After two decades of unforgettable performances, cherished memories, and sharing the beautiful tradition of kī hōʻalu with Southern California audiences, January 17, 2027 will mark the 20th and FINAL Southern California Slack Key Festival.
Celebrating the Legacy of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Music
Since 2008, the Southern California Slack Key Festival has grown into the largest Hawaiian music concert event on the mainland U.S., bringing together some of Hawaiʻi's finest musicians, vocalists, and hula artists for an extraordinary celebration of Hawaiian music and culture.
Join us in Redondo Beach for one last unforgettable gathering as we celebrate the music, honor the artists, and say a heartfelt farewell to a beloved Southern California tradition.
At the heart of the festival is kī hōʻalu, Hawaiʻi's traditional slack key guitar style, known for its beautiful fingerpicking, soulful melodies, and distinctive open tunings. This treasured musical tradition has been passed down through generations and introduced to audiences worldwide through recordings and films
such as The Descendants.
More than just a concert, the festival has always been a celebration of Hawaiian culture, storytelling, friendship, and the spirit of aloha.
20th Annual Festival: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center January 17, 2027 2pm
It's the biggest Hawaiian music event of the year! Played from the heart and soul and flowing with vivid tropical images, Hawaiian ki ho'alu (slack key) is one of the great acoustic guitar traditions of the world.
Commemorate the 20th and FINAL South Slack Key Festival with this special edition T-shirt!
Celebrating two decades of music, memories, and aloha, these special keepsakes are available in a variety of comfortable sizes and colors.
Order early so you can wear it January 17, 2027!
Island Fair
Browse a variety of island themed gifts, art, handmade crafts, home decor, accessories & apparel. Enjoy Hawaiian plate lunches, authentic island-style shave ice and goodies.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center: 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach CA
Conveniently located just minutes from LAX, the RBPAC is the Crown Jewel of the South Bay arts scene with a state of the art sound system, friendly onsite staff and plenty of free parking.
Discover Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Music and Traditions
Kings, cattle and cowboys: Read about the fascinating history of Hawaiian ki ho'alu guitar and the musical pioneers who helped shape its sound and legacy.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters: The Recordings
Discover the music of the Masters as recorded and preserved by George Winston for Dancing Cat: Ray Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Cyril Pahinui, George Kuo, Keola Beamer, Ozzie Kotani & more
2027 Artists
George Kuo
Jeff Peterson
Jerry Santos
Hi'ikua
Ikaika Marzo
Ka'ihi Kimokeo
Sonny Lim
Pomaika'i Keawe
Patrick Landeza
Past Festival Performers
Aaron Mahi ● Alan Akaka ● Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom ● Anthony Pfluke ● Anuhea Lim ● Barry Flanagan ● Bob Brozman ● Bobby Ingano ● Bobby Moderow ● Bryan Tolentino ● Cyril Pahinui ● Danny Carvalho ● Dennis Kamakahi ● Ed Gerhard ● Gary Haleamau ● George Kahumoku Jr ● George Kuo ● Greg Sardinha ● Hi'ikua ● Ho'okena ● Ian O'Sullivan ● Ikaika Marzo ● Jeff Au Hoy ● Jeff Linsky ● Jeff Peterson ● Jerry Santos ● Jim "Kimo" West ● John Cruz ● John Keawe ● Justin Firmeza ● Kamuela Kimokeo ● Kainani Kahaunaele ● Kalyn Aolani ● Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole ● Ka'ihi Kimokeo ● Kapono Lopes ● Kawika Kahiapo ● Keao Costa ● Keola Beamer ● Ken Emerson ● Kenneth Makuakane ● Kris Kanoho ● Kunia Galdeira ● Kūpaoa ● Ku'uipo Kumukahi ● Kulāiwi ● Ledward Kaapana ● Lehua Kaapana ● Lorna Lim ● Makaha Sons ● Makana ● Maunalua ● Malie Lyman ● Mitch Chang ● Mike Kaawa ● Namaka Cosma ● Napua Greig ● Natalie Ai Kamauu ● Nathan Aweau ● Nathan Nahinu ● Nani Lim Yap ● Owana Salazar ● Ozzie Kotani ● Patrick Landeza ● Peter Moon ● PJ Landeza ● Pomaika'i Lyman ● Raiatea Helm ● Sean Parks ● Shawn Ishimoto ● Sonny Lim ● Stephen Inglis ● Steven Espaniola ● Weldon Kekauoha ● Annette Lilinoe Kaio ● Asialynn Yap ● Heali'i Stanley ● Kamie-Lei Fujiwara ● Manalani English ● Namakana Lim ● Pono Fernandez
