During a July visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Bon Dances during Obon season including the Moʻiliʻili Summer Fest and Hoʻomau Market.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in July 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in July 2026.
Top July Tours
Various July 2026
- Aloha Bricks ’26 (Lego Exhibition) at Bishop Museum (until 31 Dec)
- 4th of July Events in Oʻahu
- Blue Note Hawaii July Line-Up
- Les Misérables at Diamond Head Theatre (31 Jul-16 Aug)
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Obon Season Events in Oʻahu
- Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) – World’s Largest International Maritime Exercise (Jun-Aug)
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Shrek The Musical (25 Jun-12 Jul)
Thu 2 July 2026
Fri 3 July 2026
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Shrek The Musical
- Twilight Concert Series: Hoʻomaluhia
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
Sat 4 July 2026
Sun 5 July 2026
- Hawaiʻi Polo Club: Independence Weekend / Wounded Warrior Fundraiser
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Shrek The Musical
- Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
Mon 6 July 2026
Tue 7 July 2026
Wed 8 July 2026
Thu 9 July 2026
Fri 10 July 2026
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
- Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2026
- Shrek The Musical
- Twilight Concert Series: Wahiawā
- Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
Sat 11 July 2026
- 49th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards
- God’s ʻOhana Day Parade (pending local permit)
- Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
- July 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Laule’a 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Mahalo I Kau Kumu Gift Fair & School Supply Drive for Teachers
- National 7-Eleven Day
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2026
- Shrek The Musical
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
Sun 12 July 2026
- Hawaiʻi Polo Club: Clive Cup / Rib Cookoff Competition
- Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival
- Kailua Beach 4.4-Mile Shark Chase
- Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”: Alan Akaka & Ke Kula Mele (Hawaiian School of Steel Guitar)
- Pacific Ink & Art Expo 2026
- Shrek The Musical
- ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi (World’s Largest)
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
Mon 13 July 2026
Top July 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
Thu 16 July 2026
Fri 17 July 2026
Sat 18 July 2026
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Made wtih Aloha Gift Fair
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
- Summer on Main Street
Sun 19 July 2026
- Hawaiʻi Polo Club: Brousseau Cup / Wahine Day (White Out Day)
- Lanikai 8K Run in Memory of Daniel Levey
- Luau Grass Volleyball Tournament
- Made wtih Aloha Gift Fair
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
Mon 20 July 2026
Wed 22 July 2026
Thu 23 July 2026
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Honua Finals: The World Cup of Interscholastic Surfing
- Twilight Concert Series: Foster
Fri 24 July 2026
- Ali Wong Live in Honolulu
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honua Finals: The World Cup of Interscholastic Surfing
- Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence at Blue Note Hawaii
- Twilight Concert Series: Hoʻomaluhia
Sat 25 July 2026
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Comedian Natalie Cuomo Live at The Republik
- Honua Finals: The World Cup of Interscholastic Surfing
- Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence at Blue Note Hawaii
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Summer Concert at Waimea Valley
Sun 26 July 2026
- 2026 Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championship
- Alohana Latin Dance Festival
- Hawaiʻi Polo Club: Argentina vs Hawaiʻi
- Honua Finals: The World Cup of Interscholastic Surfing
- Na Wahine Sprint Triathlon
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
Mon 27 July 2026
Thu 30 July 2026
Fri 31 July 2026
- La Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day)
- Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea at Waimea Valley
- Aloha Card Show
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Les Misérables at Diamond Head Theatre
TBC July 2026
- 60th Annual Hawaii State Farm Fair
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Black Shamrock Tavern’s World Famous Pizza Competition
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- HoMA Events
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Night Market
- Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2026
- Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show
- Insect-A-Palooza at Patagonia Honolulu
- Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
- July 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kaneohe Night Market
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
- Moonlight Mele at the Waikīkī Aquarium
- Ono Grindz & Mākeke Farmers Market at Wai Kai
- Puerto Rican Festival
- Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition
- Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Events
- Summer Bash 2026
- Summer by the Ocean Festival on Kalākaua Avenue from 4-10pm
- Summer Night Market
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
- Symphony in the Park at Kailua District Park
- Tropics Bar & Grill Summer Beer Dinner
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
- Once Upon One Kapakahi Time at Mānoa Valley Theatre (24 Jun-11 Jul 2027)
- Shakespheare In Love The Play at Mānoa Valley Theatre (15 Jul-1 Aug 2027)
INSIDE TIP: As July 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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