The Queen’s MarketPlace is home to the Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival held annually in March from 2:00-7:00 p.m. This event is a celebration of Hawaii’s favorite instrument and music. Master of Ceremonies the “Ambassador of Aloha” Danny Kaleikini hosts 3 stages.

Queens MarketPlace is the Gathering Place of the Kohala Coast, and what brings people together better than music? Since 2001, the Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival has drawn audiences from everywhere and ukulele artists from around the world.

Big Island ukulele enthusiasts can strum along and play their part with a great lineup of ukulele masters. Come and join us for laughter, love and hope. Ukulele give-aways, food booths, ukulele lessons and more.

Watch Festival Video #1

The Great Waikoloa Ukulele Festival brings laughter, love and hope to the Big Island of Hawaii

Watch Festival Video #2

Ohta-San and Roy Sakuma duet on “Song for Anna”