Your seasonal guide to concerts, festivals, surf events, and weekly happenings across Waikīkī, Kapiʻolani Park, and the Ala Wai area.
All dates subject to change. Visit official websites for the latest updates.
NOVEMBER 2026
Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival (Nov 7–8)
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
Local artisans, holiday shopping, food vendors, and cultural activities.
Nov 8: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Info: waikikibid.org/events
Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot (Nov 26)
Kapiʻolani Park
Thanksgiving morning fun runs and walking routes.
Start: 7:30 AM | Spectators welcome
Info: waikikibid.org/events
Waikīkī Holiday Parade (Nov 27)
Kalākaua Avenue, Fort DeRussy to Kapiʻolani Park
Marching bands, Hawaiian performers, military units, and Pearl Harbor remembrance.
Start: 7:00 PM | Free admission
Info: waikikiholidayparade.com
DECEMBER 2026
Honolulu City Lights (Dec 5–31)
Honolulu Hale, Downtown Honolulu
Holiday displays, illuminated decorations, and family activities.
- Dec 5: Tree lighting and Electric Light Parade, approximately 6:00 PM
- Dec 6–31: Daily holiday displays
Free admission
Info: honolulucitylights.org
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Caravan (Dec 6)
Magic Island to Waikīkī Shell
Annual charity motorcycle procession through Waikīkī.
Road closures: Approximately 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Info: honolulu.gov/dts/2026-events
Honolulu Marathon Weekend (Dec 10–13)
Waikīkī, Hawaiʻi Convention Center, and Kapiʻolani Park
- Dec 10–12: Honolulu Marathon Expo
- Dec 12: Kalākaua Merrie Mile, 7:00 AM
- Dec 13: Honolulu Marathon, 5:00 AM
- Dec 13: Start to Park 10K, 5:00 AM
Free spectator viewing | Race registration required
Info: honolulumarathon.org
December 13, 2026 : Honolulu Marathon
Waikīkī New Year's Eve (Dec 31)
Waikīkī Beach and surrounding hotels
Year-end celebrations and countdown gatherings. Public fireworks details for December 31, 2026 have not yet been confirmed.
Info: waikikibid.org/events
JANUARY 2027
Sony Championship Hawaiʻi (Jan 11–16)
Waiʻalae Country Club, East Honolulu
Professional golf tournament featuring PGA TOUR Champions competitors.
Tickets required | Times vary
Info: sonychampionshiphawaii.com
Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival & Parade (Jan 30)
ʻAʻala Park, North Beretania Street, and Hotel Street
Lion dances, cultural performances, local food, and Lunar New Year celebrations.
Festival: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Parade: 4:30 PM | Free admission
Info: chinatown808.com
FEBRUARY 2027
Lunar New Year (Feb 6)
Honolulu Chinatown
Year of the Goat celebrations, traditional performances, and community festivities.
Individual venue schedules vary.
Info: chinatown808.com
DoHo Great Aloha Run 5K (Feb 15)
The Great Aloha Run returns with a new 5K route through Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown.
Start: 7:00 AM | Registration required
Info: greataloharun.com
WEEKLY & ONGOING EVENTS (NOV – FEB)
Kūhiō Beach Hula Show
Hula Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku statue
Saturdays | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Free
2026 schedule confirmed; check for 2027 updates.
Info: Official Hula Show Schedule
Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks
Waikīkī beachfront near Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon
Fridays | After Sunset | Free viewing
Schedule subject to change.
Royal Hawaiian Center Cultural Activities
Royal Hawaiian Center, Kalākaua Avenue
Hula, lei-making, ʻukulele, and other cultural activities.
Selected weekdays | Free
Info: royalhawaiiancenter.com
Live Music & Concerts
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THINGS TO DO ANY DAY IN WAIKĪKĪ
Explore the Waikīkī Historic Trail – Follow bronze surfboard markers
Catch the sunset at Magic Island or Queen’s Surf
Learn to surf at Kuhio Beach
Grab rooftop cocktails at Deck. or SKY Waikīkī
Practice your swing at the Ala Wai Golf Course driving range
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