About
Set against the dramatic coastline of Maui’s most celebrated luxury resort, the 2027 Maui Songwriters Festival returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua for an extraordinary four-day experience where world-class music, elevated hospitality, and unforgettable oceanfront moments converge.
We are honored to welcome Lauren Daigle as on of our singer-songwriters (more to be announced) and honored to continue our partnership with The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua for the fourth consecutive year.
With a voice that has moved audiences around the globe, Lauren Daigle will be one of the artists to participate creating breathtaking evenings of music and storytelling beneath the stars.
Intimate, spirit-filled performances designed exclusively for guests seeking meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
Now entering its 12th year, the Maui Songwriters Festival has become one of Maui’s premier luxury live music experiences, bringing together award-winning artists, hit songwriters, industry leaders, and music lovers for an immersive celebration of creativity, connection, and island elegance.
Throughout the week, guests will experience:
- Intimate performances from award-winning artists & songwriters
- The stories behind iconic songs performed in an exclusive setting
- Spectacular sunset gatherings overlooking the Pacific
- Curated luxury experiences blending music, hospitality, and Maui’s natural beauty
- A rare opportunity to connect with artists in an authentic and inspiring atmosphere
*Additional artist announcements and special partnerships will be revealed soon.
We are grateful for our continuing partnerships with:
Sony Music Publishing
The worlds #1 music Publishing Company. Sony prides itself on the greatest collection of songs in the world. It is home to the world’s best songwriters, with classic catalogues including The Beatles, Queen, Motown, Carole King, Leiber & Stoller, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones, as well as beloved contemporary songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Calvin Harris, Daddy Yankee, Gabby Barrett, Jay-Z, Luke Bryan, Maluma, Marc Anthony, Miranda Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Sara Bareilles, Sean "Love" Combs, Natalie Grant, Travis Scott, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldridge, Darius Rucker, Clint Black, Cole Swindell and many more.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Voted in 2023 #1 Resort on Maui by Condé Nast Traveler. Immerse yourself in a true Hawaiian luxury resort experience at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Cultural and environmental appreciation combined with world-class amenities and facilities delivers a true escape. From beachfront dining to Hawaiian spa treatments, luxury poolside cabanas, and cultural and recreational activities, this Kapalua, Maui resort is an unforgettable island oasis. Nestled on 54 acres, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua showcases 466 guestrooms, including 107 residential suites, dark wood floors and Hawaiian-inspired artwork. The Spa beckons with treatment rooms framed by private garden showers, volcanic stone grottos, and a fitness center with ocean views. Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment offers all levels of activities from land to sea. Also featured are six dining experiences, an indoor/outdoor meeting space, and a lush organic garden. It is enveloped by our picturesque Kapalua Resort’s two championship golf courses, dining, and a century-old pineapple plantation.
Delta Air Lines
The 'Official Air Line of the Maui Songwriters Festival' and America's Most-Awarded Airline. There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and each other.
We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people’s genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and cared for across every point of their journey with us.
Delta is America's most-awarded airline thanks to the dedication, passion and professionalism of its people. In addition to the awards from J.D. Power and Cirium, Delta has been recognized as the top U.S. airline by the Wall Street Journal; among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies; the World’s Most Admired Airline and one of the Best 100 Companies to Work For according to Fortune; and as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. In addition, Delta has been named to the Civic 50 by Points of Light for the past seven years as one of the most community minded companies in the U.S.
2027 Talent

SHOWS & EXPERIENCES
Shows and VIP Experiences will be held in settings throughout the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Resort the Maui Songwriters Festival Presenting Partner Host Hotel.
Book your stay at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua our host Resort
Book your flight to Maui on Delta the Official Airline of the Maui Songwriters Festival
'Maui Alaloa Live' Songwriter Showcase
Wednesday January 6th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Alaloa Lounge
A relaxed evening of island sounds with Maui's own Singer-Songwriters in the Alaloa Lounge looking out over the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Resort and Pacific Ocean.
Complimentary Show for Resort Guests, Locals & Visitors
*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase
Maui Songwriters Festival - 'Find' Showcase
Thursday January 7th
6:30pm - 7:300pm
Alaloa Lounge
MSWF FIND is a Singer-Songwriter we believe has the potential to be a #1
Singer-Songwriter that currently is unsigned and self- funded.
Hosted by
On-Air Personality Katie Neal of Katie & Company
Complimentary Show for Resort Guests, Locals & Visitors
*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase
'Nashville Alaloa Live' Songwriter Showcase
Thursday January 7th
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Alaloa Lounge
A relaxed evening with Nasville Singer-Songwriters in the Alaloa Lounge looking out over the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Resort and Pacific Ocean.
Hosted by
On-Air Personality Katie Neal of Katie & Company
Complimentary Show for Resort Guests, Locals & Visitors
*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase
'These Are The Days'
Beachside with Lauren Daigle
Chris DeStefano & Friends
'How I Wrote that Song'
&
Drake White
Friday January 8th
6:00pm - 9:30pm
5:15pm Doors & Golden Hour Cocktails (cash bar)
Beach House Lawn
Lauren Daigle
A two-time Grammy®, seven-time Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music
Award, and ten-time GMA Dove Music Award winner. She has performed at the Super Bowl (“America the
Beautiful” with Trombone Shorty), garnered over a billion streams, and sold-out world tours with
performances spanning four continents.
Chris DeStefano
Is a Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Producer and multi instrumentalist. Chris
has 18 #1 songs and has written for Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Nate, Smith, Lee Brice and others.
Drake White
Country Soul Troubadour has generated nearly half a billion streams across fan-favorite albums such as
Spark (2016), the Optymistic (2022) and Low Country High Road (2024).
Touted as on of Rolling Stone's "10 Country Artists you need to know" and a Grammy Artist of tomorrow.
Hosted by
On-Air Personality Katie Neal of Katie & Company
*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase
'Here Tonight' with Brett Young
Band Perry
Nashville Award Winning Songwriters
&
Maui's own
Akoni Palomino
94Tunez of Rebel Souljahz
Kamalani Kawa'a
Saturday January 18
Doors 5:30pm
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Aloha Pavilion
Brett Young
With more than 8.5 billion global streams and seven consecutive No. 1 singles, Rolling Stone has called him “one
of Country’s most consistent radio stars,” carving a lane as one of the genre’s most successful and relatable voices. With an impressive string of hits including “In Case You Didn’t Know”, “Mercy”, “Sleep Without You”, “Like I Loved You”, “Here Tonight”, “Catch” and “Lady”.
Band Perry
The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning group known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with their 9x Platinum smash hit “If I Die Young,” the band has captivated audiences worldwide. Composed of Kimberly Perry and Johnny Costello, the band's 2025 return marks the end of hiatus and the start of a new artistic era.
There will be a silent auction during the evening with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui
Hosted by
On-Air Personality Katie Neal of Katie & Company
*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Maui Festival Ultimate Experience
February 11th - 15th
Join music industry's acclaimed singer-songwriters, producers, and composers from Nashville as they perform their #1 and
Award-Winning songs in beautiful Kapalua, Maui.
INCLUDES
Two All-Access Passes - Maui Songwriters Festival Shows
* 'These Are The Days' an evening Beachside with LAUREN DAIGLE, Chris DeStefano & Friends, Drake White
* Preferred Seating 'Here Tonight' with BRETT YOUNG & The BAND PERRY
A one-time 1,000 USD resort credit
One-day use of VIP Luxury Pool Cabana at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Daily Club Lounge Access for Two
Signed Maui Songwriters Festival Poster

Alii Nui Exclusive
Whale Watch & Snorkel Experience
Date TBD
7:00am - 12:00pm
Slip 56 Ma'alaea Harrbor
Set Sail with Maui Songwriter Festival Artists, Songwriters and
On-Air Personality Katie Neal of Katie & Company
Join talent that will be performing at this year's festival on a Molokini Snorkel-Whale Watch Sail.
*This is an exclusive charter with limited seating

Merch
Aloha Cowboy & Maui Songwriters Festival
Collaboration
We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Aloha Cowboy to introduce the Festival Ivory & Navy Trucker Caps.
Inspired by island days and festival nights, these caps bring together timeless design, premium craftsmanship, and effortless style.
BACK IN STOCK

Community Giving
Giving Back To The Communities We Cherish
At the heart of the Maui Songwriters Festival is a deep commitment to making a difference in the communities we touch. The devastating 2023 Maui fires claimed lives, impacted countless families, and forever changed parts of the island. In response, we have continued our mission to give back, rallying artists, partners, and supporters to provide much-needed relief.
We have raised $240,000+ in support of Maui’s Boys & Girls Clubs and the community over the past 4 years. One of our most heartfelt moments has been hosting along with the Air Force Band of Hawaii an assembly for the children at Sacred Hearts School of Lahaina, bringing music and joy to their lives—a gift that, in truth, they give back to us tenfold.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We are immensely grateful to everyone who attends, donates, sponsors and bids on auction items, making these contributions possible. Special thanks to our 2026 contributors:
~ The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua our host hotel & venue for the 3rd year
~ Pacific Media Group for amplifying our mission through marketing and promotions
~ Delta Air Lines, our incredible 11-year Maui Songwriters Festival partner
Maui Brewing, Ocean Vodka, Vitalitea, Maui Wine, Alii Nui, Maui Ku'ia Chocolate, Galleon Chocolate, Tommy Bahama, Gibson Guitars, Aloha Cowboy, Bounty Music,
This is only possible because of all of you. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the people of Maui.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
















































