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A Three-Day Celebration of Music, Culture, and Community on Kauaʻi
October 8-10, 2026
Gala · Music Workshops · Film Screenings · Live Concert
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Anaina Hou Community Park and the Henry Kapono Foundation proudly present Home in the Islands Kauaʻi, a three-day celebration of Hawaiʻi’s music, culture, and community at the Porter Pavilion in Kīlauea. This collaboration unites Anaina Hou’s dedication to nurturing local culture with the Henry Kapono Foundation’s mission to uplift Hawaiʻi’s music industry through mentorship and creative opportunity. Together, they champion live music on Kauaʻi, inspire and empower the island’s next generation of artists, and celebrate the enduring spirit of aloha that connects us all.
Explore three unforgettable days of music, mentorship, and aloha below.
Community Sponsors
Mahalo to partners who help share the spirit of this event and spread the word throughout our community!
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Day 1 - From Song to Stage
A Master Class in Building a Career
in Hawai‘i’s Music Industry
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Porter Pavilion, Anaina Hou Community Park
Join us for an inspiring day of workshops that empower Hawai‘i’s musicians, covering everything from songwriting and performance to the business of music. Designed for emerging artists and industry professionals, this hands-on program combines mentorship, education, and live performance opportunities. Guided by celebrated mentors Henry Kapono, Brother Noland, Kalena Parish, Kalaʻe Parish, and Alx Kawakami participants will learn to refine their craft, build their careers, and connect their passion to purpose.
The afternoon concludes with an Open Mic Jam Session. Bring your instrument. Bring your voice. Jump in! Wrap up the day making music alongside our guest artists and Kauaʻi's music community.
Mentors
Open to emerging artists and industry professionals.
Free to attend, registration required. Limited Capacity.
Day 2 - Aloha Unplugged
An Intimate Music Gala Event
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue: Porter Pavilion, Anaina Hou Community Park
Performances By
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Aloha Unplugged is an intimate evening celebrating the stories behind Hawaiʻi’s music. Set in the beautiful Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park, this exclusive sponsor dinner and gala brings together Henry Kapono, Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo, Brother Noland, Kalaʻe & Kalena Parish, and special On The Rise artists for an unforgettable songwriter-style experience.
Hosted by Anaina Hou Community Park featuring the evening's Master of Ceremonies, Alx Kawakami, guests will enjoy acoustic performances, personal stories, and heartfelt conversations that reveal the inspiration, friendships, and traditions behind the songs that have become the soundtrack of Hawaiʻi.
More than a concert, Aloha Unplugged is an evening of music, storytelling, and connection; offering rare insight into the On The Rise Program's mission and impact while bringing awareness to Anaina Hou Community Park's involvement and efforts to provide a home base on Kaua'i and help bring this program statewide while giving the attendee behind-the-scenes experience before Saturday’s Henry Kapono & Friends GoodTimes Together Ft: The Songs of C&K, Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo, Brother Noland, Kalaʻe & Kalena Parish, and Hawaiʻi’s next generation of artists.
Day 3 - Concert
Henry Kapono & Friends
featuring
"Goodtimes Together"
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Gates Open 5:30 PM
Venue: Porter Pavilion, Anaina Hou Community Park
Featured Artists
Henry Kapono & Friends: Goodtimes Together is a joyful celebration of the music that has brought generations together.
Featuring The Songs of C&K, alongside Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokeo, Brother Noland, Kalaʻe & Kalena Parish, and special On The Rise artists, this unforgettable evening honors Hawaiʻi’s musical legacy while celebrating its future.
Filled with timeless favorites, special collaborations, and the spirit of aloha, Goodtimes Together is a concert experience that captures the heart of Hawaiʻi through the songs we love and the artists who continue to inspire us.
Tickets (all ages):
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VIP - $120 (Hang with Henry, Super Loft, VIP Bar)
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Pavilion Seating - $80
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Lawn - $50 (5 & under Free)
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Through its partnership with Anaina Hou Community Park, the Henry Kapono Foundation continues its mission to support Hawai‘i’s musicians, live music venues, and music education across the islands. Together, we celebrate the music that connects us, the artists who inspire us, and the communities that keep Hawai‘i’s cultural legacy thriving — honoring the past while nurturing the future of Hawai‘i’s music.
