Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

The Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival, presented by Kala Koa Entertainment, is an annual celebration of the small four-stringed wonder that has been captivating hearts and bringing musical joy into people’s lives for over 100 years. This unique, family-friendly festival includes workshops for all levels of playing ability and live all-star performances by some of today’s most popular ukulele players (included in admission).

The 8th annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival kicks off with a Luau Meet-and-Greet Friday, September 20; continues Saturday, September 21 with a full day of unlimited access to workshops for all levels, live performances throughout the day, play-alongs and presentations, all for one low, flat entrance fee; and concludes Sunday, September 22, with an afternoon concert featuring international ukulele star Feng E from Taiwan and the Langley Ukulele Ensemble from Vancouver BC (co-presented with the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation).

Come & learn to play ukulele - for FREE! There will be free classes for absolute beginners in the Nakano Theatre all day Saturday, along with demonstrations and prizes. Seats are first come, first served; attendees must bring their own ukulele (there will be a variety of entry-level instruments for sale as well). Classes with Bernadette are great for all ages; classes with Melanie will focus on seniors who want to get started playing ukulele.
 
Schedule:

VIP Luau Meet and Greet

Join us in the Ken Miller Recreation Center Auditorium for an evening of Hawaiian food, Kona coffee from the island of Hawaii, performances, mingling with festival artists, and prizes. Space is limited so grab your spot before they're gone!

Performances by

Timmy Cruz & Friends

Timmy + friends will jam on some tunes sure to delight! This San Diego native's got chops and will be fresh off his stint as a featured performer at the Berlin Ukulele Festival.

Sonia Wilson

Born and raised in Paris, UK-educated and now based in Auckland New Zealand, Sonia's music has taken her from the streets of Paris, across the Kenyan savannah and through remote Himalayan villages. She will be making her way from New Zealand to L.A. by way of Hawai'i, Reunion Island (next to Madagascar) and across the U.S. to share with us her original songs in French, English, Spanish and Te Reo Māori/Hawaiian. Click the pic to learn more about Sonia

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