The 3rd Annual Kalikimaka With Kamahaʻo

Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka!

Come join us for The 3rd Annual Kalikimaka With Kamahaʻo event at the beautiful OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 6:00pm. VIP early access with doors open at 4:30pm/ General Admission doors open at 5:00pm.

Get ready for a night filled with Hawaiian holiday cheer, live music, hula dancing, delicious food, vendors, and festive drinks.

Bring your friends and family to celebrate the holiday season in true Hawaiian style. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of joy and aloha. Mahalo!

Tickets:

We will be doing an "early-bird special" from August 20th 6am to Wednesday Sept 10th 12:00 midnight. The prices will be $80 VIP and $50 GA

Then from September 11th 12:01am on, we will sell the regular tickets, for $85 VIP and $55 GA

VIP Ticket Includes:

• Premium VIP table seating
• Signature makana from Lydgate Farms featuring Kaua‘i-made chocolates
• Exclusive early access to the event!

Kamahaʻo Haumea-Thronas

A rising star in Hawaiian music, Kamahaʻo Haumea-Thronas is a 15-year-old singer, songwriter, and musician from Kauaʻi. Currently a sophomore at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama on Oʻahu, he is fluent in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and deeply committed to preserving traditional Hawaiian music. Kamahaʻo has performed across the Islands, the continent, Japan, the UK, and been featured on Hawaiʻi Public Radio, Hawaiʻi News Now, KITV4, and many other social outlets.

He is also the host of The Annual Kalikimaka With Kamahaʻo, a beloved holiday concert that brings together the spirit of Christmas with Hawaiian music and culture. This festive event celebrates the season with mele, hula, and aloha, creating a joyful gathering for ʻohana and communities to share in Hawaiian traditions and holiday cheer. Through this concert and his performances, Kamahaʻo continues to inspire audiences and honor the legacy of Hawaiian music.

The Lim Family of Kohala

The Lim Family of Kohala is a multi-generational Hawaiian music ʻohana from North Hawaiʻi Island, known for their deep roots in mele, hula, and aloha ʻāina. Led by matriarch Mary Ann Lim, their music has touched audiences across Hawaiʻi and beyond. With multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and a Lifetime Achievement honor, the Lim ʻohana continues to share the traditions of Kohala through powerful vocals, storytelling, and aloha.

Kainani Kahaunaele & Kaniaulono Hapai

Kainani Kahaunaele is a renowned composer, educator, and voice for the Hawaiian language, with multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards to her name. Born and raised on Kauaʻi, she brings deep cultural knowledge and artistry to every performance. Her daughter, Kaniaulono “Lu” Hapai, joins her as a rising talent and collaborator, carrying forward their ʻohana’s legacy through mele that connects generations.

Hiʻipoi Kanahele

Hiʻipoi Kanahele is a native Hawaiian speaker and singer from the island of Niʻihau. Raised in a community where ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi remains the primary language, she honors her heritage through mele and storytelling rooted in the Niʻihau dialect. With a deep sense of kuleana, Hiʻipoi shares the voice of her island, preserving and perpetuating the living legacy of Hawaiian language and culture.

About our Hālau:

Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o LeināʻalaLed by Kumu Hula Leinaala Pavao Jardin, this renowned hālau from Kauaʻi honors Hawaiian traditions through powerful hula kahiko and ʻauana. Rooted in Niʻihau and Kauaʻi lineage, the group has earned top awards, including the prestigious Overall Award at Merrie Monarch. Kumu Jardin’s teaching blends cultural depth, spiritual practice, and aloha, inspiring dancers to carry forward their ancestral legacy with grace and strength.

Hālau Ka Pā Hula o Hīnano

Under the guidance of Kumu Hula Troy Allen Hīnano Lazaro, this Kauaʻi-based hālau is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian culture through hula. Known for their heartfelt performances, they proudly compete annually in the Kū Mai Ka Hula competition in Maui, showcasing their commitment to tradition and excellence.

Nā Hui o KamakaokalaniLed by Kumu Hula Maka Herrod, this Kauaʻi hālau honors Hawaiian culture through hula, mele, and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. With decades of experience, they share their aloha at festivals and competitions across Hawaiʻi and beyond. Kumu Maka also directs the Mālie Foundation and the annual Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival.

Hālau E Hūlali Mai I Ka Lā

Led by Kumu Hula Chrissy Henriques from Kona, Hawaiʻi Island, this hālau honors Hawaiian traditions through expressive hula and mele. Since 2017, they have shared their passion and aloha across Hawaiʻi, blending deep cultural respect with dynamic performances.

Food and beverages are for sale by the hotel in the ballroom.

Hotel Parking Options: Parking options at the Kaua`i Beach Resort include the following three choices: 1. $15 Valet parking at the porte-cochere; 2. Free event parking in the unpaved area beyond the covered parking stalls — get there by turning right at the first opportunity and then take a left into a dirt field; or 3. Enter the first gated area on your right, a bit closer to the ballroom entrance than the dirt entrance, and turn into that gated area. Press a button to make the gate rise, collect a ticket issued by the machine and hold onto it. Get it validated just inside the ballroom door to receive a special validation for a $10 total parking fee. Use that ticket to exit the gate, paying the balance due at the gate with your credit card.

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