During a May visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as Lei Day (May Day), Mother’s Day celebrations and Memorial Day observances.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in May 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in May 2026.
Top May Tours
Various May 2026
- Blue Note Hawaii May Line-Up
- Dine-In SPAM® Event (18 Apr-3 May)
- Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre (22 May-7 Jun)
- Golden Week (29 Apr-5 May)
- Hawaiʻi Sunflower Festival at Waimanalo Country Farms (TBC May-Jul)
- Military Appreciation Month
- Mother’s Day Events in Oʻahu (10 May)
- National Police Week 2026
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Small Business Month
- Visiting Master Experience at Halekulani: Ray Carbullido – “Explorations of Self” (15 Mar-2 May)
- Whale Season (Dec-May)
Fri 1 May 2026
- A Late Night Theatre Company Production
- May Day/Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiian Airlines May Day
- HOT – Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree
- Lei Day Celebration at Kapiʻolani Park
- Naomi Watanabe From Toyko
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Baseball: UC Riverside vs. Hawaiʻi
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
Sat 2 May 2026
- 2026 Flores de Mayo & Filipino Fiesta
- A Late Night Theatre Company Production
- Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
- Mind, Body & Spirit Celebration
- Pineapple Run 10K
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Baseball: UC Riverside vs. Hawaiʻi
- Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Sun 3 May 2026
Mon 4 May 2026
Tue 5 May 2026
- AccesSurf’s 2026: The Hawaiʻi Adaptive Surfing Championship
- Cinco de Mayo Events in Oʻahu
- HOT – Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree
- Mind, Body & Spirit Celebration
Wed 6 May 2026
- 2026 World Fireknife Competition
- AccesSurf’s 2026: The Hawaiʻi Adaptive Surfing Championship
- Honolulu Swim Week 2026
Thu 7 May 2026
Fri 8 May 2026
- AccesSurf’s 2026: The Hawaiʻi Adaptive Surfing Championship
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Honolulu Swim Week 2026
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Taylor Dayne
Sat 9 May 2026
- 2026 Prince Lot Hula Festival
- 2026 World Fireknife Competition
- Aloha Home Market in Kailua
- Hapa Mama Celebration with Johnny Valentine
- Honolulu Swim Week 2026
- Hoʻomau 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Mother’s Day Gift Fair
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
Sun 10 May 2026
- 2026 Prince Lot Hula Festival
- Mother’s Day Events in Oʻahu
- Halekulani Masterworks: Adam Golka Plays Mozart
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
Mon 11 May 2026
Tue 12 May 2026
Wed 13 May 2026
Thu 14 May 2026
Fri 15 May 2026
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Baseball: CSUN vs. Hawaiʻi
- What the Truck?! 2 at Waikele Center
Top May Experiences
Mauka Warriors Luau
- Lūʻau dinner & show
- Explores Polynesia’s history of wars & warriors
- Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Hawaiʻi food buffet
- Add-on transport from Waikīkī available
Off The Beaten Path Food Tour
- Learn about Hawaiʻi’s culinary heritage
- Walking tour featuring non-touristy food spots
- Visit fresh markets, fruit shops & local eateries
- Waikīkī pick-up & drop-off available
Sat 16 May 2026
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Kathy Griffin
- Made wtih Aloha Gift Fair
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club
- Romantic Currents with Spring Wind Quintet & Galliard Strings
- What The Truck?! at Mililani YMCA
Sun 17 May 2026
- Honolulu Triathlon 2026
- Made wtih Aloha Gift Fair
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Baseball: CSUN vs. Hawaiʻi
Mon 18 May 2026
Fri 22 May 2026
Sat 23 May 2026
- Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre
- Island Craft Fair at Koko Marina Center
- Kanikapila Festival: Kalākaua Ave. Street Party
- PHAMily Fun Day: Armed Forces Appreciation
Sun 24 May 2026
- Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre
- Hibiscus Half Marathon
- Pub Choir Eyes Up! 2026 US Tour
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
Mon 25 May 2026
- Chris Botti
- Memorial Day Events in Oʻahu
- National Gold Star Family Memorial Parade
- Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Tue 26 May 2026
Wed 27 May 2026
Thu 28 May 2026
Fri 29 May 2026
Sat 30 May 2026
Sun 31 May 2026
TBC May 2026
- 2026 Ice Cream Social!
- 2026 Noodle & Pasta Fest Night Market
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Cinco de Mayo Festival
- Collector Megalopolis
- Diamond Head Theatre
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Fort Street Mall: May Fair
- Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest
- Hawaiʻi Made Conference 2026
- Hawaii Polo Club: Events
- Hawaii Pet Expo
- Hawaii Record Fair
- HoMA Events
- Honolulu Magazine’s Rosé Soirée
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Island Craft Fair & Events
- Kahala Mall Sip+Shop
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kalani Peʻa: May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
- Kaneohe Night Market
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Ko Olina Children’s Festival
- Kumu Kahua Theatre
- Magical Boo Bash
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
- Mānoa Valley Theatre
- Manu o Kū Festival at ʻIolani Palace
- May 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
- Mililani Garden Nights
- Miss Hawaiʻi 2026
- National Kids to Parks Day at Diamond Head State Monument
- Oʻahu Charity Walk: Visitor Industry Charity Walk
- Ono Grindz & Mākeke Farmers Market at Wai Kai
- Palm Tree Music Festival
- Rhea Lana’s of Honolulu Upscale Resale
- Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Events
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
- Super Saturday at Capitol Modern
- The Mana Games: Hawaiʻi’s CrossFit Competition
- The Visitor Industry Charity Walk
- Waikīkī Brewers Festival
- Waikiki Makers Market
- Waikīkī Shell Events
- Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
INSIDE TIP: As May 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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