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

A collage of three images: a man playing guitar and singing into a microphone, a barbecue grill with food on fire, and a woman talking to a man on horseback during a rodeo 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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A man wearing a plaid shirt and cowboy hat riding a horse during sunset, holding a lasso in his right hand, in an equestrian arena with a sunset sky in the background.
A woman smiling while walking outdoors during sunset, wearing a denim jacket, red neck scarf, and earrings.
A woman riding a horse at sunset, holding a lasso, with a calf running beside her in a rodeo or farm setting.
A woman wearing a black cowboy hat, red plaid shirt, and jeans riding a black horse at night with her hand raised, smiling.
An older man riding a horse at dusk, wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, a checkered shirt, and jeans, with a lasso around his waist and riding gear.
Silhouettes of a person riding a horse during sunset
A man wearing a hat and sunglasses riding a brown horse on a racetrack with mountains in the background during sunset.
A man in a plaid shirt riding a horse at dusk, holding a black cowboy hat in the air, with a dark sky and a rail fence in the background.
A woman and a young boy playing a bean bag toss game outdoors at a gathering during the evening. The woman is smiling, wearing a tan shirt, white pants, and a brown jacket, with other people socializing in the background.
People gathered outside a building in a grassy area, some holding lasso ropes, with a mountain in the background, during sunset.
Group of people wearing cowboy hats and checkered shirts, gathered around a wooden fence, with some mounted on horses, during sunset.
A woman outdoors at sunset, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, a denim jacket with embellishments, and jeans, holding cans of drinks, smiling, with other people in the background.
Assorted salads on a buffet table, including ho'o salad with green beans and tomato salad with various ingredients, labeled with small signs.
A man in a checkered shirt and cowboy hat riding a horse during sunset.
Silhouettes of two horseback riders against a sunset, with a fence and signage in the background.
A young boy with blonde hair playing a pile-up game outside. The game involves tossing bean bags into a hole on a wooden board, set on a small table. The boy is wearing a tan shirt, a plaid shirt, and jeans, and is focused on the game.
A woman smiling, wearing a denim jacket and earrings, standing against a wooden wall.
Meat grilling on a barbecue with flames and smoke.
Two children dressed in cowboy outfits, wearing large cowboy hats, standing on a stage with microphones, likely performing or speaking at an event.
Silhouettes of two cowboys riding horses against a sunset background.
A person riding a horse at dusk or night, wearing a cowboy hat and checkered shirt, holding a lasso.
A woman wearing a black cowboy hat and a woman wearing a beige cowboy hat riding horses, with one woman holding a large British flag with the Union Jack and the Hawaiian flag design.
A cowboy riding a horse and twirling a lasso in an outdoor arena with a crowd watching.
An older man wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a checkered shirt is walking with a chestnut-colored horse, holding a lead rope in an outdoor setting with trees in the background.
A group of people gathered outdoors, some wearing sunglasses, watching something off-camera with a man in the front holding a camera and wearing a Hawaiian shirt.