Live Entertainment ©Kauai Concert Association
Live Entertainment
Live entertainment on the Royal Coconut Coast is filled with exceptional diversity. Enjoy bands, musical groups, solo artists, DJs, concerts, hula halaus (Hawaiian hula groups), and other types of performances. Among dozens of restaurants and our luau providers, find entertainment every night of the week. Listen to the extraordinary sounds of slack key guitar, acoustic or amplified musicians and singers, plus modern and ancient Hawaiian music. Performances by hula halaus (Hawaiian hula groups or schools) provide a glimpse into ancient hula chants and dance along with more contemporary hula. Check the listings here for times, types of entertainment and other information. Make good entertainment part of your vacation memories on Kauai.
Also, check out Kauaifestivals.com for entertainment events found on other sides of the island.
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Live Music at Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ
Live music on our outside open air lanai Tuesday thru Saturday 6:30-9:00.
Open at 5:00pm, minimum food purchase or cover, BYOB. Reservations are recommended.
The Basics
When: Tuesday through Saturday starting at about 6:30pm
Email: recessions.bbq808@gmail.com
Telephone: (808) 431-1668
Website: https://www.paniolobbqkauai.com/#section-event-menu
Location: Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ
Smith's Luau
Over 50 years ago, Grandpa started our family business in this sacred Wailua River Valley creating a tropical paradise to celebrate the Hawaiian spirit of aloha he loved and lived by. Today, 4 generations of our family continue to honor that tradition with the most famous of Hawaiian celebrations — the luau. We welcome you to share our island home and become part of our ‘ohana (family). Enjoy delicious luau food and Hawaiian entertainment.
The Basics
When: See website for seasonal schedule
Telephone: (808) 821-6895
Website: https://www.smithskauai.com/garden-luau/?=rcc
Location: Smith Family Garden Luau
Live Music at Hukilau Lanai
Live music Wednesday through Saturday nights from 5:30 to 8:30 in Wally’s Lobby bar at the Hukilau Lanai. From serenades to slack key guitar, to vocalists and Hawaiian musical experts, delight in these relaxing and entertaining groups or soloists while enjoying pupu (hors d’oeuvres), drinks and the sparkle of exceptional musicians.
The Basics
When: Wednesday - Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Telephone: (808) 822-0600
Website: https://hukilaukauai.com/entertainment.php
Location: Hukilau Lanai Restaurant
Luau Ka Hikina
Enjoy an authentic luau experience, at Luau Ka Hikina (to rise up) which takes place in Sheraton Kapaa’s newly built, ocean-front and open-air event pavilion, called Halau Ho’okipa. From an impressive torch lighting ceremony to kick off the evening’s festivities to the mesmerizing hula kahiko (ancient hula) dances, experience a memorable evening celebrating Hawaiian and Polynesian culture, complete with a locally-sourced traditional Hawaiian feast, 808-822-3455.
The Basics
Appropriate audience: All
Email: luau@sheratonkapaa.com
Telephone: (808) 822-3455
Website: https://www.luaumakaiwa.com/
Location: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach
Ahi Uila Fire Show
Experience an unforgettable Ahi Uila (swirling) Fire Show, Tuesday’s at the Hilton Kauai Garden Inn on Mamahune’s oceanview event lawn. Each ticket includes a plated dinner plus cocktails available for purchase. Check-in starts at 5:30 pm, show to follow at 7pm. Enjoy the excitement of Polynesian fire dancing with ono (delicious) Hawaiian-style food.
The Basics
When: Every Tuesday 5:30pm
Telephone: (808) 823-6000
Website: https://ahiuilafirehgikauai.eventbrite.com
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Wailua Bay
Live Music at the Bull Shed
Nightly live music from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy acoustic soloists or groups while dining or having a cocktail indoors or outdoors.
The Basics
When: Nightly from 7 to 9pm
Telephone: (808) 822-3791
Location: The Bull Shed Restaurant
Lava Lava Beach Club
Monday through Sunday, live entertainment from 3-5 p.m. during happy hour, and 6-9 p.m during dinner hour. Hear acoustic soloists, bands, musician groups and enjoy the music from outdoor seating, inside seating, and at the bar.
The Basics
Telephone: (808) 241-5282
Website: https://lavalavabeachclub.com/kauai/
Location: Lava Lava Beach Club
