Hilo Palace Theater

From the swamp to the stage to the big screen, enjoy the filmed version of the Palace’s 2024 production of SHREK: The Musical. Kick off SHREK WEEK 2026 with this free community screening. Pay what you want to support, all proceeds go toward this year’s fall musical production of THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.

200+ creators came together to remake the beloved cinematic fairy tell in their own styles. After his swamp is filled with magical creatures, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for a villainous lord in order to get his land back.

A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.

Free Entry. Enjoy First Friday in downtown Hilo’s historic Palace Theater lobby – featuring live music from The Sazerac Bros!

A Live Burlesque Variety Show inspired by the classic animated film. ADULTS ONLY, 18+.

SHREK WEEK concludes with a special presentation of all 4 original Shrek films playing back to back. Watch them all or relive the magic of your favorite one, each film is specially priced at $5.

A hard-drinking country music star falls in love with a singer whose career quickly takes off.

Love, Surrender & Devotion. Larry Dupio and the Palace Theater are proud to present a live tribute concert of The Music of Carlos Santana. Larry Dupio is joined by world class musicians to perform Santana’s music from the Palace stage.

Halloween Night screening with costume contest at 8:30pm. Come in costume and get $2 off ticket price. Fun participation kits available.

David Sedaris, America?s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns following publication of his most recent book of short stories, Happy Go Lucky, and his first ever children?s book, Pretty Ugly. In his customary sartorial and humorous manner, David will make you laugh and think in equal measures, with all new, unpublished stories and commentary. As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing.