Paniolo Legends Under The Lights

The Ultimate Summer Social: Cowboy Culture, Live Music & Heritage BBQ Under the Stars This is the place to be this summer. Paniolo Legends Under the Lights is a high-production, high-energy monthly residency that blends raw, unscripted horsemanship with the island's best summer social scene. Think modern heritage meets festival energy—bringing together incredible style, live music, open-air bars, and a premium long-table BBQ feast that makes for an unforgettable night for the whole ʻohana under the arena lights of the historic Waikōloa Stables. Now Booking the Summer Series: Thursday, July 9th at 6:00 PM – The Mid-Summer Feature Thursday, August 13th at 6:00 PM – The Peak-Summer Feature Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00 PM – The Labor Day Weekend Feature Tickets are strictly limited and these nights will sell out. Select your date and preferred experience tier below to lock in your spot at the long-table. The Immersive Evening Lineup: 6:00 PM: The Open-Air Social & Golden Hour: Arrive as the sun dips below the Kohala Coast. Grab a drink, listen to live music, mix and mingle, and step into the arena to interact with the horses and capture incredible golden hour photos. Includes artisanal pūpūs and two premium drink tickets. The Heritage BBQ Feast: A premium, long-table dining experience curated by Umeke's, celebrating authentic, smoky island flavors and concluded with a decadent signature dessert. The Main Event: Legends Under the Lights: The centerpiece of the night—a high-production, unscripted display of live paniolo horsemanship, cinematic historical storytelling, and traditional music beneath the stadium lights. The After-Hours Party: The conversation doesn't stop when the show ends. Stay late to talk story with the cowboys, dance, drink, and experience the magic of the stables under the stars.