Looking for something to do this month? August brings a packed calendar of concerts, festivals, and community events on Maui. Here’s what caught our attention.
August 8: Kapalua Wine & Chef Series featuring Kristen Kish
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
A single-night culinary event with the Top Chef winner and Iron Chef. Learn More
August 15: Candlelight Concerts at Grand Wailea
Grand Wailea, Wailea
A string quartet performs tributes to Hans Zimmer and to Coldplay/Imagine Dragons, oceanside at the Haleakalā Ballroom. Two shows, 6:30 and 8:45 pm. Learn More
August 17: Hilton Grand Vacations Concert Series featuring Joey Fatone & Friends
Grand Wailea, Wailea
The former NSYNC star headlines a ’90s and 2000s pop set at Grand Wailea’s oceanfront Molokini Garden. Learn More
August 21: Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series featuring Kristian Bush and Payton Sullivan
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Intimate, in-the-round songwriter set at the resort.
Free for hotel guests, $10 for non-guests. Learn More
August 21–22: Maui Music & Food Experience
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali
Third annual two-day music and culinary festival benefiting the Hua Momona Foundation. Friday headliner is Taimane with John Cruz and 3 Pounds of Kalo; Saturday brings Los Lobos with special guest Alejandro Escovedo. Learn More
August 22: The 28th Annual Maui Calls Benefit Gala
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
MACC’s signature fundraising gala. Fine wine and gourmet food from Maui’s top chefs, supporting MACC’s arts and education programming. Learn More
August 22: Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, West Maui
Free, all-day (10 am–5 pm), honoring the legacy of Aunty Emma Farden Sharpe with hula hālau performances and workshops. Learn More
August 28: Kihei Fourth Friday
Azeka Shopping Center, Kihei
Free monthly town party with live music, food trucks, and local artisans. Learn More
August 29: Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction
Wailea Beach Resort, Wailea
Maui Economic Development Board’s annual dinner and auction supporting STEM education across Maui Nui, themed “Pathways to Our Future” this year. Reception and silent auction at 4:30 pm, dinner at 6 pm. Learn More
We hope this guide helps you make the most of August on Maui. If there’s an event you think we should include in next month’s roundup, we’d love to hear from you!
Mahalo!
