

# The Best Things to Do in Honolulu This Weekend: Festivals, Beats and Craft Beers

- **Subtitle**: Low-key festival season, big-night-out options, and a lot happening on Nuʻuanu
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

This weekend in Honolulu isn’t about one giant headline festival — it’s that slow, steady drip of events that somehow fills your calendar before you’ve replied to a single group text. Downtown and Moʻiliʻili are doing the heavy lifting, with Nuʻuanu Ave turning into the usual street-party corridor and the Japanese Cultural Center leaning into food, drink and culture. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to stay in town instead of driving to the North Shore "for just a few hours," this is your sign.

The one you lock in first is HEART of Honolulu Street Festival 2026 on Nuʻuanu Ave. It’s got that easy, walkable vibe: street closures, food, live entertainment, random friends you haven’t seen since pre-pandemic. Perfect if you like the energy of a block party but still want the freedom to bail for a bar on Hotel Street when you’re done. A very different flavor, but equally committed to the cause, is Boots n Beers — a country music and craft beer festival that’s basically for anyone who secretly knows all the words to Morgan Wallen and owns at least one pair of boots (even if they’ve only seen Ala Moana). Expect foam, denim, and people two beers away from line dancing.

If your idea of going out involves more kanpai than cowboy boots, Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi is the move. Think curated bites, drinks, and the kind of crowd that actually reads the event description before showing up. It’s food-nerd friendly without being pretentious, and the setting means you’ll get a bit of culture with your buzz. Around the same orbit is Herbal Harmony and Earth Fest 2026, both leaning into wellness and eco-conscious vibes — good if you’re trying to be a better person between pau hana beers and late-night snacks. These are the calmer picks: more chatting under tents, fewer spilled cocktails.

And then there’s Borgore (18+ Event), which is fully not calm. This is your big-night-out energy: bass-heavy, younger crowd, and probably the loudest thing happening in town this weekend. If you’ve got the stamina for a festival by day and an EDM show by night, congratulations, you’re stronger than most of us. But even if you just pick one anchor plan — a street festival, a beer-fueled country night, a food-and-sake hang, or an eco-minded day out — you’re pretty much set.

Quick hit list for this weekend in Honolulu:
- HEART of Honolulu Street Festival 2026 – Nuʻuanu Ave street party energy, easy to drop in and wander.
- Boots n Beers Country Music & Craft Beer Festival! – For denim, drafts, and country fans who live for a singalong.
- Irasshai: Eat, Drink, Kanpai! (Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi) – Food, drinks, and culture-forward vibes in Moʻiliʻili.
- Herbal Harmony – Wellness-leaning, slower pace, good for daytime plans.
- Earth Fest 2026 – Eco-focused, community feel, ideal if you want something outdoorsy but organized.
- Borgore (18+ Event) – Late-night EDM chaos for people who measure weekends in decibels.

## Festivals Events in Honolulu

- **Event Name**: East–West Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun including dance and musical performances, cultural booths, games, storytelling and food representing people and places from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.This year's
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/east-west-fest-2026/80001026302060
  - **Venue**: Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall (East-West Center)
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- **Event Name**: Earth Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Join us at our annual Earth Fest 2026 for a fun and educational evening of music, food, and eco-friendly vibes—good times for a great cause!About this EventEarth Fest 2026Welcome to Earth Fest 2026!Get
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/earth-fest-2026/100001983730316778
  - **Venue**: Henry J. Kaiser High School
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, music, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Waikiki Artfest, October 2026
  - **Description**: Join us at Waikiki Artfest for a day filled with local artists, beautiful artwork, and live music! This event is free to the public.About this EventWelcome to the Waikiki Artfest! Join us for a day filled
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/waikiki-artfest-october-2026/100001980017216796
  - **Venue**: Kapiolani Regional Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Aloha Summer Weekender 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to soak up the sun and catch some epic  Latin Dance waves  at the Aloha Summer Weekender 2026, where the good times never end!
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 11:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/aloha-summer-weekender-2026/100001835683953119
  - **Venue**: Ala Wai Golf Course
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 375
- **Event Name**: Shordie Shordie
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Shordie Shordie, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious The Republik - Honolulu in Honolulu, HI sets the stage for an
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 01 2026 (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/shordie-shordie/2300029837578153
  - **Venue**: The Republik - Honolulu
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- **Event Name**: Mana Wahine a 24 hour play fest
  - **Description**: 6 short plays focusing on women-centric storiesAbout this EventKumu Kahua Theatre, Chicago's Nothing Without a Company &amp; Hawaiʻi's playwright collective: Tree Moss Hawaiʻi are thrilled to co-produce 6 new 10 minute pl
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/mana-wahine-a-24-hour-play-fest/100001985557897120
  - **Venue**: Kumu Kahua Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 27
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, theatre

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  - **Venue**: The Republik
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** East–West Fest 2026 (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall (East-West Center)), Earth Fest 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Henry J. Kaiser High School), Waikiki Artfest, October 2026 (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 am at Kapiolani Regional Park), Aloha Summer Weekender 2026 (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at Ala Wai Golf Course), Shordie Shordie (Wed Jul 01 2026 at The Republik - Honolulu).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** Earth Fest 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Henry J. Kaiser High School), Waikiki Artfest, October 2026 (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 am at Kapiolani Regional Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Honolulu in April 2026?
  - **A:** East–West Fest 2026 (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall (East-West Center)), Earth Fest 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Henry J. Kaiser High School), Mana Wahine a 24 hour play fest (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kumu Kahua Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Honolulu on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Honolulu include Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall (East-West Center), Henry J. Kaiser High School, Kapiolani Regional Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Honolulu range from USD 18 to USD 375. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Honolulu include Chinoko Shirakura, Kaiser High School, HAA HandCrafters and Artisans Alliance.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Honolulu?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Honolulu.

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