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19th Annual Duke’s Ukes Contest
Calling All Ukulele Players!
Showcase Your Talent At The Annual Duke’s Ukes Competition.
Audition dates are set for the 2026 Duke’s Ukes Contest. Invite your family and friends to strum down to the 19TH ANNUAL DUKE’S UKES CONTEST at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
CONTEST DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2025
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Royal Grove Stage at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
FOUR DIVISIONS:
- Keiki Instrumental
- Keiki Instrumental with Vocals
- Youth Instrumental
- Youth Instrumental with Vocals
Contestants may only enter ONE division
TO ENTER:
Contestants must be 18 years old or younger and must submit an online application and audition video between Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.
Finalists per category will be notified by Friday, September 18th, 2026.
PRIZE:
First place winner in each category will receive a Koa Ukulele and get the opportunity to perform on stage at Duke’s Waikiki! All contestants will receive a Duke’s Ukes swag bag.
For more information and to submit your Duke’s Ukes application and audition file, please click here.
CONTESTANTS AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
- The information in this form is complete and truthful.
- To perform, compete in a professional manner, and be supportive of other contestants, as this competition is meant for everyone to have fun.
- Permit the use of photographs and/or video taken of the performer for any promotional and/or advertising means by Duke’s Waikiki and T S Restaurants.
- By the submission of this application, I, as the participant/or parent of the participant, agree to release Duke’s Waikiki, TS Restaurants, and all attendant personnel from liability.