2026 Festival Information

This year's festival includes seven steel guitar masters Alan Akaka, Ken Emerson, Bobby Ingano, Jess Montgomery, Kaimana Ka‘auwai, Mālie Lyman, and Ed Punua and NextGEN steel guitarists Isaac Woodward, Hi‘ipoi Lindsey, and Kui Joy.

A hands-on demonstration is available for festival guests wanting more information about the Hawaiian Steel Guitar or wanting to try it out under the supervision of a trained professional.