Lanikai at Kahaluʻu, Kona
A weekly cultural gathering of story, song, movement- and connection to environment through a native lens.
What to Expect
An evening of warmth and meaning
Nā Hana Hawai'i
Cultural ActivitiesLearn Hawaiian arts and games.
Mo'olelo
StoriesJourney through the mo'olelo of the ancient sites.
Mea'ai
DinnerA menu crafted for you to experience the flavors of Kona.
Hula + Mele
Dance + SongA cultural presentation honoring Kona.
Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani
Lanikai at Kahaluʻu, Kona is a three-hour cultural experience that invites guests into a deeper relationship with Hawaiʻi — its people, its history, and its living traditions. It is a gathering grounded in place, lineage, and reciprocity.
Through ʻoli (chant), hula (dance), mele (song), and storytelling, guests are welcomed into a historically significant space rarely accessible to the public. The stories of the aliʻi of this land are shared alongside personal lineage narratives that connect past, present, and future aspirations of Hawaiʻi.
Guests leave not only with greater understanding, but with a sense of contribution — knowing their presence directly supports living culture, community, and cultural education.
How the Evening Unfolds
Lanikai at Kahaluʻu, Kona unfolds over an evening designed to be warm, welcoming, and deeply meaningful.
- A traditional welcome protocol to open the gathering
- Place-based storytelling rooted in the history of Kahaluʻu and its aliʻi
- Cultural expressions through ʻoli, hula, and mele
- A shared meal and tasting journey, thoughtfully prepared by a local chef inspired by the food, foliage, and abundance of this land
- Time for reflection, connection, and closing intentions
This is a family-friendly experience, welcoming both visitors and kamaʻāina.
The Setting
The gathering takes place outdoors in Kahaluʻu, Kona, within a culturally and historically significant location not typically open to the public.
The land itself is an active teacher in this experience, grounding every story, movement, and offering shared throughout the evening.
Food as Cultural Expression
Food is offered as a shared experience, an extension of story and place.
Prepared by a culturally connected local chef, the meal highlights flavors inspired by the land and sea of Kahaluʻu. Guests are invited to receive this offering as nourishment, connection, and gratitude.
Reciprocity / Giving Back
Lanikai at Kahaluʻu, Kona is presented by Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani, a non-profit organization.
Your ticket directly supports the hālau and its cultural practitioners, musicians, chefs, community, and ongoing cultural education and preservation.
This gathering is rooted in reciprocity, ensuring culture is honored, sustained, and carried forward.
Event Details
When
Fridays, beginning March 27, 2026
Time
4:45pm check-in
5:00pm – 8:00pm experience
Where
Kahaluʻu, Kona
(Details upon booking)
Pricing
What to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Lanikai is a weekly three-hour cultural gathering presented by Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani. Through ʻoli (chant), hula (dance), mele (song), storytelling, and a locally prepared meal, guests are invited into a deeper connection with Hawaiʻi — its people, its history, and its living traditions.
Check-in begins at 4:45 PM every Friday, with the experience running from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at a culturally and historically significant location in Kahaluʻu, Kona. The exact address and directions are provided upon booking.
Yes. A shared meal prepared by a culturally connected local chef is included with every ticket. The menu highlights flavors inspired by the land and sea of Kahaluʻu, Kona.
Absolutely. Lanikai welcomes families of all ages. Children ages 5–12 have a reduced ticket price, and keiki ages 0–4 attend for free.
Comfortable, casual attire is recommended. The experience takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for short walking on natural terrain.
Hawaiʻi residents (kamaʻāina) receive a 25% discount on ticket prices. Adult kamaʻāina tickets are $142.50 and kamaʻāina child tickets (5–12) are $71.25. A valid Hawaiʻi ID may be requested at check-in.
The experience takes place outdoors and light rain is part of the natural setting. In the event of severe weather, guests will be notified in advance with options to reschedule or receive a full refund.
The gathering involves short walking on natural ground. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at 808-300-5252 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event. For cancellations within 48 hours, tickets may be transferred to another date. Please reach out through your booking confirmation for assistance.
Lanikai is presented by Hālau Kaʻeaikahelelani, a non-profit organization. Your ticket directly supports cultural practitioners, musicians, chefs, the local community, and ongoing cultural education and preservation in Hawaiʻi.