Hanalei
While not as slick as the resort equivalents elsewhere on Kaua‘i, the North Shore’s one weekly luau is everything a Hawaiian luau should be. Housed in a…
Must-see entertainment in Kauaʻi
Lihuʻe
Skip the same-old commercial luau and catch this dinner theater-in-the-round with a dash of Cirque du Soleil (think dancers, flashy leotards and…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The Storybook Theatre tours Hawaii with puppets who ‘talk story’ (chat). Schedules vary, but drop in on Art Night, when it sometimes hosts kids’…
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei
Veteran local musicians Doug and Sandy McMaster perform Hawaiian-style slack-key guitar and ukulele year-round in a refreshingly relaxed informal…
Poʻipu
The Sheraton’s luau trades above all on its superb oceanfront setting, right alongside Po‘ipu Beach and timed to coincide with sunset. Otherwise, both the…
Wailua
It's a Kauaʻi institution, attracting droves of tourists yet run with aloha spirit by four generations at the family's riverside gardens. Surprisingly,…
Kapaʻa
This Waipouli church usually hosts a couple of features in September and October on its wide lawn. Bring snacks and a blanket, get comfy and enjoy family…
Poʻipu
This athletic club and pool doubles as the best concert venue on the South Shore. Salt-N-Pepa, UB40 and other superfun acts have played its open-air stage.
Poʻipu
Despite the sterling work of its singers and dancers who make a musical journey through Polynesia, the Grand Hyatt’s luau is a little lackluster, set on…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This art deco movie theater is the place for a rainy day or for an early-evening reprieve from sun and sea. Kaua‘i is a little behind with new releases…
Wailua
While touristy, the Coconut Marketplace’s free hula show is nevertheless fun and a good introduction to local culture. On Friday nights at 5pm there's…
Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center
Lihuʻe
Venue for the annual Red Clay Jazz Festivals and classical, jazz and world-music concerts.
Lihuʻe
Stages the annual Red Clay Jazz Festivals and classical, jazz and world-music concerts at the Kauaʻi Community College (KCC) Performing Arts Center, where…
Lihuʻe
Head over to the Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa for live music nightly. The terrace surroundings are elegant and the entertainment kicks off around 7pm, with…
