On Hawaii's Big Island, the Polynesian culture of ancient Hawaii has welcomed and absorbed myriad art and traditions from Asia and Europe, creating a unique and colorful mix. Dance the hula and enjoy succulent Island fare at an authentic luau. Upcountry, discover the uniquely blended Hawaiian, Portuguese and Mexican cultures — still alive and well among Hawaii's Paniolos (cowboys) on the Big Island's giant ranches. Hawaii Island area offer a multitude of cultural attractions and events suitable for even the most discriminating tastes. There're some of Hawaiian Islands' cultural organizations — The State Foundation on Culture And The Arts (SFCA), The Hawaii Museums Association (HMA). For those who enjoy sounds of music, theater, and dance, some of the Big Island organizations to become familiar with are — Aloha Performing Arts Center, Hawaii Concert Society, etc.

Galleries. Charming Hawi and harbor town Kawaihae have many good small art galleries It might bring a great pleasure, aesthetic delight and benefit for guests interested in fine arts to visit such Big Island galleries as Gallery at Bamboo, Gallery of Great Things, Kailua Village Artists, Ohana Gallery, Holualoa Gallery, Frameprints Hawaii, and others.

Museums. Historical and arts buffs will enjoy touring the museums located in Big Island area. These include Kamuela Museum, Kona Historical Society Museum, Lyman Museum & Mission House, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hulihee Palace Museum, Jaggar Museum, etc.

Theatres. No doubt theatre-goers will be interested in visiting Big Island theatres and performance centers to extract pleasure and to applaud good acting of both local and touring theatrical companies in Aloha Performing Arts Center, Kahilu Theater Foundation, Palace Theatre, University Theatre, West Hawaii Dance Theatre & Academy, Waimea Community Theatre & Chorus, etc.

Festivals. The Merrie Monarch Festival in April, Kilauea Cultural Festival, Big Island Slack Key Guitar Festival, Tanabata Festival in July, International Festival of The Pacific, Hawaiian Cultural Festival in August, Aloha Festivals in September, Hawaii's Big Island Festival — A Celebration of Diversity, Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in November, among others — Big Island area is host to many annually recurring cultural and musical events, covering the full spectrum of the arts, conventions, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, shows, street parties, parades, and so much more.