The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program occurs on the second Saturday of each at 10:30am. The performance is presented without electronic amplification in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The kahua hula (hula platform) is located in the grassy area near the Volcano Art Center Gallery. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats and arrive early to due to limited parking at the Kīlauea Visitor Center.
Due to ongoing construction in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park we suggest carpooling, arriving early, and being prepared to walk from overflow parking available at the Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents) parking lot. While this is a free event sponsored by Hawaiʻi Tourism, National Park entrance fees apply. Please call (808) 967-7565 for more information. The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit art and educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. For more information please contact Emily C. Weiss at info@volcanoartcenter.org
The 2026 Hula Kahiko Schedule is presented below:
January 10, 2026 – Pelehonuamea & Kekoa Harman with Hula Hālau Ka Leo Ola o Nā Mamo
February 14, 2026 – Kumu Lahela Spencer with Hula Hālau Kaleiokaulupalai This event has been postponed due to debris from recent eruption activity. Check back for updates.
March 14, 2026 – Pele Kaio with Unulau
April 11, 2026 – Kinohi Neves, Nāmaka DeMello, Kimo Miranda with Hālau Haʻa Kea o Kinohi
May 9, 2026 – Keala Ching with Hula Hālau Nā Wai Iwi Ola
June 13, 2026 – Noʻeau Kalima, Pōlanimakamae Kahakalau-Kalima w/ Hula Hālau Kauluola
July 11, 2026 -Kāpua Francisco with Hula Hālau Nā Mamo o ka Liko Maile o Kohala
August 8, 2026 – Lehua Bray with Hula Hālau Maunalei
September 12, 2026 -Manaiakalani Kālua with Akaunu
October 10, 2026 -Iwalani Kalima with Hula Hālau Kou Lima Nani
November 14, 2026 – Stacy Kaʻauʻa with Unuokeahi