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2013 Tickets Sold Out
The Merrie Monarch Festival announced that all tickets are sold out for the 2013 Hōʻike, Miss Aloha Hula, Hula Kahiko and Hula ʻAuana shows. Due to the overwhelming volume of requests for tickets, many of you did not receive tickets this year. We send our aloha to…
2014 Hōʻike Free Admission
For the Wednesday night Hō'ike we return to our tradition of offering the night's performances free of charge. No tickets are required to attend the 2014 Wednesday night Hō'ike, and seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Last year, the Merrie Monarch...
Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
The 2015 Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair is a must see event during Merrie Monarch week. Besides the authentic native crafts and art, there is an amazing line-up of performers and crafting workshops. For more information, please view our poster,...
Live Streaming
If you are not in the Hawaiʻi TV coverage areas, please join the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition on live web streaming, March 30 to April 2, 2016. Wednesday — Backstage 8 PM – 9 PM HST Thursday — Miss Aloha Hula 6 PM– Midnight HST Friday — Hula Kahiko 6 PM – Midnight...
Date Change for Ticket Requests
Starting this year we are changing the first day we accept written ticket requests from the public. The Festival will now accepts ticket requests postmarked on December 1st, or later, to attend the hula competition portion of the festival. In past years we asked that...