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Waikiki Hawaiian Music Venues

The best places to hear Hawaiian music in Waikiki. Includes traditional Hawaiian music venues and contemporary Hawaiian music venues in Waikiki.

Slack Key Sundays at the Moana Terrace (Marriott Waikiki)
Every Sunday evening is "Slack Key Sunday" at the Waikiki Marriott Hotel. This weekly Hawaiian music concert features George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi, and sometimes special guest performers such as Bobby Ingano on the steel guitar.

Genoa Keawe Ohana at the Moana Terrace (Marriott Waikiki)
The Genoa Keawe Ohana performs a traditional Hawaiian music concert every Thursday evening featuring the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Hawaii's legendary falsetto singer Genoa Keawe. Aunty Genoa passed away in 2008, after performing at the Marriott every Thursday for many years, but her incredibly talented family is carrying on her tradition of Hawaiian music every Thursday night in Waikiki

Kani Ka Pila Grille (Outrigger Reef)
The Kani Ka Pila Grille at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel is one of the newest Hawaiian music venues in Waikiki. The lobby restaurant features live music from 5:30 to 8:30 every evening by some of Hawaii's top musicians. Regularly scheduled performers include Cyril Pahinui, Martin Pahinui, Kawika Kahiapo, Weldon Kekauoha, Bryan Tolentino, Kaukahi, Manoa DNA, Troy Fernandez, and Kimo and Kamuela Kahoano. Call the Outrigger Reef Hotel at 808-923-3111 to confirm the Kani Ka Pila Grille's performance schedule.

Other Music Venues in Waikiki
Information about other Waikiki Hawaiian music venues will be posted here soon including:
  • Banyan Court (Moana Surfrider Hotel)
  • Duke's Restaurant (Outrigger Waikiki Hotel)
  • Tiki's Bar and Grill (Aston Waikiki Hotel)
  • International Marketplace (Central Waikiki)
  • Pikake Terrace (Princess Kaiulani Hotel)
  • Royal Hawaiian Center (Central Waikiki)
  • Rumfire (Sheraton Waikiki Hotel)

    See also:
  • Hawaiian Music Concert Series
  • Hawaiian Music Festivals



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