Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi High School Hōʻike

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Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi High School Hōʻike

History of Hōʻike at Kamehameha Schools

In 2013, Hōʻike returned to an all-school production, showcasing the school's first Hawaiian Opera - Keaomelemele.

In 2016, students

In 2018, the school's first ever rock opera "Kū I Ka Mana" was performed.

News and announcements

March 3, 2026

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian opera heads to Hilo stage

Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi revives its original Hawaiian opera before taking the production to Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

March 2, 2026

Watch the 2026 Kauhale Band Festival

For the first time, a Tri-Campus Kauhale Band Festival is put together blending bands from KS Hawaiʻi, Maui, and Kapālama, along with our Alumni/Community band for a wonderful night of music.

February 23, 2026

Keaomelemele returns for Hōʻike 2026 in a whole new way

Our original Hawaiian opera, which debuted in 2013, is back in a brand new way - including new arrangements and a whole new venue! Watch it March 12 & 13 at UH Hilo.

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