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

A collage of three images showing a cowboy playing guitar and singing, a close-up of food being grilled over flames, and cowboys on horses during sunset with a woman talking to one of the cowboys.

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.

[ View the Arena Program & Menu ]

Farmer riding a horse at sunset, wearing a cowboy hat and checkered shirt, holding a lasso in a rural setting.
A woman smiling and walking outdoors in the evening, wearing a denim jacket and red bandana, with a dark sky in the background.
A person riding a horse at dusk, holding a lasso, with a baby calf running alongside on a dirt arena with a fence and trees in the background.
A woman riding a horse at an outdoor rodeo or ranch, wearing a black cowboy hat and plaid shirt, waving with one hand and smiling.
An older man with a white beard wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a checkered shirt rides a chestnut horse at dusk. The rider has a lasso coiled on his saddle and wears protective blue leg wraps on the horse.
Silhouettes of two people riding horses at sunset, with one person holding the reins and the other making a gesture, against a bright setting sun.
Older man riding a horse on a racetrack during sunset, with distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A man wearing a plaid shirt is riding a horse at night, holding a cowboy hat in the air with a smile on his face.
A woman and young boy playing a game of cornhole outdoors during an evening event with string lights. The woman looks down at the boy, who is about to throw a beanbag.
People gathered outdoors in the late afternoon sunshine for an event, with some dancing and socializing on a grassy area in front of a building, and with a mountain in the background.
Group of people on horseback at a rodeo or equestrian event during sunset, wearing plaid shirts and cowboy hats, with a woman gesturing while talking to the riders.
A woman in a denim jacket, jeans, and a cap holding two cans of soda, smiling during the sunset outdoors.
Pan of green salad with chopped vegetables, labeled 'Horiò Salad,' and other food items with labels 'Karakta,' on a black tray with ice, sunlight casting shadows.
A cowboy in a checkered shirt riding a horse during sunset.
Two silhouetted cowboys riding horses at sunset on a rodeo or ranch.
A young boy with blonde hair wearing a plaid shirt and jeans playing a ring toss game outdoors on the grass.
A young woman with dark hair, smiling, wearing a denim jacket and earrings, standing against a dark wooden wall.
Meat sizzling on a grill with flames and smoke.
Two young children dressed in cowboy outfits, wearing hats, standing at microphones on a stage, possibly performing or speaking.
Silhouettes of two horseback riders wearing cowboy hats at sunset.
A cowboy riding a bucking horse during dusk or early evening, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and plaid shirt, holding a lasso.
Two people riding horses, one woman holding a large flag with the design of the Hawaiian state flag, wearing a black hat and plaid shirt, with a man beside her wearing a tan hat and plaid shirt. They are outdoors with trees in the background.
Close-up of roasted chicken drumsticks with crispy, seasoned skin.
A man with a cowboy hat and glasses walking alongside a brown horse with a braided mane, holding a lead rope, outdoors in a sunny area with trees in the background.
A group of people standing outdoors beside a metal fence, with one man in the foreground holding a camera, some wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, appearing to watch an event.