3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Maui, Hawaii

Held annually between mid-June and early July, this international festival attracts big-name celebrities who visit Maui for cinema and soirées under the stars around Wailea and at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The not-to-be-missed outdoor Celestial Cinema in Wailea turns golf greens into a spectacular theater under the stars.

This hub of all highbrow arts features everything from hip-hop and reggae performances and Hawaiian slack-key guitar shows to international dance and circus troupes. The complex includes the 350-seat McCoy Theater, the 1,200-seat Castle Theater, the Schaefer International Gallery, and the elegant Yokouchi Pavilion, used for outdoor concerts. There's also a courtyard café for preshow dining and drinks.

In June events for this festival are held at various resorts and restaurants in Kapalua and draw celebrated chefs, sommeliers, industry insiders, and foodies for themed tastings, wine seminars, and evening galas. You can book tickets to individual events or a festival package; tickets can be purchased online or, as the date of the event nears, at specific venues.