During a September visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as the Aloha Festivals, the Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival and the Waikīkī Street Jam.

A Paʻu Rider in the Aloha Festivals Parade in Waikīkī.
Paʻu Rider. Credit: Aloha Festivals

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

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

Various September 2026

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Mon 7 September 2026

  • Labor Day
  • Labor Day Sales

Fri 11 September 2026

Sat 12 September 2026

Sun 13 September 2026


Top September Experiences

A green sea turtle.
Departs: Waikīkī
Duration: 8 Hours

Island Adventure with Snorkeling

  • 5-star rated with over 4,000 reviews
  • Air-conditioned mini-bus tour with local guide
  • Snorkel with sea turtles on the North Shore
  • Small group experience with 24-28 people
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The Magical Mystery Show in an elegant, classy and intimate venue in Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel.
Location: Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel
Duration: 1.5 Hours

The Magical Mystery Show

  • Experience world-class magicians in Hawaiʻi
  • Complimentary valet parking & drinks
  • Children tickets include a $25 Magic Kit
  • 5pm & 7:30 pm shows, all ages welcome
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Fri 25 September 2026

Sat 26 September 2026

  • Aloha Festivals: Floral Parade

Sun 27 September 2026

TBC September 2026

  • 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference
  • 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai Canoe Race
  • Afro Aloha: DRIPNIQ Picnic Festival
  • Aliʻi Sunday at Kawaiahaʻo Church
  • Aloha Home Market
  • Autumn Matsuri
  • Banana Festival 2026
  • Bishop Museum After Hours
  • Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
  • Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
  • Comic Con Honolulu 2026
  • Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
  • Diamond Head Theatre
  • DLNR State Parks’ Day at the Lake (Oʻahu)
  • Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi
  • First Friday at Capitol Modern
  • First Saturday at Ward Village
  • Great Hawaiʻi Rubber Duckie Race
  • Hale ‘Aina Celebration
  • Harvest Moon Festival
  • Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival
  • HI Street Grindz Craft & Food Fest
  • HoMA Events
  • Home in the Islands Festival
  • Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
  • Honolulu Maker’s Market
  • Honolulu Oktoberfest 2026
  • Island Craft Fair & Events
  • Island Pulse at Capitol Modern
  • Kailua Fall Festival
  • Kaiwiʻula Night Market
  • Kalo & Awa Festival
  • Kaneohe Night Market
  • Kennedy Theatre
  • Koʻolau Night Market
  • Koko Marina Makers Market
  • Kumu Kahua Theatre
  • Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market
  • Mānoa Valley Theatre
  • Megabon 2026
  • Mele Haliʻa “To Recall Fondy”
  • Na Mele Ko Olina
  • ʻOhana Day Open House at Hawaiian Mission Houses
  • One Day Hawaii Mineral and Gem Show/Sale
  • Ono Grindz & Makeke at Wai Kai
  • Oktoberfest at SALT at Our Kakaʻako
  • Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
  • Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi Events
  • September 2026 Craft & Collectibles Fair
  • Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
  • Taste of Aloha Autumn Foodie Fest
  • The Best of Hawaii’s Best Kitchens 2026
  • The Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival
  • The Lotte Championship ʻOhana Festival
  • Tiki’s Labor Day Weekend Pool Party
  • Uloha Kailua Half Marathon
  • University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football
  • University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball
  • University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball: Outrigger Invitational
  • Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
  • Waikiki Makers Market
  • Waikīkī Shell Events
  • Waikīkī Street Jam Kalākaua Ave. Street Party from 4-10pm
  • Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival
  • WE Peace Day Fashion Festival
  • Wednesdays in the Park Free Concert
  • Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Events
  • What the Truck?! at Waikele Center

INSIDE TIP: As September 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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