During an August visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Duke’s OceanFest, the Korean Festival and the Okinawan Festival.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in August 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in August 2026.
Tours & Activities to Try This August
Various August 2026
- Blue Note Hawaii August Line-Up
- Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest (14-24 Aug)
- Mixology Month at International Market Place
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Obon Season Events in Oʻahu
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
Fri 7 August 2026
Sat 8 August 2026
- National SPAM® Musubi Day
Wed 12 August 2026
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
Thu 13 August 2026
- Don Ho’s Birthday
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Hawaiʻi
Fri 14 August 2026
Sat 15 August 2026
Top August Experiences
Whale Watch Cruise
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Spot for humpback whales, turtles & dolphins
- Large vessel with indoor & outdoor viewing
- A naturalist provides informative commentary
- Bring snacks or purchase snacks onboard
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Deluxe Snorkel & Wildlife Cruise
- An ocean playground experience!
- Features a water slide & more
- Includes snacks & soda (no alcohol)
- Recommended for ages 3+
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Sun 16 August 2026
Mon 17 August 2026
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Wed 19 August 2026
Thu 20 August 2026
Fri 21 August 2026
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Admission Day (Hawaiʻi Statehood Day)
Sat 22 August 2026
Sun 23 August 2026
Mon 24 August 2026
Fri 28 August 2026
TBC August 2026
- 30th Annual Southwest Airlines Walk in the Country
- 85th Annual Nā Hula Festival
- A HOT Hawaiian Night: An Exclusive Shopping Event
- ALA Hawaiʻi Food Show
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- August 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Battle of the Bartenders
- Battle of the Bao
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Bloom Garden & Art Festival
- Buho Babes Drag Brunch
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Candlelight Concerts
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Duke’s Keiki Kokua Surf Fest
- Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim
- End of Summer Gift Fair
- Eye Ball 2026
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Goodwill Goes Glam! Sale
- Hawaiʻi Chess Open
- Hawaiʻi Fest 2026
- Hawai’i International Cup Soccer Tournament
- Hawaii Polo Club
- Hawaiʻi Swim Show
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra: A Spectacular Summer of Music
- Hawaii’s Shop Local Pop-up
- Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic
- Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Waikīkī-Style
- Hiroshima Observance
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2026
- Honua Finals
- Hy’s Steak House Monthly Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Keʻalohi International Piano Competition
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Korean Festival
- Labor Day Events
- Made in Hawaii Festival
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Makalauna Celebration
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Markets
- Maunawili Night Market
- MCBH Kāneʻohe Bay Air Show
- New Wave Night Market
- Oahu Pentathlon 2026
- ʻOhana Gift Fair
- Okinawan Festival
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2026
- Poi Supper at ʻIolani Palace
- Prince Waikiki Summer Flix
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Spirit Expo
- Spritz & Shop at Hideout at The Laylow
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
- Sunset Sets at The Coconut Club
- Taste Of Makaha Night Market
- The Ewa Carnival
- The Greenhouse Block Party
- Tiki in Waikīkī
- Tiki’s Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
- Tropics Bar & Grill Summer Beer Dinner
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball
- Vintage Night Market at Koko Marina Center
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Waikīkī Film Awards
- Waimea Valley: Summer Concerts
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
INSIDE TIP: As August approaches, watch for more event announcements and bookmark this page for updates. Some events may require advance reservations or tickets. While we strive for accuracy, please confirm details with organizers as dates, times and pricing may change.
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