Hawaii Festivals & Events > Oahu Events Calendar
Oahu plays host to unique festivals and events. These special events present a great opportunity to mingle with the local people and gain insight into Hawaii’s lifestyle, heritage, customs, cuisine, and more. Our calendar has been carefully curated for holiday-makers to highlight what’s on around the island of Oahu.
*As each month approaches more events will be announced, please bookmark this page and refer back to it for updates. Note, some events require tickets to be purchased in advance.
January
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various January 2024)
- January Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (January 2024)
- New Year’s Day (1 January 2024)
- Fukubukuro (1 January 2024)
- First Day Hike on Oahu (1 January 2024)
- Sony Open in Hawaii (8-14 January 2024)
- Polynesian Bowl (19 January 2024)
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade – Ala Moana Beach Park to Waikiki Shell (TBC January 2024)
- New Year’s Ohana Festival (TBC January 2024)
- Billabong Pro Pipeline (TBC January 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in January 2024:
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February
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various February 2024)
- February Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (February 2024)
- Billabong Pro Pipeline (TBC February 2024)
- Chinese New Year (10 February 2024)
- Superbowl LVI Watch Parties (11 February 2024)
- Mardi Gras Day (13 February 2024)
- Valentine’s Day Events on Oahu (14 February 2024)
- Punahou Carnival (TBC February 2024)
- Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic (TBC February 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in February 2024:
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March
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various March 2024)
- March Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (March 2024)
- Girls’ Day/Momo no Sekku (3 March 2024)
- Honolulu Festival (8-10 March 2024)
- St Patrick’s Day Events on Oahu (17 March 2024)
- Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day (26 March 2024)
- Good Friday (29 March 2024)
- National Vietnam Veteran’s Day Parade on Kalakaua Avenue (29 March 2024)
- Kawaii Kon (29-31 March 2024)
- Easter Sunday (31 March 2024)
- Hawaii Kidney Walk (TBC March 2024)
- Annual Prince Kuhio Parade in Kapolei (TBC March 2024)
- Hawaii Rock & Mineral Show (TBC March 2024)
- Hawaii International Film Festival – Spring Showcase (TBC March 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in March 2024:
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April
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various April 2024)
- April Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (April 2024)
- The Hapalua Hawaii’s Half Marathon (14 April 2024)
- Earth Day (22 April 2024)
- 2023 Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games (TBC April 2024)
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival (TBC April 2024)
- Art at the Capitol (TBC April 2024)
- Mauka to Makai Event at Waikiki Aquarium (TBC April 2024)
- Body Mind Spirit Celebration in Honolulu (TBC April 2024)
- The Joy of Sake (TBC April 2024)
- I Love Kailua Town Party (TBC April 2024)
- Anzac Day Memorial Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (TBC April 2024)
- Waikiki Spam Jam (TBC April 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in April 2024:
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May
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various May 2024)
- May Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (May 2024)
- Golden Week (29 April-5 May 2024)
- May Day/Lei Day Celebrations (1 May 2024)
- Cinco de Mayo Events on Oahu (5 May 2024)
- Mother’s Day in Hawaii (12 May 2024)
- Hibiscus Half Marathon (26 May 2024)
- Memorial Day Events on Oahu (27 May 2023)
- Hawaii Walls (TBC May 2024)
- East Meets West Conference (TBC May 2024)
- Ko Olina Children’s Festival (TBC May 2024)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (TBC May 2024)
- 50th State Fair (TBC May 2024)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in May 2024:
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June
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various June 2023)
- June Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (June 2023)
- Backyard Adventures at Bishop Museum (19 November-10 August 2023)
- Hokkaido Ramen Festival at Mitsuwa Marketplace (28 April-30 July 2023)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (24 May-20 June 2023)
- Folks You Meet in Longs at Kumu Kahua Theater (25 May-25 June 2023)
- 50th State Fair (26 May-9 July 2023)
- The Bodyguard The Musical at Diamond Head Theatre (26 May-11 June 2023)
- 2023 Young Artists of Hawaii Exhibit at Hawaii State Art Museum (1-17 June 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (2 June 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Royal Hawaiian Center (2 June 2023)
- Emo Nite at The Republik (2 June 2023)
- Honolulu Night Market (3 June 2023)
- Strawberry Full Moon Celebration at Hideout (3 June 2023)
- Stick Figure with Pepper Wisdom Tour at Waikiki Shell (3 June 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: The Princess & The Frog (PG) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (3 June 2023)
- Waikiki Moonlit Festival on Kalakaua Avenue 4-10pm (3 June 2023)
- Miss Hawaii 2023 Finals at Hawaii Theatre (3 June 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Hawaii Kai (3 June 2023)
- 33rd Annual Obon Celebration at Hawaii’s Plantation Village (3 June 2023)
- T&C Surf Grom Contest presented by Duke’s Waikiki (3 & 4 June 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (4 June 2023)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (4 June 2023)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (4 June 2023)
- Royal Cosmetics Days 2023 – Fireworks Display at 8:35pm out front of The Royal Hawaiian Resort (4 June 2023)
- World Oceans Day (8 June 2023)
- King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping at Aliiolani Hale (9 June 2023)
- King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade from Iolani Palace to Queen Kapiolani Park (10 June 2023)
- King Kamehameha Celebration Hoolaulea (Party) at Kapiolani Park (10 June 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Puss in Boots (PG) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (10 June 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Waikiki (10 June 2023)
- June Craft & Collectibles Fair at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (10 June 2023)
- Ocean Day at Waimea Valley (10 June 2023)
- Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall (10 June 2023)
- OZONE Day at the Waikiki Aquarium (10 June 2023)
- National Outlet Shopping Day at Waikele Premium Outlets (10 & 11 June 2023)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (11 June 2023)
- Kids Petting Zoo Day at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (11 June 2023)
- Cats (Broadway in Hawaii) at Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall (13-18 June 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (14 June 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Royal Hawaiian Center (16 June 2023)
- Hawaii Beer Fest at Bishop Museum Great Lawn (17 June 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (17 June 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Jurassic World – Dominion (PG-13) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (17 June 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Haleiwa (17 June 2023)
- Sailor Jerry Festival (17 June 2023)
- Arty & Morgan Page at The Republik (17 June 2023)
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center (17 June 2023)
- Father’s Day in Hawaii (18 June 2023)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (18 June 2023)
- Dad’s Appreciation Day & Classic Cars at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (18 June 2023)
- First Day of Summer in Hawaii (21 June 2023)
- Obon Festival at Hawaii Betsuin (23 & 24 June 2023)
- Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance (23 & 24 June 2023)
- Ali Wong Live (23-25 June 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Luca (PG) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (24 June 2023)
- Waikiki ArtFest (24 & 25 June 2023)
- Ohana Yoga (25 June 2023)
- Hawaii Polo Club “Polo Sunday” Polo Match (25 June 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (28 June 2023)
- Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series at Waikiki Aquarium (29 June 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (30 June 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in June 2023:
- Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise with Open Bar
- Surfing Lesson on Waikiki Beach
- Oahu Da Local’s Food Tour
- History Tour Pub Crawl in Waikiki
- Zipline Tour On Oahu’s North Shore
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July
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various July 2023)
- July Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (July 2023)
- Hokkaido Ramen Festival at Mitsuwa Marketplace (28 April-30 July 2023)
- 50th State Fair (26 May-9 July 2023)
- Soulive at Blue Note Jazz Festival (29 Jun-2 July 2023)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (1 July 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Avengers, 12:00 PM – Infinity War & 5:00 PM – Endgame (PG) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (1 July 2023)
- Endless Summer Festival on Kalakaua Avenue 4-10pm (1 July 2023)
- 10th Annual Moiliili Summer Fest (1 July 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Hawaii Kai (1 July 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Top Gun Maverick (PG-13) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (2 July 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Spirit Untamed (PG) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (3 July 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Captain America, The First Avenger (PG-13) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (4 July 2023)
- 4th of July (4 July 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (7 July 2023)
- Maoli Music Concert (7 & 8 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (7 & 8 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii (7 & 8 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Koboji Shingon Mission (7 & 8 July 2023)
- Dive’n’Movie: Soul (PG) at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii (8 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Windward Buddhist Temple (8 July 2023)
- Obon Dance & Festival at Waipahu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (8 July 2023)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Waikiki (8 July 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (9 July 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (12 July 2023)
- Blue Note Comedy Series: Tony Hinchcliffe at Blue Note Hawaii (14 & 15 July 2023)
- Obon Dance & Festival at Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission (14 & 15 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Shinshu Kyokai Mission of Hawaii (14 & 15 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Waianae Hongwanji (15 July 2023)
- Waikiki Summer Festival from 4-10pm on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki (15 July 2023) *Admission is free to the public
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market –Haleiwa (15 July 2023)
- Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series at Waikiki Aquarium (20 July 2023)
- Bon Dance at Haleiwa Jodo Mission (21 & 22 July 2023)
- Beauty & The Beast at Diamond Head Theatre (21 July-6 August 2023)
- Aiea Hongwanji Mission’s Bon Dance (22 July 2023)
- Jikoen Bon Odori 2023 (22 July 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (26 July 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (27 July 2023)
- “A Journey through the 60’s” with Fourever Fab & Sixtiesmania (29 & 30 July 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (30 July 2023)
- 58th Annual Hawaii State Farm Fair (TBC July 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in July 2023:
RELATED // 4th of July in Hawaii
August
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various August 2023)
- August Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (August 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (4 August 2023)
- Bon Dance Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji (4 & 5 August 2023)
- Kanikapila Waikiki Festival on Kalakaua Avenue 4-10pm (5 August 2023)
- Waikiki ArtFest (5 & 6 August 2023)
- Aloha By Volume Festival (6-7 August 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (9 August 2023)
- Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series at Waikiki Aquarium (10 August 2023)
- Bon Dance at Soto Mission of Aiea–Taiheiji (11 & 12 August 2023)
- Bon Dance at Shingon Mission of Hawaii (11 & 12 August 2023)
- Pearl City Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance (12 August 2023)
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaii (12-13 August 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (13 August 2023)
- American Logistics Association Hawaii Food Show B2B Event (15 August 2023)
- Hawaii Admission Day (18 August 2023)
- Made in Hawaii Festival (18-20 August 2023)
- Mililani Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Bon Dance (18 & 19 August 2023)
- Bon Dance at Jodo Mission of Hawaii (19 August 2023)
- Korean Festival (19 August 2023)
- Duke’s OceanFest (19-27 August 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (23 August 2023)
- Duke Kahanamoku’s Birthday (24 August 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (24 August 2023)
- Tiki in Waikiki (25-27 August 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (27 August 2023)
- Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival – Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall (29 August 2023)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (31 August 2023)
- The Na Hula Festival at Kapiolani Park (TBC August 2023)
- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival (TBC August 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in August 2023:
September
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various September 2023)
- September Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (September 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (1 September 2023)
- Oahu Surf Film Festival (2 September 2023)
- Okinawan Festival (2 & 3 September 2023)
- 52nd Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim (4 September 2023)
- Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival (8-10 September 2023)
- Hawaii Market Expo (8-10 September 2023)
- Waikiki Street Jam from 4-10pm on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki (9 September 2023) *Admission is free to the public
- Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony (9 September 2023)
- Waikiki ArtFest (9 & 10 September 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (10 September 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (13 September 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (14 September 2023)
- Kapahulu Center Matsuri (23 September 2023)
- Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea (Party) on Kalakaua Avenue (23 September 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (24 September 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (27 September 2023)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (28 September 2023)
- Aloha Festivals Floral Parade on Kalakaua Avenue (30 September 2023)
- Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race (TBC September 2023)
- Oktoberfest at Salt at Our Kakaako (TBC September 2023)
- Dita Holifield’s All American Rodeo New Town & Country Stables Waimanalo (TBC September 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in September 2023:
October
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various October 2023)
- October Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (October 2023)
- Honolulu Haunts & Hauntings Ghost Tour (1-31 October 2023)
- Waikiki Night Marchers Ghost Tour (1, 4, 8, 11, 18, 22, 25 & 29 October 2023)
- Haunted Historical Waikiki Ghost Tour (2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 2023)
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour (5, 12, 19 & 26 October 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (6 October 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (10 October 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (11 October 2023)
- Waikiki Fall Festival from 4-10pm on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki (14 October 2023) *Admission is free to the public
- Waikiki ArtFest (14 & 15 October 2023)
- The Secret Garden by Hawaii Opera Theatre (14 & 16 October 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (15 October 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (22 October 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (25 October 2023)
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley (29 October 2023)
- Halloween Events on Oahu (31 October 2023)
- Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival (TBC October 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in October 2023:
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November
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various November 2023)
- November Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (November 2023)
- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival on Oahu (2-5 November 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (3 November 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (5 November 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (5 November 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (8 November 2023)
- Kalakaua Festival from 4-10pm on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki (11 November 2023) *Admission is free to the public
- Waikiki ArtFest (18 & 19 November 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (19 November 2023)
- Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk (19 November 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (22 November 2023)
- Thanksgiving Events on Oahu (23 November 2023)
- Waikiki Holiday Parade along Kalakaua Avenue (24 November 2023)
- Hawaii International Film Festival (TBC November 2023)
- Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (TBC November 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in November 2023:
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December
- Whale Season (December-May) – Top Oahu Whale Watching Tours
- Royal Hawaiian Band Live Performances (Various December 2023)
- December Line-Up at Blue Note Hawaii (December 2023)
- First Friday at Hawaii State Art Museum (1 December 2023)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (3 December 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Kailua (3, 10 & 17 December 2023)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (9 December 2023)
- Honolulu Marathon (10 December 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (13 December 2023)
- Geminid Meteor Shower in Hawaii (13-14 December 2023)
- Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace at Neal Blaisdell Expo Hall (16 & 17 December 2023)
- Nurse Blake – Shock Advised Tour at Hawaii Theatre Center (21 December 2023)
- Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic (21, 22 & 24 December 2023)
- Christmas Day Events on Oahu (25 December 2023)
- Stargazing Show on the Level 6 Garage at International Market Place (27 December 2023)
- New Year’s Eve Events on Oahu (31 December 2023)
- Honolulu City Lights in Downtown Honolulu, a holiday tradition on Oahu (TBC December 2023)
- Jingle Rock Run (TBC December 2023)
- Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade at Hawaii Kai (TBC December 2023)
- Hawaii Holiday Craft & Gift Fair (TBC December 2023)
- Top Oahu Experiences to Book in December 2023:
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