YXC 2026 Air Dates: Watch the Finalists, Winners, and Awards Show on ʻŌlelo 53

The 2026 ʻŌlelo Youth Xchange brings together some of the most powerful and creative student storytelling from across Hawaiʻi. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still experience the excitement from home.

All YXC 2026 programming will air on ʻŌlelo 53, featuring finalist showcases, the winners program, and the Spotlight Awards broadcast.

YXC 2026 Finalists Marathon

Get a first look at this year’s selected student work during the Finalists Marathon.

Also available on YouTube: Watch the full playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnr53rBAcZic2m7PP71wW-EazZgsOcAtf

Air Dates:

• April 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• April 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• April 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• April 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM

YXC 2026 Winners Show

Watch the top projects from this year’s competition in the Winners Show.

Air Dates:

• April 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• April 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• April 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
• April 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM

YXC 2026 Spotlight Awards

Celebrate the students behind the work during the YXC 2026 Spotlight Awards.

Air Dates:

• May 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
• May 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• May 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
• May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

How to Watch

All programs will air on ʻŌlelo 53. Viewers can tune in on cable or check local listings for additional streaming availability.