Daily & Weekly Waikīkī Events
Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks: A weekly fireworks display over Waikīkī Beach. Every Friday at 7:45 PM (subject to sunset). Location: Duke Kahanamoku Beach behind Hilton Hawaiian Village. Free to view.
Waikīkī Hula Show: Live Hawaiian hula performances with torch lighting. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Free to attend.
August 2025
Duke’s OceanFest 2025: An ocean sports festival honoring Duke Kahanamoku, with surfing, swimming, SUP races, and beach events. August 16–24, 2025, daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Kuhio Beach and Queen’s Surf. Free for spectators. More at dukesoceanfest.com.
Aloha Festivals Royal Court Investiture: Formal installation of the 2025 Royal Court in traditional Hawaiian ceremony. August 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalākaua Ave. Free.
September 2025
Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a: Hawai‘i’s largest block party with music stages, crafts, and food vendors. September 13, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Kalākaua Avenue in Waikīkī. Free.
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade: A cultural parade with flower-adorned floats, pa‘u riders, and hula hālau. September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Parade route: Ala Moana Park to Kapiʻolani Park via Kalākaua Ave. Free.
October 2025
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival – Waikīkī Events: Culinary events with celebrity chefs and gourmet tastings. October 17–19, 2025, at venues including The Royal Hawaiian, Halekulani, and Waikīkī Beach Marriott. Tickets from $95 at hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.
November 2025
Veterans Day Parade – Waikīkī: A patriotic procession honoring military service. November 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM along Kalākaua Avenue. Free.
Thanksgiving Weekend Concert (Tentative): Live Hawaiian music concert to celebrate the season. November 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave. Tickets from $40 via Ticketmaster.
December 2025
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night: Holiday kickoff with a parade and tree lighting. December 6, 2025, with the parade at 6:00 PM and tree lighting at 7:30 PM at Honolulu Hale, 530 S King St. Free.
Waikīkī Holiday Parade: Honoring Pearl Harbor survivors with bands and floats. December 12, 2025, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM along Kalākaua Avenue. Free.
Billabong Pipe Masters – Watch Parties: North Shore surf contest broadcast live in Waikīkī. December 8–20, 2025, with watch parties at Duke’s Waikīkī, Surfjack Hotel, and other surf cafés. Most contests begin around 8:00 AM. Free or drink minimum may apply.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Waikīkī Beach: A midnight fireworks celebration to welcome 2026. December 31, 2025. Best viewed from Queen’s Surf Beach, Fort DeRussy, or Hilton Lagoon. Free.
