Where Music Meets Impact

Supporting Live music experiences that empower Hawai‘i’s artists and strengthen Hawai‘i’s music community.

HKF LIVE

HKF partners with venues and organizations to present live music series that create paid opportunities for artists, engage local audiences, and strengthen Hawaiʻi’s music community.

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Visit our partner venues below and experience a HKF LIVE concert in person.

Bring Live Music to Your Venue

and support Hawaiʻi’s musicians.

HKF Summer Music Series

  • Honolulu Zoo

    Wildest Show in Town 6-10 to 7-22

    Celebraiting 40 years, the Wildest Show in Town features live music, community, and family fun at the Honolulu Zoo. Weekly every Wednesday.

  • The Ritz-Carlton

    O'ahu-Turtle Bay 6 - 9pm

    Sunset Music Sessions brings together live music & emerging voices of Hawai‘i, creating evenings that feel deeply connected to our home in the islands Fri & Sat night.

  • Hawaii Kai Shopping Ctr

    The Lounge 8 - 10pm

    For 3 soulful Friday nights, Tavana and special guests bring spontaneous jams, storytelling, and genre-crossing collaborations to the stage.

  • Hawaii Kai Shopping Ctr

    The Lounge 8 - 10pm

    A celebration of Hawaiʻi’s iconic songs and artists, reimagined through storytelling, nostalgia, and next-generation talent with Kailua Moon & friends every 3rd Friday.

HKF LIVE Music Series - Year Round

  • Outrigger Reef Hotel

    Kani Ka Pila Grille 5 - 7pm

    On the 1st Tuesday of every month, HKF’s On the Rise artists bring the next generation of Hawaiʻi’s music to the stage

  • Outrigger Waikiki Beach

    Duke’s Waikiki 4:30pm & 7pm

    Enjoy an evening at Duke's Waikiki each Thursday, listening to the amazing music of HKF's On the Rise talented Artists

  • Honua Kai Resort & Spa

    Duke’s Beach House 12:30-2:30pm

    Experience Aloha Friday Afternoons every week. Unwind with great vibes while listening to masterful ‘ukulele and guitar

  • Hawaii Kai Shopping Ctr

    Kapono’s at the Lounge 5-8:30pm

    Pau Hana with a Purpose! Your Friday celebration gives back to HKF. Sip, snack, listen, & feel good making an impact

  • Hawaii Kai Shopping Ctr

    Kapono’s at the Lounge 5 & 8pm

    HKF presents Saturdays Live - a monththly collaboration series, bringing artists across styles & generations, together to create something new.

  • Royal Kona Resort

    Don’s Mai Tai Bar 5 - 7pm

    Showcasing the next generation of HKF On the Rise Artists in Hawaiʻi, on Saturdays at Hawaiʻi’s largest open-air dining room & oceanfront bar and incomparable sunsets.

  • Hawaii Kai Shopping Ctr

    The Velvet Monkey 5pm & 8pm

    Hawaii Kai’s Speakeasy at Kapono’s at the Lounge, features two shows each Saturday with Hawaiʻi’s best and iconic talent in an intimate setting only found in Hawaii Kai.

  • Honua Kai Resort & Spa

    Duke’s Beach House 3 - 5pm

    Sundays at Duke’s Beach House is the perfect way to kick back, relax and close the weekend with live island style music from HKF’s talented artists.

HKF Media Partners

Our HKF media partners play a vital role in uplifting Hawai‘i’s music community, generously providing platforms that amplify local artists, share their stories, and connect audiences to the heartbeat of our islands.

  • HI Now Daily

    Weekdays 3pm - 4pm

    HI Now Daily supports Hawai‘i’s music scene by featuring local artists in engaging segments that spotlight programs, performances, and the people.

  • HNN - Sunrise

    Mornings 4:30am - 9am

    Sunrise welcomes Hawai‘i based artists to share their music, events, and stories, helping bring local talent into homes across Hawai‘i.

  • I Heart Radio - KSSK

    92.3 KSSK and AM590

    KSSK champions live music with special on-air features, interviews & live performances for local artists to promote new music, events, & programs.

  • aio Companies

    Power of Local Values

    aio’s ‘Ohana: Hawai‘i, Honolulu, Hawai‘i Business Magazines, & ESPN Honolulu, suport local values, & leave the world a better place for future generations.