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.
Top September Tours
Various September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival (7-21 Sep)
- Aloha Bricks ’26 (Lego Exhibition) at Bishop Museum (until 31 Dec)
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall (19-26 Sep)
- Hawaiian History Month
- Blue Note Hawaii September Line-Up
- Fidler on the Roof (25 Sep-11 Oct)
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Honolulu Tech Week
- Jagged Little Pill at Mānoa Valley Theatre (10-27 Sep)
- Oʻahu Markets Schedule
- Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
- Waimanalo Country Farms: Fall Harvest Festival (26 Sep-11 Nov)
- EPIC at Kennedy Theatre (30 Sep-4 Oct)
Wed 2 September 2026
Thu 3 September 2026
Fri 4 September 2026
- First Friday Hawaiʻi in Chinatown
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Festival
- Hula ʻOni E Festival
- Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence at Blue Note Hawaii
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball: Outrigger Invitational
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
- You Are Here Market – Kapolei Lofts Night Market
Sat 5 September 2026
- 2026 Hawaiʻi Chess Open
- Aloha Festivals: Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony
- Candlelight Concert: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
- Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Bruno Mars
- First Saturday at Ward Village
- Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Festival
- Hula ʻOni E Festival
- Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence at Blue Note Hawaii
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
- Okinawan Festival
- Old Pali Road 5K Run
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs UNLV
Sun 6 September 2026
- 2026 Hawaiʻi Chess Open
- Hawaiʻi Polo Club: Labor Day Weekend
- Hawaiʻi Salsa & Bachata Festival
- Hula’s Mimosas & Marys: Full Fantasy
- Hula ʻOni E Festival
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Okinawan Festival
- One Day Hawaii Mineral and Gem Show/Sale
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball: Outrigger Invitational
Mon 7 September 2026
- 2026 Hawaiʻi Chess Open
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Labor Day
- Labor Day Sales
- Waikīkī Makers Market
Tue 8 September 2026
Wed 9 September 2026
Thu 10 September 2026
Fri 11 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Koʻolau Night Market
Sat 12 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Kalo & ‘Awa Festival
- Megabon 2026
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- September 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- University of Hawaiʻi Men’s Football: Hawaiʻi vs New Mexico State
Sun 13 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Free Concert & Craft Fair
- Hawaii Market Expo
- Kamaʻāina Sunday at ʻIolani Palace
- Waikīkī ArtFest at Kapiʻolani Park
- Whisk & Brew: Matcha + Coffee Fest
Mon 14 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Waikīkī Makers Market
- Kelly Vohnn’s Dolly Parton Tribute: A Fundraiser for Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation
Tue 15 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
Wed 16 September 2026
Thu 17 September 2026
Fri 18 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Aloha Friday Music in the Park: Kalaʻe Camarillo & Lopaka Colón
- Carnival of The Nearly Extinct Animals
- DoHo Night Market
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- What the Truck?! at Waikele Center
Sat 19 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Aloha Card Show
- Aloha Festivals: Waikīkī Hoʻolaulea Kalākaua Ave. Street Party
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Carnival of The Nearly Extinct Animals
- Craft Fair & Sidewalk Sale at Koko Marina Center
- Great Hawaiʻi Rubber Duckie Race
- Hawai’i’s Finest Presents: Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoʻolaulea After Party
- Ikaika 5 & 10K
- Judy Collins: Farewell Tour
- Look & Listen: Poetry, Storytelling and Book Art at Capitol Modern
- Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown
- PHAMily Fun Day: Oktoberfest
- Tape B Live at Echoa Ridge
- The Aloha Card Show 2026
Sun 20 September 2026
- 2026 Okinawan FEASTival
- Aloha Card Show
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Cars & Coffee Hawaii After Dark – Holiday Edition!
- Judy Collins: Farewell Tour
- Mālama ʻĀina Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Rooftop Stargazing at Royal Hawaiian Center
- The Aloha Card Show 2026
- WE Peace Day Fashion Festival
Mon 21 September 2026
Tue 22 September 2026
Wed 23 September 2026
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Singalong Broadway: A Musical Theater Party celebrating Broadway’s Biggest Hits
Thu 24 September 2026
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Henry Kapono Presents: HFK On The Rise
- Hokus Pokus Live!
- Hawaiʻi Tourism Conference 2026
Fri 25 September 2026
- Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Free Waikīkī Friday Night Fireworks Show
- Hawaiʻi Tourism Conference 2026
- Miss Showgirl of the Pacific 2026
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball: Hawaiʻi vs New Mexico
Sat 26 September 2026
- Aloha Festivals: Floral Parade
- Beetlejuice Jr. at Sacred Hearts Academy Auditorium
- Bon Dance at Mari’s Garden
- Canstruction® at Kahala Mall
- Harvest Moon Festival
- Honolulu Oktoberfest 2026
- John Cruz & Landon McNamara
- Kailua Fall Festival 2026
- Koko Marina Makers Market
- Mālama Hawaiʻi Makers Market: Ala Moana Center
- Moon Walk at Waimea Valley
- Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour
- Na Mele Ko Olina at Marriot Koolina Beach Club
- ʻOhana Volunteer Day at Waimea Valley
- Rainforest Ramble 2026
- Sunset on the Beach – The Bad Guys 2
- University of Hawaiʻi Women’s Volleyball: Hawaiʻi vs New Mexico
Sun 27 September 2026
- Beetlejuice Jr. at Sacred Hearts Academy Auditorium
- Gameday Sunday at Wet’n’Wild Hawaiʻi
- Honolulu Century Ride
- Honouliuli – A History Awakened 80th Commemoration
- Mele Sunday at Queen’s Arbor with Kai Coffee
- Na Wahine O Ke Kai Canoe Race
- Tantalus 10-Mile Challenge
- World Tourism Day
Mon 28 September 2026
Tue 29 September 2026
Wed 30 September 2026
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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