Addison Ching
The Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Experience at Mauna Lani
May 24, 2022 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
A new concept will debut at the 2022 Hawai‘i Island Steel Guitar Festival. Now branded as the [...]
Date Change for Kahala Mall Festival
May 26, 2022 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The date for the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall featuring NextGen steel [...]
Hana Hou for Maui Steel Guitar Festival
June 6, 2022 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The Maui Steel Guitar Festival returns in 2022 with a condensed two day festival and a new [...]
Spotlight ON! Fernando Perez
June 15, 2022 • Addison Ching • Entertainment
This month we shine the Spotlight ON! Fernando Perez. [...]
Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week Schedule Announced
June 17, 2022 • Addison Ching • Festivals and Conventions
The 2022 Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week returns in full force on July 11, 2022, with Monday through [...]
Steel Guitar Symposium to Resume
July 4, 2022 • Addison Ching • Education and Training
The first steel guitar workshop to be offered by the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Symposium since [...]
Spotlight ON! Jess Montgomery
July 15, 2022 • Addison Ching • Entertainment
This month we shine the Spotlight ON! Jess Montgomery. [...]
Pedal Like A Lion
July 18, 2022 • Addison Ching • Instruments and Luthiers
FRANKENSTEEL? Guests of the 2022 Waikiki Steel Guitar Festial may have noticed Kiyoshi [...]
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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘iFebruary 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Ka Makana Ali‘i Shopping Center, Kapolei
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
February 27-March 1, 2025
(see website for complete program)
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Keauhou, Hawai‘i
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar Festival
May 4, 2025 - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe
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
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Waialae-Kāhala
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
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Ka Makana Ali‘i
February 15, 2025 – 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM HST
Kona Steel Guitar Festival
March 1, 2025 Ho‘olaule‘a concert – 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM HST
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2025 Events
HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
July 9, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM HST (HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Performances) Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
* Registration Fee Required
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