Uke Week 2025 Schedule
All events are online and free of charge but registration is required. Click on the "Free Registration" buttons below to sign up for your choice of events.
Monday, Aug 18
ukuLOUDLY Mix Reveal
Everyone is welcome at the latest ukuLOUDLY mix reveal session. This time our piece is a seriously rockin' rendition of the folk melody Wayfaring Stranger. Come cheer us on! 👏👏👏
Tuesday, Aug 19
Ragalele Workshop
Explore the fascinating world of Indian ragas on ukulele! Join Ragalele co-authors Sayali Tank and James Hill for a free, hands-on workshop for all levels.
Wednesday, Aug 20
From Strum to Stream: Easy Audio/Video for Ukulele
Join influencer / teacher Paul Hennessee for simple, effective tips on how best to record your ukulele and singing for sharing on social media.
Thursday, Aug 21
Preserving the Past, Facing the FutureÂ
Join James Hill and ukulele historian Jim Tranquada for a free, informal discussion of the ukulele's fascinating history and a look inside the new, state-funded Hawaiian Music Archives project. Includes a live Q&A session.
Friday, Aug 22
One Fret A Week is All it Takes
Join James Hill for a sneak peek at his new course One Fret A Week and learn how it connects to the next Uke Heads album, which you can participate in starting in October 2025!
Saturday, Aug 23
Happy Birthday to Uke!
Everyone is welcome to join a toast and sing-along as we celebrate the ukulele's 146th birthday! BYOU (Bring Your Own Uke)!
Happy Birthday to Uke!
On August 23rd, 1879, the sailing ship Ravenscrag arrived in Honolulu, carrying over 400 Madeiran immigrants and their tiny guitars called machetes ("mah-shettes"). It was the first time such a sound had been heard in the Hawaiian Islands. Within a decade the ukulele was the official instrument of Hawai'i.
Uke Week was started in 2021 by Uketropolis founder James Hill as a celebration of ukulele music, community, history and culture. What began as an informal gathering of players and teachers has grown into a global, week-long event that highlights the instrument’s versatility, accessibility, and joyful spirit.
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