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.
January
- Whale Season (December-May)
- New Year’s Day (1 January 2023)
- Fukubukuro (1 January 2023)
- Cinderella at Diamond Head Theatre (5 January-5 February 2023)
- Sony Open in Hawaii (9-15 January 2023)
- Chinese New Year (22 January 2023)
- Alice in Wonderland Honolulu (28 January 2023)
RELATED // Chinese New Year in Hawaii
February
- Whale Season (December-May)
- Cinderella at Diamond Head Theatre (5 January-5 February 2023)
- Superbowl LVI Watch Parties (12 February 2023)
- Valentine’s Day (14 February 2023)
- Hawaii Opera Theatre – The Elixir of Love at Blaisdell Concert Hall (17 & 19 February 2023)
- Mardi Gras Day (21 February 2023)
- Aloha Comedy Festival (TBC February 2023)
- Heineken Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic at Queen’s Beach in Waikiki (TBC February 2023)
RELATED // Valentine’s Day in Hawaii
March
- Whale Season (December-May)
- Girls’ Day/Momo no Sekku (3 March 2023)
- King’s Runner 10K (5 March 2023)
- St Patrick’s Day (17 March 2023)
- La Cage Aux Folles at Diamond Head Theatre (24 March-9 April 2023)
- Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day (26 March 2023)
- Food-A-Go-Go Week (TBC March 2023)
RELATED // St Patrick’s Day in Hawaii
April
- Whale Season (December-May)
- Kawaii Kon (31 March-2 April 2023)
- La Cage Aux Folles at Diamond Head Theatre (24 March-9 April 2023)
- Good Friday (7 April 2023)
- Potted Potter The Unauthorized Harry Experience A Parody by Dan & Jeff at Hawaii Theatre (7, 8 & 9 April 2023)
- Easter Sunday (9 April 2023)
- The Hapalua Hawaii’s Half Marathon (16 April 2023)
- Earth Day (22 April 2023)
- Hawaii Opera Theatre – Gianni Schicchi at Blaisdell Concert Hall (28 & 30 April 2023)
- Golden Week (29 April-5 May 2023)
- Waikiki Spam Jam (TBC April 2023)
- Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase (TBC April 2023)
- Food-A-Go-Go Week (TBC April 2023)
- Honolulu On Tap Craft Beer Festival (TBC 2023)
- Grand Lanai Restaurant Week at International Market Place (TBC April 2023)
- Mind Body Spirit Celebration in Honolulu (TBC April 2023)
- Anzac Day Memorial Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (TBC April 2023)
RELATED // Easter in Hawaii
May
- Whale Season (December-May)
- Golden Week (29 April-5 May 2023)
- May Day/Lei Day Celebrations (1 May 2023)
- Cinco de Mayo (5 May 2023)
- Mother’s Day in Hawaii (14 May 2023)
- The Bodyguard The Musical at Diamond Head Theatre (26 May-11 June 2023)
- Hibiscus Half Marathon (28 May 2023)
- Memorial Day (29 May 2023)
- Lantern Floating Hawaii (TBC May 2023)
- Frolic Hawaii’s 5th Annual Poke Fest (TBC May 2023)
- Waikiki Spam Jam (TBC May 2023)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (TBC May 2023) *pending bloom
- 50th State Fair at Aloha Stadium (TBC May 2023)
RELATED // Cinco de Mayo in Hawaii; Mother’s Day in Hawaii; Memorial Day in Hawaii
June
- Bon Season (June-September)
- The Bodyguard The Musical at Diamond Head Theatre (26 May-11 June 2023)
- World Oceans Day (8 June 2023)
- Pan Pacific Festival (9-11 June 2023)
- Father’s Day in Hawaii (18 June 2023)
- First Day of Summer (21 June 2023)
- Mana Honua Summer Fun Run & Festival at Kualoa Ranch (24 June 2023)
- King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping at Aliiolani Hale (TBC June 2023)
- King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade from Iolani Palace to Queen Kapiolani Park (TBC June 2023)
- King Kamehameha Celebration Hoolaulea (Party) at Kapiolani Park (TBC June 2023)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (TBC June 2023) *pending bloom
- 50th State Fair at Aloha Stadium (TBC June 2023)
- World Surf League: Priority Destinations Pro at Ala Moana Bowls (TBC June 2023)
- Filipino Food Week (TBC June 2023)
- The Joy of Sake at Hawaii Convention Center (TBC June 2023)
- Ewa Sweet Festival at Aloun Farms Hawaii (TBC June 2023)
RELATED // Father’s Day in Hawaii
July
- Bon Season (June-September)
- 4th of July (4 July 2023)
- Beauty & The Beast at Diamond Head Theatre (21 July-6 August 2023)
- Waimanalo Country Farms Sunflower Festival (TBC July 2023) *pending bloom
- 50th State Fair at Aloha Stadium (TBC July 2023)
- 58th Annual Hawaii State Farm Fair (TBC July 2023)
RELATED // 4th of July in Hawaii
August
- Bon Season (June-September)
- The Studio Ghibli Festival (1 June-11 August 2022)
- Monarchs & More: An Interactive Butterfly Exhibit at Pearlridge Center (1 July-14 August 2022)
- Taste of Oahu Night Market at Aloha Stadium (4-10pm, 5 August 2022)
- New Kids On The Block at Neal S Blaisdell Arena (5, 6 & 7 August 2022)
- Paula Fuga’s Tribute to Aretha Franklin at Blue Note Hawaii (5 & 6 August 2022)
- Jim Jefferies: The Moist Tour at Hawaii Theatre Center (6 August 2022)
- Koolau Sunset Market at Koolau Center (6 August 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Koko Head Elementary School (6 August 2022)
- Island Crafters Market at International Marketplace (6 & 7 August 2022)
- Aloha By Volume Festival – Seltzers & Ciders Edition “Oahu’s Largest Beer Garden” at Windward Mall (6 & 7 August 2022)
- The Na Hula Festival at Kapiolani Park (7 August 2022)
- Mimosas & Marys Daytime Drag and Variety Show at Hula’s Waikiki (7 August 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (10 August 2022)
- Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert Series by Streetlight Cadence and Friends at Waikiki Aquarium (11 August 2022)
- Food Truck Friday at Koko Head Elementary School (12 August 2022)
- Ala Moana Night Market (12 August 2022)
- What The Truck! at Kakaako Makai (12 August 2022)
- Ohana Festival Block Party on Kalakaua Avenue (13 August 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (13 August 2022)
- End of Summer Gift Fair at Ka Makana Alii (13 August 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – Acupuncture: An Eastern Approach to Medicine (13 August 2022)
- Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes (13 August 2022)
- 40th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Waikiki Style! at Waikiki Aquarium (13 August 2022)
- Kaneohe Bay Air Show & Open House at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (13 & 14 August 2022)
- Hawaii Admission Day (19 August 2022)
- Kaimuki Kau Kau Stop & Shop at Aliiolani Elementary School (5-9pm, 19 August 2022)
- Duke’s OceanFest (20-28 August 2022)
- Korean Festival at Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds (11am-8pm, 20 August 2022)
- Honolulu’s Makers Market (20 August 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waialua Community Association in Haleiwa (20 August 2022)
- Endless Summer Market by Aloha Home Market in Kailua (21 August 2022)
- Sunday Comedy Brunch at Blue Note Hawaii (21 August 2022)
- Hoolauna Aloha Hula Festival (21 August 2022)
- Duke Kahanamoku’s Birthday (24 August)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (24 August 2022)
- Local Comedy Showcase at Blue Note Hawaii (24 August 2022)
- Taylor Dayne at Blue Note Hawaii (25 & 26 August 2022)
- Ala Moana Night Market (26 August 2022)
- Ohana Music Festival 2022 at Waikiki Shell (26 & 27 August 2022)
- Aloha Mele at Hawaii Theatre Center (26 & 27 August 2022)
- Tiki in Waikiki (26-28 August 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – Deep Sleep Solutions (27 August 2022)
- A Night of Music Under The Stars at Sea Life Park (27 August 2022)
- Ohana Nights (Food, Drinks, Crafts, Retail) at Windward Mall (27 August 2022)
- Don Tiki and The Waitiki 7 at Hawaii Theatre Center (28 August 2022)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (28 August 2022)
- Natsu Matsuri Summer Festival at Pearl Country Club (31 August 2022)
September
- Bon Season (June-September)
- Taste of Oahu Night Market at Aloha Stadium (2 September 2022)
- Koolau Sunset Market at Koolau Center (3 September 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Koko Head Elementary School (3 September 2022)
- Babyface at Neal S Blaisdell Arena (3 September 2022)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (3 September 2022)
- ART+FLEA Market at Ward Village (3 & 4 September 2022)
- Okinawan Festival at the Hawaii Convention Center (3 & 4 September 2022)
- Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim (5 September 2022)
- Okinawan FEASTival (5-19 September 2022)
- What The Truck! at Kakaako Makai (9 September 2022)
- Bishop Museum After Hours Event (9 September 2022)
- West Oahu Music Fest (9 September 2022)
- Anything Goes at Diamond Head Theatre (9-25 September 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – Your Guide to Gluten (10 September 2022)
- Waikiki Street Jam on Kalakaua Avenue between Seaside and Uluniu Avenues (10 September 2022)
- Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony (10 September 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (10 September 2022)
- Kolohe Kai at Waikiki Shell (10 September 2022)
- Kalo & Awa Day at Waimea Valley on Oahu’s North Shore (10 September 2022)
- 46th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow 2022 (10-11 September 2022)
- Jurassic Empire Indoor Event at Hawaii Convention Center (10-11 September 2022)
- Aloha Pet and Family Fair (10-11 September 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (14 September 2022)
- Jersey Boys (Touring) at Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall (14-22 September 2022)
- Outrigger Day Celebration Live Hawaiian Entertainment at Waikiki Beach Walk (16 September 2022)
- Hiroshima Domo Tour at Blue Note Hawaii (16 & 17 September 2022)
- Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea (Party) on Kalakaua Avenue (17 September 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waialua Community Association in Haleiwa (17 September 2022)
- ReUp Vintage & Secondhand Flea Market in Chinatown (17 September 2022)
- Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race (17 September 2022)
- Oktoberfest 2022 at Salt at Our Kakaako (17 September 2022)
- Mele Halia Sunday Showcase, Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble at Waikiki Beach Walk (18 September 2022)
- End of Summer Sizzle Market by Aloha Home Market in Kailua (18 September 2022)
- Kapa Mag WE Fashion Festival 2022 at Kakaako Waterfront Park (18 September 2022)
- San Gennaro Week ‘Celebrating Italian Cuisine’ at The Surfjack Hotel (19 September 2022)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (21 September 2022)
- Eddie Ortiz and Son Caribe Hawaii – Buho Homecoming Concert (23 September 2022)
- The MayJah RayJah Music Festival 2022 at Aloha Tower Marketplace (23 & 24 September 2022)
- The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition at Hawaii Theatre Center (23-25 September 2022)
- Aloha Festivals Floral Parade on Kalakaua Avenue (24 September 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – Acupuncture for Pain Relief (24 September 2022)
- Yacht Rock Pool Party at The Surfjack Hotel (24 September 2022)
- Oktoberfest Hawaii Beerfest at Aloha Stadium (24 September 2022)
- ART+FLEA Market at Ward Village (24 & 25 September 2022)
- Makana at Blue Note Hawaii (24-25 September 2022)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (25 September 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (28 September 2022)
- Maxi Priest at Blue Note Hawaii (28 & 29 September 2022)
October
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Koko Head Elementary School (10am-3pm, 1 October 2022)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (1 October 2022)
- Windward Mall’s 2nd Annual Bon Dance Festival (1 October 2022)
- Kona Nui Nights at Ward Village (5 October 2022)
- Journey at Neal S Blaisdell Arena (5 & 6 October 2022)
- Taste of Oahu Night Market at Aloha Stadium (7 October 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – Feng Shui: Creating Harmony in Your Life (8 October 2022)
- Waikiki Fall Festival Block Party on Kalakaua Avenue (8 October 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (8 October 2022)
- Koolau Sunset Market at Koolau Center (8 October 2022)
- 13th Annual Over The Edge Charity Event at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa (8 October 2022)
- BBQ, Blues + Booze at Queensbreak at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort (9 October 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (12 October 2022)
- Billy Ocean at Blue Note Hawaii (13-14 & 16-17 October 2022)
- What The Truck! at Kakaako Makai (14 October 2022)
- Bishop Museum After Hours Event (14 October 2022)
- Hawaii Holiday Craft & Gift Fair (14-16 October 2022)
- Hawaii Opera Theatre – The Secret Garden at Blaisdell Concert Hall (14 & 16 October 2022)
- ReUp Vintage & Secondhand Flea Market in Chinatown (15 October 2022)
- Makalauna Music Tributes at Waikiki Beach Walk (15 October 2022)
- Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival (15 October 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waialua Community Association in Haleiwa (15 October 2022)
- Tiki’s 20 Year Anniversary ~ A Community Benefit (16 October 2022)
- Mele Halia Sunday Showcase, Greg Sardinha & Friends at Waikiki Beach Walk (16 October 2022)
- Fall Festival Market by Aloha Home Market in Kailua (16 October 2022)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (19 October 2022)
- WOW Waikiki Beach Clean Up (22 October 2022) *Meet at Duke’s Statue at 7am
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – How to be Well in a Stressful World (22 October 2022)
- The Moth – Mainstage (22 October 2022)
- Honolulu On Tap Beer Festival (22 October 2022)
- JaRule & Ashanti at Aloha Tower Marketplace (22 October 2022)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (23 October 2022)
- Oktoberfest with the Honolulu Brass Quintet at Blue Note Hawaii (23 October 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (26 October 2022)
- Bubble Run Honolulu (29 October 2022)
- Hallowbaloo Music & Arts Festival (29 October 2022)
- Hawaii Symphony Orchestra – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert (29 & 30 October 2022)
- Three Phantoms in Concert at Hawaii Theatre Center (29 & 30 October 2022)
- Halloween in Hawaii (31 October)
- Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival (TBC October 2022)
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November
- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival on Oahu (3-6 November 2022)
- Taste of Oahu Night Market at Aloha Stadium (4 November 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Koko Head Elementary School (5 November 2022)
- Aliiolani Craft Fair at Aliiolani Elementary School (5 November 2022)
- First Saturday at Ward Village (5 November 2022)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (6 November 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (9 November 2022)
- Bishop Museum After Hours Event (11 November 2022)
- 2022 Made in Hawaii Festival at Ala Moana Center (11-13 November 2022)
- Hawaii Symphony Orchestra – An Evening with David Benoit and Michael Paulo (12 November 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – Prepare for Holiday Eating (12 November 2022)
- Kalakaua Festival Block Party on Kalakaua Avenue (12 November 2022)
- Hawaii Symphony Orchestra – Carmina Burana (13 November 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (12 November 2022)
- Koolau Sunset Market at Koolau Center (12 November 2022)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (16 November 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waialua Community Association in Haleiwa (19 November 2022)
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival at Ward Village (19-20 November 2022)
- Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk (20 November 2022)
- Pre-Holiday Magic Market by Aloha Home Market in Kailua (20 November 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (23 November 2022)
- Thanksgiving in Hawaii (24 November 2022)
- Holiday Gift & Food Fest (25-27 November 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – The Power of Gratitude (26 November 2022)
- ART+FLEA Market at Ward Village (26 & 27 November 2022)
- Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (TBC November 2022)
- Prince Lot Hula Festival (TBC November 2022)
- Hawaii International Film Festival (TBC November 2022)
RELATED // Thanksgiving in Hawaii
December
- Whale Season (December-May)
- Dionne Warwick at Blue Note Hawaii (1-4 December 2022)
- Randy Rainbow The Pink Glasses Tour at Hawaii Theatre Center (2 December 2022)
- Taste of Oahu Night Market at Aloha Stadium (2 December 2022)
- Hawaii Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Blaisdell Concert Hall (2-4 December 2022)
- Aliiolani Craft Fair at Aliiolani Elementary School (3 December 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Koko Head Elementary School (3 December 2022)
- Aloha Home Market at Ala Moana Center (3 December 2022)
- ART+FLEA Market at Ward Village (3 & 4 December 2022)
- Hana Hou Holiday Market by Aloha Home Market (4, 11 and 18 December 2022)
- Hamilton (Broadway in Hawaii) at Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall (7-22 December 2022)
- Bishop Museum After Hours Event (9 December 2022)
- Alice in Wonderland Honolulu (10 December 2022) *Sold Out
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waikiki Elementary School (10 December 2022)
- Halekulani’s Art of Wellbeing Workshops – The Secret to Longevity (10 December 2022)
- Honolulu Marathon (11 December 2022)
- Holiday Brunch with Frank Delima at Blue Note Hawaii (11 December 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (14 December 2022)
- Hawaii Holiday Craft & Gift Fair (16-18 December 2022)
- Malama Hawaii Makers Market at Waialua Community Association in Haleiwa (17 December 2022)
- Koolau Sunset Market at Koolau Center (17 & 18 December 2022)
- Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Pearlridge Center (17-23 December 2022)
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center (19 December 2022)
- Christmas Day (25 December 2022)
- Mike Lewis Presents a Charlie Brown Christmas at Blue Note Hawaii (25 & 26 December 2022)
- Stargazing in the Heart of Hawaii at International Market Place (28 December 2022)
- New Year’s Eve (31 December 2022)
- Midnight New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Countdown with Elvis (31 December 2022)
- Honolulu City Lights (TBC December 2022)
- Waikiki Trolley Holiday Lights Tour (TBC December 2022)
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