Waikīkī Events Calendar
January – March 2026
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.
JANUARY 2026
Great Aloha Run Kickoff (Jan 17 – Feb 16)
Pre-race fun runs and training sessions take place around Waikīkī and Ala Moana ahead of the Feb 16 main event.
Info: greataloharun.com
Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Watch Parties (Jan 4 – 16)
North Shore surf contest streamed live at Duke’s Waikīkī, Surfjack Hotel, and beachside bars.
Start: ~8:00 AM | Free viewing (purchase may be required)
Blue Note Hawaii – January Lineup
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Jan 2–4: Henry Kapono & Friends
Jan 10–12: Kimie Miner
Jan 24–26: Kealiʻi Reichel
Tickets: bluenotehawaii.com
Waikīkī Shell Concerts
Kapiʻolani Park
Jan 18: Island Vibes Fest (reggae showcase)
Jan 25: Symphony in the Park (5:00 PM, free)
Details: waikikiamp.com
Art & Market Events
Jan 11–12: Waikīkī Artfest, Kapiʻolani Park | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ongoing: Hyatt Sunset Market, Tue & Thu | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FEBRUARY 2026
Chinese New Year Festival & Parade (Feb 7–8)
Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Kalākaua Avenue with lion dancing, martial arts, and food vendors.
Parade: Feb 8, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Free admission
Waikīkī Shell Events
Feb 14: Hawaiian Love Songs (Valentine’s concert)
Feb 28 – Mar 1: Reggae Block Weekend (J Boog, Common Kings)
Tickets: bampproject.com
Sunset on the Beach
Queen’s Surf Beach Outdoor Movie Nights
Feb 15 & 29 | Films begin at sunset (~6:30 PM)
Free entry, food trucks nearby
Additional Highlights
Feb 8–9: Waikīkī Artfest, Kapiʻolani Park
Feb 16: Great Aloha Run (main race)
MARCH 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Mar 17)
Marching down Kalākaua Avenue from Fort DeRussy to Kūhiō Beach
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Free to attend
Afterparties at Irish Rose, Kelley O’Neil’s, Moani Waikīkī
Duke’s OceanFest – Spring Edition (Mar 21–23)
Canoe races, longboard contests, and beach volleyball at Kuhio Beach
Tribute to Duke Kahanamoku | Free to watch
Waikīkī Shell Concerts
Mar 7: Slack Key Masters Live
Mar 28: Spring Rock Fest (Hawai‘i indie + rock artists)
Tickets: bampproject.com
Art & Market Events
Mar 14–15: Waikīkī Artfest, Kapiʻolani Park
Ongoing: Hyatt Sunset Market, Tue & Thu | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WEEKLY & ONGOING EVENTS (JAN – MAR)
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
Live music and traditional hula at the Hula Mound near the Duke statue
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays | 6:00 PM | Free
Royal Hawaiian Band
Fridays at 12:00 PM | Iolani Palace Lawn (short ride from Waikīkī)
Street Performers on Kalākaua Ave
Nightly live performances | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunset Craft & Farmers Market
Hyatt Regency Courtyard
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Waikīkī Artfest
Monthly outdoor art festival with over 75 local vendors
Kapiʻolani Park | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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
MORE INFO & EVENT LINKS
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