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  • Hilo Then & Now

    Free Entry. Film Program exploring the arts and culture of downtown Hilo through the lens of the historic Palace Theater.

  • Olmo

    In 1979 New Mexico, young Olmo would much rather hang out with his best friend and impress his beautiful next-door neighbor, Nina, than take care of his ailing father. When...

  • Rent

    In New York City’s gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

  • CatVideoFest 2026

    10% of Ticket sale proceeds goes toward helping Big Island cats in need via our community partner Actions 4 Animals who will have a booth in the lobby for both...

  • Island Magic Mike

    Born and raised on the North Shore of O’ahu, Mike Garcia is a connoisseur of local comedy. Growing up he was considered the class clown, and now has taken his...

  • CatVideoFest 2026

    10% of Ticket sale proceeds goes toward helping Big Island cats in need via our community partner Actions 4 Animals who will have a booth in the lobby for both...

  • Labor Day Holiday

    Our business office will be closed in observance of Labor Day and will return to normal office hours on Tuesday September 8th.

  • Hilo Hula Tuesdays

    Free entry. Hilo Hula Tuesday is a free live cultural program brought to you by Destination Hilo, with Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna.

  • The Samurai and the Prisoner

    Based on Honobu Yonezawa’s novel. Set in 16th century Japan, follows Lord Murashige Araki who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda to...

  • Labyrinth

    Teenage Sarah journeys through a maze to save her baby brother from the Goblin King.

  • The Samurai and the Prisoner

    Based on Honobu Yonezawa’s novel. Set in 16th century Japan, follows Lord Murashige Araki who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda to...

  • Ooklah The Moc

    Ooklah The Moc is a band from Palolo, Oahu, Hawaii, that formed in 1997 playing roots reggae. Through the years and several lineup changes, Ooklah became a strictly roots dub...

  • Moloka’i Bound

    Fresh out of a multi-year stint in prison, Kainoa returns to his family hoping to reconnect with his adolescent son, rekindle things with his ex, and reintegrate into his native...

  • Moloka’i Bound

    Fresh out of a multi-year stint in prison, Kainoa returns to his family hoping to reconnect with his adolescent son, rekindle things with his ex, and reintegrate into his native...

  • Historic Films of Old Hawai’i

    Free entry. Take a step back in time and enjoy a curated collection of short films showcasing Hawai’i Island in the 1930s-40s, including a trip on the scenic railroad!

  • The Phantom of the Opera

    A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opéra House.

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    The Hilo Palace Theater is proud to present THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as the official kick off to spooky season. Sing a long to this iconic cult classic, dress...

  • Lava Docs

    Free entry. Oh my magma! Explore the history of the world’s most active volcano: Kilauea.