HAWAI‘I’S CULTURE, FASHION AND FUN



Summer Saturday Special Performances

Enjoy fun happenings at Ala Moana Center on Summer Saturdays! Celebrate the back-to-school season with special shopping experiences, keiki activities, and complimentary sweet rewards.

Saturday, July 27

Keiki Rise

Keiki Rise

Mall Level 2, Mauka Wing near Target
Saturday, July 27
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Support a dozen young entrepreneurs from Keiki Rise as they showcase their innovative products at a pop-up market. Catch them on Centerstage at 11 a.m. to hear from the keiki business owners and learn more about the Keiki Rise organization.

Learn more about Keiki Rise


Drill Team Hawaii

Drill Team Hawaii

Centerstage
Saturday, July 27
1 p.m.

Don’t miss the thrilling dance performances by the award-winning Drill Team Hawaii bringing more than 50 dancers.

Learn more about Drill Team Hawaii





Close the Distance

Close the Distance

Centerstage
Saturday, July 27
3 p.m.

Dance to the vibrant local tunes of award-winning alternative pop band, Close the Distance, featuring sisters Kira and Ezri Santos alongside drummer Payton Sekigawa.

Learn more about Close the Distance



Hula dancer

Ala Moana Center Hula Show

Centerstage
Saturday, July 27
5 p.m.

Enjoy a free, 20-minute production featuring both kahiko and modern hula.



MADE II ORDER

MADE II ORDER

Centerstage
Saturday, July 27
7 p.m.

MADE II ORDER is a three-piece pop band from Honolulu, Hawaii, consisting of longtime friends Pierrce Furukido (vocals), Aiden Shin (guitar), and Ryan Matsumoto (percussion), known for their melodic "Pacific Pop" sound influenced by R&B, Funk, Rock, and K-Pop genres.

Learn more about MADE II ORDER










Daily Hula Show and Special Performances

Ala Moana Center offers over 800 performances and events each year to give guests a taste of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural traditions. For decades, Centerstage and ‘Ewa Wing Stage have been a platform for entertainers from Hawai’i and throughout the world who travel to Honolulu to perform at Ala Moana Center.
Hula Dancer

Daily Hula Show

Join us for a free 20-minute production featuring both kahiko (traditional) and ʻauana (modern) hula at 5 p.m. daily on Centerstage. The Centerstage Hula Show takes guests on a journey through Hawai‘i, celebrating the music and dances of our islands and honoring wahi pana (sacred places), ali‘i (chiefs/chiefesses and royalty), and akua (gods/goddesses).

5pm Daily on Centerstage*



Musicians

Pau Hana Music Series

Enjoy the music of Hawaiʻi Singers and Songwriters

The Pau Hana Music Series at Ala Moana Center features a diverse range of musical genres, including island, pop, R&B, reggae, rock, soul, and of course, Hawaiian.

5:30 to 6:30pm Daily on ʻEwa Wing Stage

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Hula Dancers

Keiki Hula Show

Every Sunday, enjoy the Keiki Hula Show at 1 p.m. on Centerstage for a demonstration of how the tradition of hula is perpetuated through Hawai‘i’s children.

1pm Sundays on Centerstage*








If you’re interested in performing at Centerstage or Ewa Wing Stage at Ala Moana Center, please complete our Performance Application






Upcoming Performances

Fare Ha'api'ira'a Ori - TUREREURA

Polynesian Dance School from Rangiroa , Tuamotu Islands - French Polynesia

11 - 11:45sm on Thursday, July 25 @ Centerstage


Mckinley HS Summer Orchestra

Performing Summer Orchestra featuring current students and Alumni of Mckinley High School.

1 - 1:45pm on Friday, July 26 @ Centerstage


McKinley HS Summer Band

Concert band featuring current students and alumni of McKinley High School

3 - 3:45pm on Friday, July 26 @ Centerstage


Hawaii State Ballet

Classical Ballet Performances

7 - 7:45pm on Friday, July 26 @ Centerstage


Boogie Down Hawaii & Honolulu Dance Studio

Contemporary and Hip Hop Dance Concert

11 - 11:45am on Sunday, July 28 @ Centerstage


Tomoki Suzuki and Mele Makana Band

Tomoki Suzuki, Japanese Youtuber and Ukulele player performs with Mele Makana--- kids and adult performers with and without special needs

3 - 3:45pm on Sunday, July 28 @ Centerstage


Te Matahi Polynesia

Polynesian Music and Dance Showcase

7 - 7:45pm on Sunday, July 28 @ Centerstage


*Performance schedules may change due to weather or other Center activations without notice.

Keiki rise is an Entrepreneurship program working to build a better financial feature for Hawaii’s Keiki. Our mission at Keiki Rise is to empower and inspire young entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary skills, resources, and support to turn their ideas and startups into successful businesses. Here at Keiki Rise we select 10 of our most outstanding keiki applicants and guide them through a 8 month long program designed to help them grow and succeed here in our islands.

The award-winning Drill Team Hawaii has been Hawaii’s leading precision dance team for more than 40 years. The organization has performed at Hawaii’s biggest sporting events including University of Hawaii football and basketball games and the NFL Pro Bowl. Drill Team Hawaii has also represented the Aloha State in prestigious national events such as the macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York and the Tournament of Roses Parade in California. Teams are made up of students in grades K-12 and are instructed in various dance styles including ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, and jazz.

Close The Distance is an alternative pop band from Honolulu, Hawaii. The group features sisters, Kira (lead guitar/vocals) and Ezri (bass/vocals) Santos, and Payton Sekigawa (drums). Close The Distance made their way onto the Honolulu music scene in 2004. Over the years, the band opened for Billy Ray Cyrus, Kansas, Switchfoot, ONEREPUBLIC, and Halestorm, while also appearing at the music industries’ prestigious NAMM Show in Los Angeles, CA to perform with artists such as Andy Mckee and Journey’s Neal Schon. As a result of their LA concerts, the band was awarded a musical endorsement by Yamaha Music Corporation of America. The band’s current EP release, titled Stream Of Consciousness, is available on Spotify, Apple Music and all streaming platforms.

MADE II ORDER's journey began street-performing in Waikiki during the summer of 2021. They later became a sought-after gigging band, performing at iconic Oahu venues such as The Republik, Mai Tai's Ala Moana, and Duke's Waikiki. The group has had the privilege of sharing the stage with pop sensation "Jordy," opening for local legends "Streetlight Cadence,” and headlining their own show at Nextdoor. On March 15th, 2024, the band’s 4th single, "On My Way," made its radio debut on iHeartMedia station, "PoP! 101.9."

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Youtube: @MADEIIORDER