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.

A polo match at Mokuleia Polo Field on Oʻahu's North Shore during Hawaiʻi's polo season.
Hawaiʻi Polo Season. Credit: Mana Photo

Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in July 2026

Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in July 2026.

Various July 2026

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Sat 11 July 2026

  • National 7-Eleven Day

Top July Experiences

Sailing in a catamaran off the Waikīkī coast.
Departs: Waikīkī
Duration: 1.5 Hours

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+
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A sunrise on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi during the Sunrise Photo Tour.
Departs: Waikīkī
Duration: 3 Hours

Sunrise Photo Tour with Malasada

  • See the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean
  • Capture iconic photos of Honolulu
  • Enjoy one malasada (Portuguese doughnut)
  • Round-trip hotel transport included
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TBC July 2026

  • 60th Annual Hawaii State Farm Fair
  • 2026 Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
  • 2026 Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest
  • 2026 Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
  • Aiea Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance
  • Aloha Home Market
  • Art & Flea: Hawaiʻi’s Favorite Urban Market
  • Ballet Hawaiʻi
  • Bishop Museum After Hours
  • Black Shamrock Tavern’s World Famous Pizza Competition
  • Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
  • Candlelight Concerts
  • Cosmics with Stargazers of Hawaii
  • Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
  • DAC Walking Tour: Art, History & Architecture
  • Dive’n’Movie Nights
  • First Friday at Capitol Modern
  • First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
  • First Saturday at Ward Village
  • Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi Music & Book Sale
  • Gift Fair & School Supply Drive for Teachers
  • Haleiwa Shingon Mission Bon Dance
  • Hawaiʻi Family & Sports Expo
  • Hawaii Polo Club
  • Hawaiʻi Sunflower Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms
  • Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra
  • Hawaiʻi ʻUkulele Festival (World’s Largest)
  • Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bon Dance
  • Honolulu Maker’s Market
  • Honolulu Night Market
  • Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2026
  • Honolulu Zoo’s Wildest Show
  • Hoʻomau Market
  • Insect-A-Palooza at Patagonia Honolulu
  • International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaii
  • Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
  • Jikoen Hongwanji Bon Dance
  • July 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
  • Kaiwiʻula Night Market
  • Koboji Shingon Mission Bon Dance
  • Koko Marina Makers Market
  • Koʻolau Night Market
  • Laule’a 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
  • Le Diner en Blanc Honolulu
  • Made with Aloha Gift Fair
  • Mālama Hawaiʻi Market
  • Mele Hali’a at Waikīkī Beach Walk
  • Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu World Championships
  • Moonlight Mele at the Waikīkī Aquarium
  • Palolo Hongwanji Bon Dance
  • Prince Lot Hula Festival
  • Prince Waikiki Summer Flix
  • Puerto Rican Festival
  • Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition
  • Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church Bon Dance
  • Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
  • Shinshu Kyokai Mission of Hawaii Bon Dance
  • 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
  • Taste of Aloha Night Market
  • Taste Of Makaha Night Market
  • The Blessed Friday Market
  • Tropics Bar & Grill Summer Beer Dinner
  • Twilight Concert Series at Foster Botanical Garden
  • Twilight Concert Series at Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
  • Twilight Concert Series at Wahiawā Botanical Garden
  • Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission Bon Dance
  • Waimea Valley: Summer Concerts
  • Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
  • Waipahu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Bon Dance
  • Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
  • What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
  • Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
  • Windward Buddhist Temple Bon Dance

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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