During a September visit to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, enjoy Honolulu events such as the Aloha Festivals, the Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival and the Waikīkī Street Jam.
Things to Do in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in September 2025
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in September 2025.
Tours & Activities to Try This September
Various September 2025
- Blue Note Hawaii September Line-Up
- Come From Away at Diamond Head Theatre (12-28 Sep)
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale (5-26 Sep)
- Hawaiʻi Walls in Kalihi (16-21 Sep)
- Honolulu Tech Week (8-14 Sep)
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Smother at Kumu Kahua Theatre (28 Aug-28 Sep)
- Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival (27 Sep-9 Nov)
Mon 1 September 2025
- Annual Waikīkī Roughwater Swim
- Celebrate the 80th Commemoration of the End of WWII
- Hawaiʻi Swim Show
- The Jake Shimabukuro Band with Henry Kapono
Tue 2 September 2025
Wed 3 September 2025
Thu 4 September 2025
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale VIP Preview Reception
- Ronny Chieng & Friends – Century of Inspiration
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Outrigger Invitational
Fri 5 September 2025
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Outrigger Invitational
Sat 6 September 2025
- 2025 Māhū Madness
- 3rd Annual Harvest Moon Festival
- 7th Annual Pizza Eating Contest at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- 9th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
- Aloha Festivals: Opening Ceremony
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Hale ‘Aina Celebration presented by First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard: A Night in Morocco
- Hawaii’s Shop Local Pop-up
- Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Hawaiʻi Kai Market
- One Day Hawaii Mineral and Gem Show/Sale
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. Sam Houston
- Waikīkī Street Jam Kalākaua Ave. Street Party from 4-10pm
Sun 7 September 2025
- Steel Guitar Sundays at Hula Grill Waikiki
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Outrigger Invitational
Mon 8 September 2025
Tue 9 September 2025
Wed 10 September 2025
Thu 11 September 2025
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- Windswept Keys with Spring Wind Quintet
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Portland vs. Hawai’i
Fri 12 September 2025
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Full Moon Market at Residence Inn Kapolei
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Koʻolau Night Market
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – Portland vs. Hawai’i
Sat 13 September 2025
- Autumn Gift Fair
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Full Moon Market at Residence Inn Kapolei
- Hawaii’s 1st American Idol Festival
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Honolulu Community Gardens 50th Anniversary Celebration at Foster Botanical Gardens
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center Market
- Megabon 2025
- Slammedenuff Hawaii Car Show
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. Portland State
- Waikīkī Artfest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Windswept Keys with Spring Wind Quintet
Sun 14 September 2025
Mon 15 September 2025
Top September Experiences
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
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
Tue 16 September 2025
Wed 17 September 2025
Thu 18 September 2025
Fri 19 September 2025
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Walls in Kalihi
- Paula Fuga: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- The Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival
- WE Peace Day Fashion Festival
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
Sat 20 September 2025
- Afro Aloha: DRIPNIQ Picnic Festival
- Aloha Card Show
- Aloha Festivals: Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa Kalākaua Ave. Street Party from 6-10pm
- Autumn Matsuri
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race
- Hawaiʻi Walls in Kalihi
- Hawaii’s Shop Local Pop-up
- Ikaika 5 & 10K
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Haleʻiwa Town Market
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- The Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs. Fresno State
Sun 21 September 2025
- 2025 Honolulu Intertribal Pow Wow
- Aloha Card Show
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra: Strauss & Respighi
- Hawaiʻi Walls in Kalihi
- Hy’s Steak House Monthly Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Jazz in Waikiki With Christie Brooke
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
Mon 22 September 2025
Tue 23 September 2025
Wed 24 September 2025
- 2025 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference
- Keep It Aloha Live with Kamaka Dias featuring Seven Suns
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
Thu 25 September 2025
Fri 26 September 2025
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Ride Aloha Festival
- Teddy Swims at Waikīkī Shell
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- What the Truck?! Event at Pearl City High School
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – UC Riverside vs. Hawai’i
Sat 27 September 2025
- Candlelight: Tribute to Bruno Mars at Palikū Theatre
- Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi at Palikū Theatre
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Oktoberfest 2025
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Maʻona Market
- Ride Aloha Festival
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Night: IF
- Teddy Swims at Waikīkī Shell
- The Best of Hawaii’s Best Kitchens 2025
- World Tourism Day
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball – UC Davis vs. Hawai’i
Sun 28 September 2025
TBC September 2025
- Comic Con Honolulu (postponed to 2026)
- Honolulu on Tap
- Oʻahu Surf Film Festival
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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