During a January visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Fukubukuro (lucky bag promotions), the Sony Open and the Tattoo & Art Expo.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu, in January 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in January 2026.
Top January Tours
New Year’s Eve Sunset Dinner Cruise
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an early evening dinner cruise off Honolulu and Waikīkī Beach, featuring a festive meal, live entertainment and glowing sunset views (no midnight countdown).
- Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show
- Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show
- Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
For a memorable way to ring in the New Year, celebrate on a cruise off Waikīkī Beach. Soak in sparkling ocean views, glowing city lights and front-row seats to the midnight fireworks!
Various January 2026
- Blue Note Hawaii January Line-Up
- Muʻumuʻu Month
- New Year’s Eve Events in Oʻahu
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave International (event window 7 Dec-6 Mar)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre (23 Jan-8 Feb)
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua Theatre (22 Jan-22 Feb)
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
Thu 1 January 2026
- An Intimate Evening with Iam Tongi
- Bosetti 1st Sunrise 10K
- First Day Hike on Oʻahu
- Fukubukuro Events in Oʻahu
- Kapolei City Lights
- Lanikai Woes Day Run & Parade
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: UC Riverside vs. Hawai’i
Fri 2 January 2026
- An Intimate Evening with Iam Tongi
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honolulu Whole Bead Show
- Kapolei City Lights
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: NJIT vs. Hawaiʻi
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
Sat 3 January 2026
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Honolulu Whole Bead Show
- Kapolei City Lights
- The Big Chill at The Surfjack
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: UC San Diego vs. Hawai’i
Sun 4 January 2026
- Honolulu Whole Bead Show
- Kapolei City Lights (last night)
- Ossipoff Cabin Architectural Tour
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: NJIT vs. Hawaiʻi
Mon 5 January 2026
Wed 7 January 2026
Thu 8 January 2026
- Elvis Presley’s Birthday
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Loyola Chicago vs. Hawaiʻi
Fri 9 January 2026
- Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
- Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- The Green at Blue Note Hawaii
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Alumni vs. Alumni
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Loyola Chicago vs. Hawaiʻi
Sat 10 January 2026
- Hawaiʻi Pop Con
- Sailor Jerry Festival
- Taste of Aloha Night Market
- The Green at Blue Note Hawaii
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Basketball: UC Irvine vs. Hawai’i
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
Sun 11 January 2026
Mon 12 January 2026
Tue 13 January 2026
Wed 14 January 2026
- Sony Open in Hawaiʻi
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Roberts Wesleyan vs. Hawaiʻi
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Rockhurst vs. Hawaiʻi
Thu 15 January 2026
Top January Experiences
Waikīkī Open Bar Sunset Sail
- Catamaran departs off Waikīkī Beach
- Inclusive of champagne, wine & local beer
- Try their famous Holokai Hooch cocktail
- Max. of 49 people per group for age 21+
Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada
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See the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean
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Capture iconic photos of Honolulu
- Enjoy one malasada (Portuguese doughnut)
- Round-trip hotel transport included
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Fri 16 January 2026
- Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
- Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
- Josh Tatofi: Celebrating Blue Note Hawaii’s 10-Year Anniversary
- ʻOnipaʻa Peace March
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- Polynesian Bowl
- Sony Open in Hawaiʻi
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Rockhurst vs. Hawaiʻi
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball: Roberts Wesleyan vs. Hawaiʻi
- What the Truck?! 2 at Waikele Center
Sat 17 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- Akahai 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Honolulu miniFEST at Slack Key Lounge
- In Transit with Spring Wind Quintet
- Josh Tatofi: Celebrating Blue Note Hawaii’s 10-Year Anniversary
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- Silent Disco By The Pool at The Surfjack
- Sony Open in Hawaiʻi
- The Harvard Din & Tonics
- TransPacific Volleyball Championships
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawai’i
- What the Truck?! at Mililani YMCA
Sun 18 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- Hawaii Market Expo
- In Transit with Spring Wind Quintet
- Nā Mele Hoʻoheno
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- Seven Suns at Blue Note Hawaii
- Sony Open in Hawaiʻi
- The Harvard Din & Tonics
- TransPacific Volleyball Championships
Mon 19 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Festival
- TransPacific Volleyball Championships
- Waikiki Makers Market
Thu 22 January 2026
Fri 23 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- The Green at Blue Note Hawaii
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
Sat 24 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- Feliz Dia de Los Reyes! Three Kings Celebration
- Island Craft Fair at Koko Marina Center
- The Green at Blue Note Hawaii
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Basketball: CSUN vs. Hawai’i
- Wai Kai Wellness is Wealth Experience
Sun 25 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- 2026 HPH Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles
- Halekulani Masterworks: Mozart & Mahler 9
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
Mon 26 January 2026
Tue 27 January 2026
Wed 28 January 2026
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Hawaiʻi Career Expo 2026
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert – Intertwined | Unraveled
Thu 29 January 2026
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert – Intertwined | Unraveled
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: UC Irvine vs. Hawai’i
Fri 30 January 2026
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert – Intertwined | Unraveled
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
Sat 31 January 2026
- Aloha Open 2026
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Cheee Hooo! Music Festival
- Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert – Intertwined | Unraveled
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: Long Beach State vs. Hawai’i
TBC January 2026
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Home Market
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Diamond Head Theatre
- HoMA Events
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- January 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kaneohe Night Market
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Kumu Kahua Theatre
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
- Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
- Ono Grindz & Makeke at Wai Kai
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Events
- Waikiki Makers Market
- Waikīkī Shell Events
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
INSIDE TIP: As January 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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