# Festivals in Waikiki 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Waikiki 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Waikiki. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Waikiki, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Waikiki listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Waikiki

- **Event Name**: Natsumatsuri
  - **Description**: We're hosting a local version of a Japanese summer festival in Hawaiʻi! Join us and support small local craft, food, and drink vendors at our pet and family-friendly event. The JCCH Gift Shop and Historical Gallery will be open until 8:00 PM. A list of ve
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/natsumatsuri/200030511571634
  - **Venue**: 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96826
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Honolulu Century Ride
  - **Description**: The Honolulu Century Ride (HCR) is a 25-to-100-mile ride along Oʻahu’s gorgeous South Shore and Windward Coast. Starting in Waikīkī and traveling out-and-back to Swanzy Beach Park in Kaʻaʻawa, the HCR route hugs the coast and provides awesome views of the
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 06:15 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/2026-honolulu-century-ride/200030329671524
  - **Venue**: Kapi'olani Bandstand
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  - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, cycling
- **Event Name**: 2026 Ho‘omaka
  - **Description**: We’re kicking of the Ride Aloha Festival weekend with some drinks and pūpū on Friday, September 25th, from 6-8pm. (This event is for anyone that wants to celebrate bikes, HBL, and/or HCR. No need to be a rider on Sunday.)

Location: Coconut Club – 21st fl
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/2026-ho‘omaka/200030329681830
  - **Venue**: The Twin Fin Hotel
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- **Event Name**: DeRay Davis | November 13 & 14
  - **Description**: DeRay Davis is quickly killing Hollywood with his hilarious humor and persona. His film credits include Old Dogs, Life as We Know It, Imagine That, School for Scoundrels, Scary Movie 4, Barbershop 1&2 and Johnson Family Vacation.

On the small screen,
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Nov 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/deray-davis-november-13-and-14/200030477383454
  - **Venue**: Blue Note Hawaii
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, festivals, contests, music, art, theatre, dog
- **Event Name**: Welcome Home Kōlea Festival
  - **Description**: Only in Hawaiʻi do kōlea, or the Pacific Golden-Plover, live in harmony with humans in backyards, city parks, and urban spaces. Every April these long-lived migratory shorebirds fly to Alaska to breed, returning in late summer to the same spot, where they
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/welcome-home-kōlea-festival/200030392442316
  - **Venue**: Magic Island Site 31 - Ala Moana Beach Park
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  - **Categories**: art, festivals, crafts, science-fair
- **Event Name**: Hawai’i Zouk Wave - Brazilian Zouk Dance Festival
  - **Description**: Tickets 🎟️ https://www.danceplace.com/li/nx/JirIUeWQdPEWB4Ui

Weaving a dream destination into a true dance and cultural immersion. This is not just another dance event. It is a soulful sanctuary created with professional care, deep purpose, passion and l
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon Oct 26 2026 at 04:00 am (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/hawaii-zouk-wave-brazilian-zouk-dance-festival/200030275856507
  - **Venue**: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, festivals, workshops, trips-adventures, art, it, dance, fine-arts, pool-parties, contests
- **Event Name**: OAHU INTL. TATTOO EXPO
  - **Description**: 💥𝑶𝑨𝑯𝑼 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑻𝑶𝑶 𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑶 #𝟑💥 

‼️𝐉𝐀𝐍 𝟏𝟓,𝟏𝟔,𝟏𝟕 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝙵𝚁𝙸𝙳𝙰𝚈 - 𝚂𝚄𝙽𝙳𝙰𝚈‼️

🔥 100 Tattoo Artists. One Epic Weekend 🔥

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of tattoo culture and art! Over 100 tattoo artists from around the world will be tattooing LI
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  - **Date**: Fri Jan 15 2027 at 08:00 am – Sun Jan 17 2027 at 03:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/oahu-intl-tattoo-expo/200029861207516
  - **Venue**: Hawaii Convention Center
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  - **Categories**: art, business, exhibitions, contests
- **Event Name**: ALOHANA Latin Dance Festival 2027 | Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
  - **Description**: More than a Festival.

Join us in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi for five days of dancing, learning, culture, and connection.

ALOHANA brings together dancers from around the world for an experience that goes beyond workshops and social dancing. It's a place where peo
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 28 2027 at 10:00 pm – Mon Aug 02 2027 at 02:00 am (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/alohana-latin-dance-festival-2027-honolulu-hawaiʻi/200030502992431
  - **Venue**: Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, Festivals, performances, dance
- **Event Name**: Honolulu miniFEST (1/16/27)
  - **Description**: Bridging The Music Presents: Honolulu miniFEST
Bridging The Music is headed to Hawaii for an evening of music, art & community in a festival-style atmosphere!

Come support top-notch local and touring acts, visual artists and more.
#MusicIsCommunity
  - **Date**: Sat Jan 16 2027 at 05:45 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/honolulu-minifest-1-16-27/200030424134125
  - **Venue**: Slack Key Lounge Hawaii
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  - **Categories**: art, festivals
- **Event Name**: Pow Wow in Paradise 2027
  - **Description**: Host Drum:  Sharpshooter
MC: Vince Beyl
Headlady: Raylene Medicine Rope
Headman: Conrad Medicine Rope
AD:  Sky Medicine Bear
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 17 2027 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 18 2027 at 06:00 pm (-10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikiki/pow-wow-in-paradise-2027/200030607751220
  - **Venue**: Magic Island-Ala Moana Beach Park
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## Trending Events in Waikiki

- **Event Name**: Josh Tatofi Artist-In-Residence | Sept 4 & 5
  - **Description**: Josh Tatofi
Artist-In-Residence

Josh Tatofi returns to Blue Note Hawaii as the 2026 artist-in-residence. Known as the "Polynesian Luther Vandross," Tatofi's music, blends traditional and modern elements, resonating with a broad audience. He has received
  - **Venue**: 2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96815
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- **Event Name**: Roy Wood Jr. | August 27 & 28
  - **Description**: Roy Wood Jr. is a comedian, an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, and WGA nominated writer. He served for 8 years as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning The Daily Show (2015-2023). In 2023, Wood Jr. guest hosted The Daily Show and headlined
  - **Venue**: 2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96815
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- **Event Name**: Waikiki Beach: Scenic Sunset Sail - Daily
  - **Description**: Sail in style aboard Hawea, a sleek 50-foot catamaran. Take in sunset views with island cocktails, beer, and wine or upgrade to premium for all-inclusive handcrafted drinks with Hawea Premium. Available every day year-round.

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  - **Venue**: 2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3233, United States
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- **Event Name**: 9th Annual Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Paradise
  - **Description**: The 9th Annual Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Paradise featuring dance workshops and performances from world-class artists and dancers will be held September 3rd-6th, 2026 on the incredible island of Oahu in Hawaii. The festival will be held at the amazing Hy
  - **Venue**: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
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- **Event Name**: Josh Tatofi
  - **Description**: "Josh Tatofi tickets 🎟️
 
 Experience the thrill of live entertainment with Josh Tatofi! Whether it's a night out with friends or a moment you've waited for, this is your time to be part of something special.
 
 Find tickets now at FindTick and join the a
  - **Venue**: Blue Note Hawaii
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- **Event Name**: Four Tops in East Honolulu
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Four Tops is Live at Blue Note Hawaii on Tuesday, September 22, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Four Tops is hitting Blue Note Hawaii on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and with cha
  - **Venue**: Blue Note Hawaii
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- **Event Name**: Beth Stelling | September 13
  - **Description**: Blue Note Comedy Series | Let Me Get Loose Tour

Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her latest release “The Landlord Special” on YouTube comes highly recommended by Vulture, The New York Times and Billboard. Beth’s most
  - **Venue**: 2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96815
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- **Event Name**: Lucas Zelnick Live
  - **Description**: Laugh out loud with Lucas Zelnick bringing sharp wit, hilarious stories, and nonstop energy to the stage tonight.
Get ready for a night packed with big laughs, clever punchlines, and unforgettable comedy moments.
#LucasZelnick #StandUpComedy #ComedyNight
  - **Venue**: Blue Note Hawaii
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- **Event Name**: Judy Collins | Sept 19 & 20
  - **Description**: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell

Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determinat
  - **Venue**: 2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96815
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Waikiki?
  - **A:** Natsumatsuri (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96826), 2026 Honolulu Century Ride (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 06:15 am at Kapi'olani Bandstand), 2026 Ho‘omaka (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Twin Fin Hotel), DeRay Davis | November 13 & 14 (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blue Note Hawaii), Welcome Home Kōlea Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at Magic Island Site 31 - Ala Moana Beach Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Waikiki in August 2026?
  - **A:** Natsumatsuri (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96826).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Waikiki?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Waikiki 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 Waikiki?
  - **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 Waikiki?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Waikiki include 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI, United States, Hawaii 96826, Kapi'olani Bandstand, The Twin Fin Hotel.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Waikiki?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Waikiki include Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Hawai‘i Bicycling League, Blue Note Hawaii.
- **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 Waikiki?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Waikiki.

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