January 6-9, 2027 

Highlights  2026-2015

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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.

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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.​

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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.​​