2026 Kamehameha Schools Song Contest
A radiant celebration of our beloved Ke Ali‘i Pauahi, whose spirit and aloha blossom eternally in the hearts of Hawai‘i.
www.ksbe.eduHere’s the latest I can share about the Kamehameha Song Contest 2026.
- The 106th Kamehameha Schools Song Contest was postponed from March to May 1, 2026 due to severe weather, with the theme honoring Princess Pauahi and her legacy. This makes the event the first in its history to be rescheduled due to weather.[1]
- The May 1, 2026 event took place at Honolulu’s Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, featuring original mele composed for the Pauahi Nona Ka Lei theme, and was broadcast on local outlets (K5 and Hawaii News Now) with a preshow and competition scheduled in the evening.[2]
- News coverage confirms the May 1 date and describes the program as a celebration of Pauahi’s legacy, including new mele created for the contest and performances by student participants. A contemporaneous video recap and local news reports corroborate the May 1 date and outcomes.[3][2]
- Official information from Kamehameha Schools indicates the 2026 contest continued the tradition of honoring Pauahi, with details about the theme and awards published by the school’s site, which aligns with the May 1 date and the on-site event in Honolulu.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull more specific details such as:
- The list of winning songs and award categories for 2026
- The full lineup of participating haumāna (students)
- Where to watch replays or access official recordings
Would you like me to gather those specifics?