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 2027
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in January 2027.
Top January Tours
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Celebrate the start of 2027 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 2027
- A Timeless Princess: An Original Hawaiʻi Musical (16 Oct-15 Apr)
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays (21 Jan-21 Feb)
- Blue Note Hawaii January Line-Up
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre (22 Jan-7 Feb)
- Kapolei City Lights (28 Nov-3 Jan)
- Muʻumuʻu Month
- New Year’s Eve Events in Oʻahu
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre (21 Jan-7 Feb)
- Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave International (event window Dec-Mar)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Sony Championship Hawai’i (11-16 Jan)
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
Fri 1 January 2027
- First Day Hike on Oʻahu
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Fukubukuro Events in Oʻahu
- Kapolei City Lights
Sat 2 January 2027
Sun 3 January 2027
Mon 4 January 2027
Fri 8 January 2027
- Elvis Presley’s Birthday
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Gymnastics in Paradise
- Honolulu Whole Bead Show
Sat 9 January 2027
Sun 10 January 2027
- 2027 New Year’s ʻOhana Festival
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Gymnastics in Paradise
- Hawaiʻi Pop Con
- Honolulu Whole Bead Show
Mon 11 January 2027
Tue 12 January 2027
Wed 13 January 2027
Thu 14 January 2027
Fri 15 January 2027
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Market Expo
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- ʻOnipaʻa Peace March – Schools March Day
- Polynesian Bowl
- Sony Championship Hawaii
- The Hawaii Elvis Festival
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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Sat 16 January 2027
- Akahai 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Hawaiʻi Market Expo
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- Sony Championship Hawaii
- The Hawaii Elvis Festival
- TransPacific Volleyball Championships
- Undertale: The Determination Symphony World Tour
Sun 17 January 2027
- Hawaiʻi Market Expo
- Oʻahu Tattoo & Art Expo
- ʻOnipaʻa Peace March – Official Observance & Ceremony
- TransPacific Volleyball Championships
Mon 18 January 2027
Thu 21 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Not One Batu
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Fri 22 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Pakalōlō Sweet
- BIA Big Home & Remodeling Show
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Nā Mele Hoʻoheno w/ Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Sat 23 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Aloha Fry-Day
- BIA Big Home & Remodeling Show
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Krewella
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Sun 24 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Not One Batu
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Pakalōlō Sweet
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Aloha Fry-Day
- BIA Big Home & Remodeling Show
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Mon 25 January 2027
Wed 27 January 2027
Thu 28 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Not One Batu
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Fri 29 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Pakalōlō Sweet
- Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinatown Cultural Plaza
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Sat 30 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Aloha Fry-Day
- Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinatown Cultural Plaza
- Chinatown Festival & Parade
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Sun 31 January 2027
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Not One Batu
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Pakalōlō Sweet
- All Buss Up in a HI State: A Trilogy of Hawaiʻi Plays – Aloha Fry-Day
- Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run
- Into The Woods at Diamond Head Theatre
- Purpose at Mānoa Valley Theatre
TBC January 2027
- Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
- Aloha Friday Music in the Park
- Aloha Open 2027
- American Idol at ʻAulani, A Disney Resort
- Annual Noon Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Bosetti 1st Sunrise 10K
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Candlelight Concerts
- Cheee Hooo! Music Festival
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- David LaMotte ʻAina Music Festival
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Festival
- Feliz Dia de Los Reyes! Three Kings Celebration
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Halekulani Masterworks
- Hōʻa Hoʻolaulea: Sealed with a Kiss Valentine’s Market
- HoMA Nights
- Hong Kong Temple Street Night Market Celebration
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu miniFEST at Slack Key Lounge
- Island Craft Fair at Koko Marina Center
- Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
- January 2027 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kaneohe Night Market
- Kona Nui Nights
- Lanikai Woes Day Run & Parade
- Lunar New Year Celebration at SALT at Our Kakaʻako
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
- MFA/BFA Dance Concert
- Mom Made Market Hawaiʻi
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
- Ossipoff Cabin Architectural Tour
- Paniolo’s & Palaka at The Lei Stand Waikīkī
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Events
- Silent Disco By The Pool at The Surfjack
- Spring Wind Quintet
- Taste of Aloha Night Market
- The Big Chill at The Surfjack
- The First Sidewalk Sale of 2026!
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Basketball
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Volleyball
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Basketball
- Veganuary at Ward Village
- Visitor Public Safety Conference 2027
- Wai Kai Wellness is Wealth Experience
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Waikīkī Makers Market
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
- What the Truck?! 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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