Jake Shimabukuro Brings Holidays in Hawai‘i Concert to Kīlauea
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will present a holiday concert titled "Jake Shimabukuro, Holidays in Hawai‘i" on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea. The performance offers a mix of seasonal music and Shimabukuro's signature playing, giving Kaua‘i residents a local opportunity to celebrate the season and support community arts.
Jake Shimabukuro will bring a holiday concert to Kīlauea on Saturday, December 13, 2025, when he performs "Jake Shimabukuro, Holidays in Hawai‘i" at The Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park. The event is billed as a festive community occasion combining seasonal repertoire with the artist's acclaimed ukulele virtuosity, and it is expected to draw both residents and visitors looking for local holiday programming.
The concert adds a high profile musical event to Kaua‘i's December calendar at a time when year end performances can concentrate spending on dining, retail and hospitality. Local merchants and service providers near Anaina Hou Community Park typically see increased foot traffic on nights with special events, and community parks hosting arts programming help channel cultural tourism into neighborhoods rather than concentrating it solely in resort corridors.
For residents, the show offers an accessible way to participate in a seasonal celebration without traveling to larger islands. The Porter Pavilion setting within Anaina Hou Community Park provides an intimate venue where families and longtime fans can experience Shimabukuro's blend of Hawaiian tradition and contemporary arrangements. Tickets are available for the performance, offering an opportunity to keep holiday entertainment spending within the county and to support local event operations that employ venue staff, contractors and vendors.
Beyond the immediate economic effects, the concert contributes to Kaua‘i's cultural calendar by reinforcing the island's musical traditions and by offering a high quality performance that complements smaller community arts events. Holding the concert at a community park underscores a trend toward using public spaces for arts programming that is both community focused and visitor friendly.
Residents interested in attending should plan for event night traffic and parking near the park, and consider purchasing tickets in advance. The concert provides a chance to celebrate locally, enjoy seasonal music, and support the county's arts and small business ecosystem during the holiday period.
