2026 Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition winners

Oahu halau wins Merrie Monarch overall, kane categories | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

An Oahu halau whose kumu hula is a Keaukaha native made a clean sweep of the kane and overall categories at the 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.

Halau Hiiakainamakalehua takes top honors at 63rd Merrie Monarch Festival

The Oʻahu-based hālau was named the overall winner after performances in the hula kahiko and hula ʻauana competitions.

2026 Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition winners

Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua was named the overall winner of the 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival.

Merrie Monarch concludes with hula ‘auana

The 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition wrapped up Saturday evening at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with group hula ‘auana (modern hula) performances.

Oahu halau with kumu from Keaukaha wins Merrie Monarch

An Oahu halau whose kumu hula is a Keaukaha native made a clean sweep of the kane and overall categories at the 53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition.

Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua Wins Big At Merrie Monarch Festival

HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Oʻahu halau under the direction of Kumu Robert Keano Ka‘upu IV took overall top honors in the 2026 competition.