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The Big Island’s Newest Nighttime Cultural Experience | Paniolo Legends Under The Lights

A collage of three images: The first shows a man playing a guitar and singing into a microphone, the second shows burning wood or meat on a grill with flames, and the third shows people riding horses and a woman talking to a rider at a rodeo or outdoor event.
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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, 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.

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Cowboy riding a horse at sunset, holding a lasso in a rural setting.
A woman smiling and walking outside during sunset, wearing a denim jacket and red bandana.
A woman riding a horse at dusk, with a calf running alongside, wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt.
A woman wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt riding a horse at an outdoor arena during dusk, waving and smiling.
An older man with a white beard, wearing sunglasses, a white cowboy hat, and a black-and-white checkered shirt, riding a brown horse during dusk or evening, with trees in the background.
Silhouettes of two people riding horses at sunset, with one person holding the reins and the other adjusting their hat, against a vibrant orange sky.
A person riding a horse on a racetrack at sunset with mountains in the background.
A man smiling while riding a horse at night, wearing a plaid shirt and holding a black cowboy hat in the air.
A woman smiling while watching a young boy playing a bean bag toss game outdoors at a gathering or party during sunset.
A gathering of people outside a modern building during sunset, some were jumping rope and engaging in conversations, with a mountain and clear sky in the background.
A group of people on horseback at sunset, engaging in conversation near a wooden fence.
A woman wearing a denim jacket, jeans, a baseball cap, and sunglasses, holding a soda can, smiling outdoors at sunset.
Trays of vegetable salads including green beans and another mixture, on ice at a buffet, with small white labels and a shadow on a beige background.
Cowboy riding a galloping horse at sunset, wearing a checkered shirt and cowboy hat.
Two cowboy riders on horseback with the sun setting in the background, casting a silhouette.
A young boy with blond hair wearing a plaid shirt and jeans playing a wooden game outdoors on grass, with fabric bean bags stacked on the game board.
A smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a denim jacket, standing against a wooden wall.
Meat grilling on an open flame with visible flames and smoke.
Two young children dressed in cowboy attire, wearing cowboy hats and jeans, standing on a stage with microphones, possibly performing or speaking.
Two people wearing cowboy hats riding horses during sunset, silhouetted against a glowing sky.
A cowboy wearing a checkered shirt and a wide-brimmed hat riding a black horse during dusk or evening, with a person's hand holding ropes or reins, and a horse in the background.
A woman wearing a black hat and a checkered shirt riding a horse during a parade, holding a large Union Jack flag. A man in a cowboy hat is riding beside her.
Close-up image of grilled chicken with barbecue sauce and black pepper.
An older man with glasses and a cowboy hat walking a brown horse outdoors in a sunny setting with trees in the background.
A group of people, including a man in a blue Hawaiian shirt holding a camera, standing outdoors near a metal fence with trees in the background.