Palace Theater: Concerts & Events

N2 Dance: Super Heroes

Friday December 1st @ 7:00pm
Saturday December 2nd @ 2:00pm
Doors, Concession & Box Office open 1 hour prior to showtime

Live Stage Show

Tickets Available Now
$15 General Admission
$25 Priority Orchestra
Keiki under 3 on lap are free.
All tickets are $5 more on Day of Show. All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. 

N2 Dance presents a musical production “SUPER HEROES” on Friday, December 1, 7:00p and Saturday, December 2, 2:00p at the Hilo Palace Theater.  Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $15/General and $25/Orchestra.  Keiki under 3 on lap are free.  Tickets at the door will be $5 more.  The show features a cast of performers ages 5 to adult that will be acting, singing, and dancing in the styles of Hip-hop, Jazz, B-boy, and Hula.

World of Magic 2023

Sunday December 3rd @ 2:00pm
Doors & concessions open at 1:00pm

Live Magic Show | Family Friendly

FREE ADMISSION

The Hilo Elks Lodge 759 will present its annual World of Magic show from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at downtown Hilo’s Palace Theater on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

This year’s show features renowned Oahu based magician Kaulana, with local favorites Bruce and Jennifer Meyers acting as Masters of Ceremony, a chance to meet Big Island Elks Occupational Therapist Chrystalyn Naccarato, and a visit from Santa!


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The Nutcracker Ballet 2023

Friday December 8th @ 7:00pm
Saturday December 9th @ 7:00pm
Sunday December 10th @ 2:00pm
Doors, Box Office & Concessions open 1 hour prior to showtime

Live Ballet

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$20 General Orchestra (first 4 rows of auditorium)
$20 General Admission

All Sales Final, tickets are non-refundable or transferrable. Click on the button below to purchase tickets.

      

Island Dance Academy and the Palace Theater present “The Nutcracker”, with performances on Friday December 8 and Saturday December 9 at 7 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Sunday December 10. Featuring whirling twirling ballerinas, tap dancing soldiers, sword fighting combatants and more, this is a long-time holiday tradition for Hilo, first started by Island Dance Academy’s director, Suen Hughes, in 1989.

And, as a special bonus, Rick Mazurowski will introduce the shows with Christmas music played on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ.

Tiffany Yamashita stars as the Sugarplum Fairy, with Skylee Hiraki as Clara and Lexington Trooien as her Nutcracker Prince. Kiara Kimata dazzles in her role as Spanish Chocolate, and Airi Broomell sparkles as the Dew Drop Fairy.
Along with new choreography and the reworking of traditional dances by Megan Kimata & Kira Okazaki. The production is ever changing, adapting to the dancers’ strengths, including our new comical tap dancing cooks.


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Connections Public Charter School presents “Phoenix Rising”

Wednesday December 13th @ 9:30am & 1:00pm
Doors, Box Office & Concessions open 30 min prior to each show

Live Show

Tickets Available Now
$2 General Admission
Free entry for children 3 and under.
All sales final, tickets are non-refundable or transferable

Connections Public Charter School presents “Phoenix Rising” A variety & Talent Show.
December 13th @ 9:30 and 1:00pm at the Hilo Palace Theater


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An Evening with The Kingston Trio

Wednesday December 13th @ 7:00pm
Doors, Box Office & concessions open at 6:00pm

Live concert

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$45 General Admission
$70 Priority Orchestra
Tickets $5 more on Day of Show. All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. All seating is assigned at the time of ticket purchase.

An Evening with The Kingston Trio live in concert at the historic Hilo Palace Theater.

2011 Grammy Life-Time Achievement Award Winner

Fans of legendary folk icons THE KINGSTON TRIO now have an opportunity to re-discover their timeless music as part of their national “Keep the Music Playing” tour which celebrates the group’s more than 60 years of entertaining audiences everywhere with performances of all the Trio’s best-loved songs.”

Charted Hits:  ‘ Tom Dooley’,  ‘MTA’ (He’ll Never Return),  ‘Where Have All The Flowers Gone’,  ‘Scotch & Soda’,  ‘Greenback Dollar’, ‘A Worried Man’, ‘Hard Travelin’, ‘Five Hundred Miles’, ‘Tijuana Jail’, ‘I’m Goin’ Home’,  ‘This Land Is Your Land’, and many more.  With A Special Tribute To Arlo Guthrie!


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Hilo Jazz Orchestra – The Beatles Abbey Road Tribute Concert

Thursday December 14th @ 7:00pm
Doors, Box Office & concessions open 1 hour prior to showtime

Live Concert

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$10 Student with valid ID
$20 General Admission
$30 Priority Orchestra Seating
All tickets are $5 more on Day of Show except Student Tickets. Seating is assigned at the time of ticket purchase. All sales final. Tickets are non-transferable or refundable.

The Hilo Jazz Orchestra performs a tribute to The Beatles’ Abbey Road, live in concert.


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Center Stage Winter Showcase and Fundraiser

Saturday December 16th, Keiki performance @ 3:00pm
Saturday December 16th, Winter Showcase @ 7:00pm

Sunday December 17th, Winter Showcase @ 3:00pm
Click on the showtime above to purchase tickets.
Doors, Box Office & concessions open at 2:30pm on Saturday Dec 16th
Doors, Box Office & concessions open at 2:00pm on Sunday Dec 17th

Live show
Keiki show approx  min
Showcase approx 120 min

Tickets Available Now

Saturday Mini Keiki Show: 
$9 General Admission
$12 Priority Orchestra
Lap keiki are free

Saturday & Sunday Winter Showcase:
$20 General Admission
$25 Priority Orchestra
Lap keiki are free
All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. All seating is assigned at the time of ticket purchase.

Center Stage Dance Alliance presents their annual Winter Showcase & Fundraiser at The Palace Theater on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17.

On Saturday, Center Stage will showcase their little keiki classes at 3pm, followed by fundraiser festivities in the Palace lobby at 3:30-5p, including a silent auction, bake sale, live music, face painting, and other fun activities for keiki.

At 7pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday, Winter Showcase dance performances feature classes showcasing styles in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and breakdancing.

Join us for a weekend of live performances and holiday cheer!


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Nā Palapalai LIVE AT HILO PALACE 2024

Saturday March 30th @ 7:00pm
Doors, box office and concessions open at 6:00pm

Live Concert

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$99 VIP – See details below  
$39 General Admission
* All seating is assigned. Tickets $5 more on Day of Show. All sales final, tickets are non refundable or transferrable.

Nā Palapalai, the sweethearts of Hawaiian music return to the Historic Palace Theater featuring hula performances by Hilo’s own, Hālau a Keahilapalapa under the direction of Kumu Hula Naoho Kanahele. Kick off pre-Merrie Monarch festivities with this special night of Hula and Hawaiian music. Come early and shop at the show. Tons of concert tees, Niihau jewelry and CDs for sale at our POP UP Shop in the lobby.

VIP ticket Includes:

• Priority Best-in-House seating
• Kuana elegant culture Niihau earrings or Tahitian pearl pendant Gift Bag (Valued at $139)


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Na Kumu Hula ‘Uniki

Friday July 19th, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Doors, box office and concessions open at 5:00pm

Live ceremony event
approx 120 min

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$25 General Admission
*All seats are assigned at time of purchase. Tickets are non-refundable, all sales final. 

Ho’okahi Wai ‘O Ka Like – We Are One


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