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2026 will be the 11th Anniversary of the first Maui Songwriters Festival, bringing some of the worlds' best Singer-Songwriters, Producers and Composers from Nashville to perform their #1 songs while sharing the stories behind the songs in intimate to large scale acoustic shows. The songs performed cover genres from Country, Pop, Rock, Americana, Hip Hop, Christian to R & B.​  These amazing Songwriters are also some of the biggest Artists in Country Music. Enjoy these shows in one of the most beautiful places in the world.​

In 2026 we will once again partner with the best in their industries Sony Music Publishing Nashville, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua and Delta Airlines.​

 

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 covering all genres. ​

 

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' - 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 to 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.

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2026 TALENT

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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.

 'Maui Alaloa Live' Songwriter Showcase

 Wednesday February 11th

6:00 - 9:30pm

Alaloa Lounge 

 

 

AKONI PALOMINO    US AIR FORCE BAND OF THE PACIFIC

more to be announced

 

A relaxed evening of island sounds with  Maui's own Singer-Songwriters in the newly reimagined 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 February 12th

7:00 - 8:00pm

Alaloa Lounge

 

 

KAPALI LONG

 

​MSWF FIND is a Singer-Songwriter we believe has the potential to be a #1

Singer-Songwriter that currently is unsigned and self- funded.

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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 February 12th

8:00 - 9:30pm

Alaloa Lounge

REID HAUGHTON   DAN ALLEY   NEIL MEDLEY

relaxed evening with Nasville Singer-Songwriters in the newly reimagined 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

'How I Wrote That Song VIP' Experience

Friday February 13th

~ Wine & Chef Bites ~

5:30-6:30pm

Aloha Pavilion Lawn 

 

Chef Bites created by the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua culinary team

~ Songs & Stories ~ 

6:30-7:30pm

Aloha Pavilion Lawn

​​ JOSIAH QUEEN

One of the most impactful new voices in Christian music, blending raw authenticity with deeply resonant melodies.

With 744 million global streams, his music continues to inspire a wide-reaching and rapidly growing audience.

~ How I Wrote That Song - Chris DeStefano & Friends ~

8:00- 9:30pm

* Seating included with VIP Ticket

 

Hosted by 

Katie Neal​​of Katie & Company

'How I Wrote That Song - Chris DeStefano&Friends'

Friday February 13th

8:00 - 9:30pm

 Aloha Pavilion​​

 

HUDSON WESTBROOK   KAMERON  MARLOWE   ALANA SPRINGSTEEN

 

A night under the stars with some of the biggest Songwriters in Country Music

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.

Hosted by 

Katie Neal of Katie & Company  

*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase

Alii Nui Exclusive
Whale Watch & Snorkel Experience

Saturday February 14th   

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

Valentine's Day Finale & 

 

Finale VIP  Experience
 

Saturday February 14th 

 

Doors 5:30pm

 6:30 - 10:00pm

Aloha Pavilion 


The evening opens with the USAF Band of the Pacific welcoming our guests
 

followed by our Maui Songwriters Festival  'Find'  Kapali Long

 2 - Songwriter Rounds 

 

 Live Short Auction benefitting the Maui Boys & Girls Cubs of Maui 
 

Finishing with our Headliner and special performances
 

 

VIP    Table Seating Wine & Chocolates

GA   Open theater seating

Hosted by 

Katie Neal of Katie & Company  

 

*Beverages and Chef Bites available for purchase

Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

Maui Songwriters Festival Ultimate Experience

February 11th - 15th 

Join the music industry's top 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

* How I Wrote That Song VIP Experience

* Preferred Seating at the  Valentines Day Finale and Benefit Auction

 

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

NEW
A & R SILVER MERCH 

The Maui Songwriters Festival is excited to announce our partnership with A&R Silver, joining forces on their visionary initiative to redefine merchandise and gifting in the music industry. From artists and festivals to major events and organizations, this collaboration focuses on creating items with lasting value.

 

A&R Silver is working in partnership with First Majestic Silver, a $6 billion publicly traded company on the NYSE, and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Mint, the only mining company in the world with its own mint. Together, we’re aligned in our commitment to innovation, legacy, and purpose.

We’re proud to launch this initiative with the 10th Anniversary Maui Songwriters Festival .999 Silver bullion coin, a limited-edition collectible that’s not only a celebration of a decade of music in paradise, but also a true investment in silver.

Custom Necklace

Sterling silver & leather with a .999 silver bullion coin

Ben & Lael is a family-owned business where traditional metalsmith  techniques merge with modern, sleek design.  Since 2000, Ben Caldwell has handcrafted timeless metal sculptures, enamel art, luxury copper and silver tabletop serving pieces, and jewelry worthy of a legacy. Vanity Fair, Vogue, Garden & Gun, Southern Home, Southern Living, and O, The Oprah Magazine have all recognized BEN & LAEL for their artistry and excellence.

Ben Caldwell is now collaborating with his daughter Isabel a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of American Crafts to create these stunning pendants.

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 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.

This year, we raised an additional $40,000, bringing our three-year total to $220,000 in support of Maui’s Boys & Girls Clubs and the community. One of our most heartfelt moments was hosting an assembly for the children at Sacred Hearts School of Lahaina, bringing music and joy to their lives—a gift that, in truth, they gave back to us tenfold.

The 2024 Maui Songwriters Festival directly benefited the ongoing recovery efforts in Maui, raising an incredible $130,000 through a special benefit headlined by Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, and Brad Tursi. Highlights of our fundraising efforts included:
~ A one-of-a-kind Thomas Arvid painted Martin guitar
~ Two ukuleles donated by Bounty Music Maui, signed by all festival performers, Old Dominion, and Steven Tyler
~ Two autographed paintings of Steven Tyler and Willie & Lukas Nelson, created and generously donated by visual artist Karen Jury

In 2023, we raised $40,000 through an auction featuring two signed ukuleles and original Karen Jury artwork, autographed by Willie & Lukas Nelson.

A Heartfelt Thank You

We are immensely grateful to everyone who attended, donated, and bid on auction items, making these contributions possible. Special thanks to:
~ Karen Jury for her breathtaking encaustic paintings 2023, 2024
~ Thomas Arvid for his masterful Martin Guitar painting featuring Cantera Negra Tequila
~ Cantera Negra Tequila, Wagner Family of Wines (Caymus, Emmolo, Sea Sun), Maui Brewing & The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua for sponsoring the 2024 VIP Benefit
~ Pacific Media Group for amplifying our mission through marketing and promotions
~ CMT for featuring our festival on national television before, during, and after the event
~ Delta Air Lines, our incredible 11-year Maui Songwriters Festival partners

This work is only possible because of you. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the people of Maui.

 

Thank you for being part of this journey.

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