Hawaii Events
What's Going On During Your Stay
Whether you're planning to visit next week or next year, we'll help you find fun things to do in Hawaii. Some of the world's most beautiful events happen here in the Hawaiian Islands - the world's largest hula competition, a lantern floating festival honoring those who have passed, world class surfing competitions and some of the best food and wine festivals you'll ever attend. Many of these beautiful festivals, like Lei Day, happen every year, and Hawaii's annual events set a lovely tone for each new season.
Featured Events
This Week
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera: The Spectacular New Production Blaisdell Concert Hall August 7 – September 1, 2019 Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Honolulu as part of its North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this will…
Made In Hawaii Festival
Enjoy this three-day celebration highlighting the unique products of Hawaii. Produced by the Hawaii Food Industry Association and sponsored since its inception by First Hawaiian Bank, the Made in Hawaii Festival features nearly 400 exhibitors who showcase food products, books, gifts, apparel and jewelry, arts and crafts, produce and many more home-grown products from around…
2019 Duke’s Oceanfest
This weeklong festival features a variety of exciting water sports competitions including longboard surfing, surf polo, swimming, standup paddling and other events paying tribute to Hawaii’s Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku and Hawaii’s local waterman. Photo: Bob Johnson / Herald Examiner Collection.
Uke Ohana Oahu
Island Music, Culture and Cuisine Come to the North Shore of Oahu and touch the roots of old style Hawaiian music and aloha culture while learning to play and compose on your ukulele like never before! Five melodic days of Aloha, playing Ukulele and studying in master classes , experiencing the cultural traditions of the…
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
This hour-long authentic Hawaiian hula show opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of the conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 p.m. Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. FREE, outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. allowed….
Kona Nui Nights
Kona Nui Nights is a monthly event that honors and highlights Hawaiian language and music, as well as the art of hula at Ward Village. Kona Nui Nights is free and open to the public, will include a food vendor, a cash bar, and limited seating. Admission is free. Free parking is available across the…
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
This hour-long authentic Hawaiian hula show opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of the conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 p.m. Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. FREE, outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. allowed….
Welcome Home Luau
As our way of saying “aloha,” we’d like to invite you to a special lu’au for all of our new friends and families to Hawai’i! Join us if you and your family have recently made Hawai’i your home and invite your newly-arrived neighbors as well! We’d love to host you and welcome you to the…
Great Waikiki Beer Festival
Hawaii’s only beachfront beer festival returns with the 5th Annual Great Waikiki Beer Festival at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. The annual festival will offer tastings of more than 100 seasonal, local and craft beers from Hawaii and beyond. The resort’s culinary team will craft a selection of beer-friendly foods and top-notch local performers…
