When Does Merrie Monarch Start?

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After the world's most popular hula event was postponed in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival is set to make its return to television on Thursday, July 1 ― and there are more ways than ever to watch!

Is Merrie Monarch 2021 Cancelled?

Merrie Monarch Festival 2021 Officially Moving Forward

After months of developing rigorous safety guidelines and a television broadcast plan that will allow for a virtual audience experience, the Merrie Monarch Festival announced today that the hula competition will be held this summer.

What channel is Merrie Monarch 2021?

All three nights of the 2021 Merrie Monarch Festival will be televised on K5, the broadcast home of the festival. You can find K5 on channel 6 if you are a Spectrum, Hawaiian Tel or DirecTV customer, and channel 8 if you are a Dish Network subscriber.