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
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Celebrate the start of 2026 in Honolulu with an early evening dinner cruise off Waikīkī Beach, featuring a festive meal, live entertainment and glowing sunset views.
- Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show
- Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show
- Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis
Various January 2026
- Blue Note Hawaii January Line-Up
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre (22 Jan-8 Feb)
- 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)
- Veganuary at Ward Village (1-31 Jan)
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
Thu 1 January 2026
- An Intimate Evening with Iam Tongi
- Annual Noon Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop
- 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
- HoMA Nights: Live Performance by Gilbert Jazz
- 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
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- 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
- Gymnastics in Paradise
- HoMA Nights: Live Performance by Sonny Silva
- 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
- Gymnastics in Paradise
- Hawaiʻi Pop Con
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center
- 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
- 2026 New Year’s ʻOhana Festival (NYOF)
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Gymnastics in Paradise
- Hawaiʻi Pop Con
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
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
MORE INFO
Fri 16 January 2026
- Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
- Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaii Market Expo
- HoMA Nights: Live Performance by Connie Chou
- 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
- Cat Fanciers of Hawaii
- 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
- Pokémon Takeover 2 at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- 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
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Nā Mele Hoʻoheno
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- 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
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Thu 22 January 2026
- David LaMotte ʻAina Music Festival
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua Theatre
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Basketball: CSU Bakersfield vs. Hawai’i
Fri 23 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- BIA Big Home & Remodeling Show
- David LaMotte ʻAina Music Festival
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- HoMA Nights
- The Green at Blue Note Hawaii
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Sat 24 January 2026
- 2026 Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
- BIA Big Home & Remodeling Show
- David LaMotte ʻAina Music Festival
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Feliz Dia de Los Reyes! Three Kings Celebration
- Island Craft Fair at Koko Marina Center
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center
- The Green at Blue Note Hawaii
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua 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
- BIA Big Home & Remodeling Show
- Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles
- David LaMotte ʻAina Music Festival
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Halekulani Masterworks: Mozart & Mahler 9
- Salute to the Troops with USO at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua 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
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert – Intertwined | Unraveled
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua Theatre
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: UC Irvine vs. Hawai’i
Fri 30 January 2026
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Cannabis Expo
- HoMA Nights
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert – Intertwined | Unraveled
- The Last Five Years at Diamond Head Theatre
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Sat 31 January 2026
- Aloha Open 2026
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Cheee Hooo! Music Festival
- Dial Me for Murder at Mānoa Valley Theatre
- 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
- Two Nails, One Love at Kumu Kahua Theatre
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball: Long Beach State vs. Hawai’i
TBC January 2026
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- January 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kaneohe Night Market
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
- Ono Grindz & Mākeke Farmers Market at Wai Kai
- Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi 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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