Hula Arts at Kīlauea Programs
Typically held on the 2rd Saturday of each month, hula hālau from across Hawaiʻi have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. This special site was realized through the vision of the late hula master Edith Kanaka`ole, kumu hula of Hālau o Kekuhi. The kahua hula is located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Center Gallery in an area known as Ka‘auea.
Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats and/or chairs due to tephra fall still present in the lawn after recent volcanic events at the summit area. Please plan on arriving early due to limited parking at the Kīlauea Visitor Center. Due to ongoing construction in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park we suggest carpooling, arriving early, and preparing to walk from overflow parking available at the Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents) parking lot. While this is a free event sponsored by Hawaiʻi Tourism and Hawaiʻi Council of Native Advancement, National Park entrance fees apply.
Be prepared for last minute cancellations of the program in case of eruption activity or lava fountaining. For the most up-to-date information please call (808) 967-7565. The gallery is open daily from 9am -5pm. 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
Upcoming 2026 Hula Kahiko events are listed below, however the schedule is subject to change.
September 12th - Manaiakalani Kālua with Hālau Akaunu
October 10th - Iwalani Kalima with Hula Hālau Kou Lima Nani
November 14 - Staacy Kaʻauʻa with Unuokeahi
December 12 - Naoho Kanahele with Hālau Kāleo a Keahilapalapa
To view past performances please visit VAC’s YouTube channel! Please like and subscribe to fully support these endeavors to share the art of hula. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
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. To support future programs please Donate Here.