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 2026
Browse this extensive list of festivals and events happening across Oʻahu in September 2026.
Tours & Activities to Try This September
Various September 2026
- Hawaiian History Month
- Blue Note Hawaii September Line-Up
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Honolulu Tech Week
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
Fri 4 September 2026
Mon 7 September 2026
- Labor Day Sales
Fri 11 September 2026
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
Fri 18 September 2026
Sat 19 September 2026
Fri 25 September 2026
Sun 27 September 2026
- World Tourism Day
TBC September 2026
- 2026 Aloha Fun Ride
- 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference
- 2026 Honolulu Intertribal Pow Wow
- 2026 Māhū Madness
- 4th Annual Harvest Moon Festival
- Afro Aloha: DRIPNIQ Picnic Festival
- Aloha Card Show
- Aloha Festivals: Opening Ceremony
- Aloha Festivals: Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa Kalākaua Ave. Street Party from 6-10pm
- Annual Waikīkī Roughwater Swim
- Autumn Gift Fair
- Autumn Matsuri
- Banana Festival 2025
- Bishop Museum After Hours
- Butterfly Tea at The Veranda
- Candlelight Concerts
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Christafari
- Comic Con Honolulu
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale
- Diamond Head Theatre
- Empty Bowl Hawaiʻi
- First Friday at Capitol Modern
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Full Moon Market at Residence Inn Kapolei
- Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race
- Hale ‘Aina Celebration
- Hawaii’s American Idol Festival
- Hawaiʻi Chess Open
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Paradise
- Hawaii’s Shop Local Pop-up
- Hawaiʻi Swim Show
- Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra
- Hawaiʻi Theatre
- Hawaiʻi Walls
- HI Street Grindz Craft & Food Fest
- Honolulu Century Bike Ride
- Honolulu Community Gardens 50th Anniversary Celebration at Foster Botanical Gardens
- Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
- Honolulu Maker’s Market
- Honolulu Oktoberfest 2026
- Honolulu on Tap
- Hy’s Steak House Monthly Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Kailua Fall Festival
- Kaiwiʻula Night Market
- Kalo & Awa Festival
- Koʻolau Night Market
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Kumu Kahua Theatre
- Maʻona Market
- Made with Aloha Gift Fair
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Markets
- Megabon 2026
- Mimosas & Marys Daytime Drag & Variety Show
- Mom Made Market Hawaiʻi
- Na Mele Koʻolina
- Na Wahine O Ke Kai Canoe Race
- New Wave Night Market
- Night Market at Kapolei Lofts
- Oʻahu Surf Film Festival
- ʻOhana Day Open House at Hawaiian Mission Houses
- One Day Hawaii Mineral and Gem Show/Sale
- Oktoberfest at SALT at Our Kakaʻako
- Pizza Eating Contest at Wet’n’Wild Hawaii
- Ride Aloha Festival
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- Slammedenuff Hawaii Car Show
- Spring Wind Quintet
- Steel Guitar Sundays at Hula Grill Waikiki
- Sunset on the Beach Free Movie Nights
- Taste of Aloha Autumn Foodie Fest
- The Best of Hawaii’s Best Kitchens 2026
- The DAC Collectors’ Art Sale
- The Hawaiʻi Comedy Festival
- The Lotte Championship ʻOhana Festival
- 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
- Waikīkī Street Jam Kalākaua Ave. Street Party from 4-10pm
- Wahiawa State Freshwater Park for Day at Lake Wilson
- Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival
- WE Peace Day Fashion Festival
- Wednesdays in the Park Free Concert
- What the Truck?! Event at Waikele Center
- Young at Heart Expo
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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