehua Kalima, Kawika Kahiapo, Shawn Pimental & hula dancer Pono Fernandez)
Feb 16, 2026 - Mākena (Hoʻokena & Mākaha Sons of Niihau together)
Feb 23, 2026 - ManoaDNA (Lloyd & Alx Kawakami)
March 2, 2026 - Anthony Pfluke & Friends
March 9, 2026 - Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
March 16, 2026 - Natalie & Iʻolani Kamauʻu
March 23, 2026 - Makana & Friends
More details on each concert is available on our website----> www.Gardenislandarts.org

Garden Island Arts Council presents the 43rd Annual E Kanikapila Kākou! Each year, EKK hosts an eight-week concert series featuring artists from across the islands. From fresh voices to legendary musicians, each Monday evening performance fosters connection and community.

Exceptional Hawaiian musical artists and hula performers will share in-depth narratives and performances that explore the deep connections between song and dance, with a kanikapila backyard feel. Get ready for another season of affordable world-class concerts!

New Venue for 2026:: Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center

Doors Open 5:00 PM

'Ukulele circle 5:15 PM

Show begins 6:00 PM

EKK 2026 Line-Up!

Feb 2, 2026 - Mālie Foundations presents Community Hula Night with four awesome kumu hula
Feb 9, 2026 - Kulāiwi (Lehua Kalima, Kawika Kahiapo, Shawn Pimental & hula dancer Pono Fernandez)
Feb 16, 2026 - Mākena (Hoʻokena & Mākaha Sons of Niihau together)
Feb 23, 2026 - ManoaDNA (Lloyd & Alx Kawakami)
March 2, 2026 - Anthony Pfluke & Friends
March 9, 2026 - Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
March 16, 2026 - Natalie & Iʻolani Kamauʻu
March 23, 2026 - Makana & Friends
More details on each concert is available on our website----> www.Gardenislandarts.org

Garden Island Arts Council presents the 43rd Annual E Kanikapila Kākou! Each year, EKK hosts an eight-week concert series featuring artists from across the islands. From fresh voices to legendary musicians, each Monday evening performance fosters connection and community.

Exceptional Hawaiian musical artists and hula performers will share in-depth narratives and performances that explore the deep connections between song and dance, with a kanikapila backyard feel. Get ready for another season of affordable world-class concerts!

New Venue for 2026:: Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center

Doors Open 5:00 PM

'Ukulele circle 5:15 PM

Show begins 6:00 PM

EKK 2026 Line-Up!

Feb 2, 2026 - Mālie Foundations presents Community Hula Night with four awesome kumu hula
Feb 9, 2026 - Kulāiwi (Lehua Kalima, Kawika Kahiapo, Shawn Pimental & hula dancer Pono Fernandez)
Feb 16, 2026 - Mākena (Hoʻokena & Mākaha Sons of Niihau together)
Feb 23, 2026 - ManoaDNA (Lloyd & Alx Kawakami)
March 2, 2026 - Anthony Pfluke & Friends
March 9, 2026 - Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
March 16, 2026 - Natalie & Iʻolani Kamauʻu
March 23, 2026 - Makana & Friends
More details on each concert is available on our website----> www.Gardenislandarts.org

The Sunset Swing Band plays on the 3rd Friday of every month. A favorite for dancing at Kukui Grove in Lihue, Kauai. This event is part of the weekly free concert series on Center Stage in the Food Court. The show starts a 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Ballroom Dancers and music lovers should not miss these performances.

The Sunset Swing Band plays on the 3rd Friday of every month. A favorite for dancing at Kukui Grove in Lihue, Kauai. This event is part of the weekly free concert series on Center Stage in the Food Court. The show starts a 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Ballroom Dancers and music lovers should not miss these performances.

The Sunset Swing Band plays on the 3rd Friday of every month. A favorite for dancing at Kukui Grove in Lihue, Kauai. This event is part of the weekly free concert series on Center Stage in the Food Court. The show starts a 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Ballroom Dancers and music lovers should not miss these performances.

The Sunset Swing Band plays on the 3rd Friday of every month. A favorite for dancing at Kukui Grove in Lihue, Kauai. This event is part of the weekly free concert series on Center Stage in the Food Court. The show starts a 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Ballroom Dancers and music lovers should not miss these performances.

The Sunset Swing Band plays on the 3rd Friday of every month. A favorite for dancing at Kukui Grove in Lihue, Kauai. This event is part of the weekly free concert series on Center Stage in the Food Court. The show starts a 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Ballroom Dancers and music lovers should not miss these performances.

The Sunset Swing Band plays on the 3rd Friday of every month. A favorite for dancing at Kukui Grove in Lihue, Kauai. This event is part of the weekly free concert series on Center Stage in the Food Court. The show starts a 6:30 p.m. until about 8:00 p.m. Ballroom Dancers and music lovers should not miss these performances.