Flow Fest

Flow Fest 2026 is a gathering of music, movement, land cultivation and community set in one of Hawaiʻi’s most powerful natural spaces — Black Rock Amphitheater in Pāhoa.

Born from earlier incarnations on Hawaiʻi Island, this festival carries forward a living story. When lava reshaped the land and Green Lake was lost, the community adapted. Flow Fest did not end — it transformed.

Now held within a natural black lava amphitheater, Flow Fest 2026 honors the ancient medicine of music, dance, Earth and sky. This is a celebration of a new day, gathering on a land forged by fire, with a vast horizon that opens our sense of possibility and connection.

Expect a curated lineup of artists rooted in conscious music, reggae, world, and community-driven sound to activate our inner pharmacies for wellbeing. More than a concert, Flow Fest is an experience, where rhythm meets ceremony, dance meets intention, and strangers become family. 

Presented by the Church of Aleva (508) C1a, this gathering promotes the healing power of music, and our ability to choose beliefs that promote wellbeing for ourselves and each other. Flow Fest invites each and every person to align with their own authenticity, creativity and miraculousness, if they so choose.

A Grassroots Gathering

This is a drug and alcohol free, grassroots event, small by design and deep in meaning.
A space for locals, visitors, artists, and families to come together with respect for the land and one another.

No Animals, Please

Please leave all pets and animals at home.

Parking

Carpooling is much encouraged! 

Off-site parking will be available. The location of nearby off-site parking will be shared prior to the event.

Limited VIP and high-clearance vehicle in-venue parking available for a fee.

Event Hours

Friday
Doors open: 1:30 PM.

Music starts at 2:00 PM.

Saturday
Doors open: 1:30 PM

Music starts at 2:00 PM.

Sunday
Doors open: 1:30 PM

Music starts at 2:00 PM.

Event Access & Terrain

This event takes place in a natural lava amphitheater approximately a 5-minute walk from the road.
The walk is over fairly flat lava terrain, similar to the walking conditions at the market near Uncle Robert’s.

Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven ground.

ADA Access & Young Children

Due to the natural lava terrain, access can be challenging.
This event may not be suitable for young children or for individuals who have difficulty walking on uneven surfaces.

The walk from parking to the venue is approximately 5–10 minutes. Please plan accordingly.

What to Bring

• Light, easy-to-carry camp chairs
• Water / drinking water
• A flashlight or headlamp for after dark
• A wagon if you plan to bring more than you can comfortably carry.
• Lightweight shade structure. 
• Ground blankets. 
• Personal shade. 

Refund Policy

All sales are final.
No refunds or exchanges.
This is a rain or shine event.

Family-Friendly Notice

This is a family-friendly event.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Support our efforts to cultivate plant life on the lava

Please bring something to plant and support our efforts in growing food sources on the land.