42nd Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival – Day 1

Prince Lot Hula Festival Saturday, July 20, 9 am – 4 pm The festival returns for the third year to Iolani Palace to celebrate two days of hula where Hawaii’s alii, including Prince Lot, lived and ruled. For more information on the Prince Lot Hula Festival, please visit moanaluagardensfoundation.org. If

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Royal Hawaiian Band Performance

The Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace Friday, March 1 11:30 am – 1:30 pm The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii’s music with the world. Once known as the “King’s Band,” this group of musicians was put together by King Kamehameha III and performed for

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IOLANI PALACE ANNOUNCES HE MELE LAHUI HAWAII PROGRAM

IOLANI PALACE ANNOUNCES HE MELE LAHUI HAWAII PROGRAM Featuring ongoing performances by famed Hawaiian entertainer Kuuipo Kumukahi HONOLULU (February 14, 2019) – In an effort to convey the monarchy era splendor of this historic landmark to visitors from around the world, Iolani Palace recently announced its new He Mele Lahui

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IOLANI PALACE CREATES KAHILI IN HONOR OF QUEEN KAPIOLANI

IOLANI PALACE CREATES KAHILI IN HONOR OF QUEEN KAPIOLANI Reproduction artifacts on display in Queen’s Bedroom HONOLULU (Feb. 12, 2019) – In a continued effort to enrich the visitor experience and restore Queen Kapiolani’s bedroom to its monarchy era splendor, Iolani Palace installed two new kahili following cultural protocol on

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Royal Hawaiian Band Performance

The Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace Friday, February 22 11:30 am – 1:30 pm The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii’s music with the world. Once known as the “King’s Band,” this group of musicians was put together by King Kamehameha III and performed for

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Aloha Friday: Iolani Palace

Iolani Palace Education Director Keahe Davis met up with ABC7 News Meteorologist Drew Tuma to share some of its history.

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Kamaaina Sunday – October (Children & Youth Day)

Sunday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once a month, the Palace offers complimentary tickets to kamaaina guests. Local visitors may choose from the Guided Tour or Self-Led Audio Tour. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guided tours: 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Audio tours: 12 p.m. to 4:00

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Royal Hawaii Band Concert

The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii’s music with the world. Once known as the “King’s Band,” this group of musicians was put together by King Kamehameha III and performed for state occasions, funerals and parades. The Royal Hawaiian Band presents a free concert on the

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Royal Hawaiian Band Performance

The Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace Friday, February 15 11:30 am – 1:30 pm The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii’s music with the world. Once known as the “King’s Band,” this group of musicians was put together by King Kamehameha III and performed for

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Royal Hawaiian Band Performance

The Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace Friday, February 8 11:30 am – 1:30 pm The Royal Hawaiian Band has a long tradition of sharing Hawaii’s music with the world. Once known as the “King’s Band,” this group of musicians was put together by King Kamehameha III and performed for

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