Four Seasons Resort Maui Announces 2025 Festivals of Aloha Lineup

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaiʻi’s acclaimed five-star, five-diamond destination, is proud to welcome back the Festivals of Aloha for its fourth consecutive year. From Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, guests and the local community are invited to enjoy a weekend of vibrant Hawaiian cultural programming set against the stunning backdrop of Wailea.

Curated by the Resort’s beloved Director of Hawaiian Programs, Aunty Mopsie Tuivaioge, this year's celebration highlights some of Maui Nui’s most respected cultural practitioners. The festival features a diverse lineup of live performances, cultural workshops, storytelling, and artisan markets, all part of the larger statewide Festivals of Aloha initiative honoring Hawaiian traditions and values.

“All are welcome,” says Tuivaioge. “These celebrations are about honoring our kūpuna, sharing our stories, and perpetuating the aloha spirit through mele, hula, and community connection.”

Weekend Highlights

Friday, October 24
The festival begins with a traditional opening ceremony, followed by the return of the Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest, the groundbreaking all-female falsetto competition now in its second year.

Saturday, October 25
Experience Hula is the Heartbeat, a dynamic showcase featuring four of Maui’s most esteemed hālau hula, performing live to the music of The Lim Family, one of Hawaiʻi’s most cherished musical groups.

Sunday, October 26
The weekend concludes with the Sounds of the Sea concert, headlined by Kamaka Kukona, a Grammy-nominated artist and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner. The evening will also include hula performances by Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua, creating a memorable night of mele, hula, and storytelling under the stars.

Additional Cultural Experiences

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy a variety of immersive Hawaiian experiences, including:

• Live Aloha Market – A daily open-air market featuring 18 local artisans
• Manaola Pop-Up – A special appearance by the renowned Hawaiian fashion and lifestyle brand
• Cultural Workshops – Hands-on sessions with respected cultural practitioners
• Storytelling with Sonny Bradley – Learn from a master koa canoe builder
• Panel Discussion on Hula – A conversation exploring the evolution of competitive hula, featuring Kamaka Kukona and fellow Kumu Hula

Parking and Shuttle Service

To accommodate both visitors and residents, complimentary off-site parking and shuttle service will be available at Wailea Event Parking (across from Monkeypod on Wailea Ike Drive) during the following hours:

• Friday, Oct. 24: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 25: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 26: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

For the full schedule of events, please visit the Festivals of Aloha event page on the Four Seasons Resort Maui website.

A Commitment to Hawaiian Culture, Year-Round

Festivals of Aloha is just one part of the Resort’s ongoing commitment to honoring and sharing Hawaiian culture. Guests can enjoy a year-round schedule of complimentary cultural activities, including lei making, outrigger canoe paddling, hula lessons, and more—each designed to connect visitors more deeply to the land, people, and heritage of Hawaiʻi.

For more information about the 2025 Festivals of Aloha at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, visit fourseasons.com/maui or contact the Resort’s Concierge team.

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