Cultural festival · Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oahu · 4 PM – 10 PM
Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa
Hosted by Aloha Festivals
Aloha Festivals' Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa turns Kalākaua Avenue into Hawaiʻi's largest annual block party, with Hawaiian food booths, artisan crafts, cultural vendors, hula, local music, and multiple entertainment stages. The 2026 event is the 72nd annual Hoʻolauleʻa in Aloha Festivals' 80th-anniversary season.
Food & vendors: Hawaiʻi cuisine booths, artisan crafts, cultural vendors, local flavors, and multiple entertainment stages along Kalākaua Avenue; vendors open at 4 PM.
Parking & access: Free and open to the public. Waikīkī parking options include nearby garages and street parking; 2026 road-closure details were not yet posted.
Good to know
When is Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa runs 4 PM – 10 PM.
Where is Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa?
You'll find Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa at Aloha Festivals, Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oahu.
Will there be food at Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa?
Hawaiʻi cuisine booths, artisan crafts, cultural vendors, local flavors, and multiple entertainment stages along Kalākaua Avenue; vendors open at 4 PM.
What should I know about parking or access?
Free and open to the public. Waikīkī parking options include nearby garages and street parking; 2026 road-closure details were not yet posted.
Should I confirm Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Official Aloha Festivals 2026 homepage, Official Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa event page, and Official Aloha Festivals participation and parking pages. Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
About cultural festivals
Hawaii's cultural festivals gather food, performing arts, craft, and community across a weekend or longer. Many trace to the islands' Japanese, Okinawan, and broader Asia-Pacific communities and feature taiko, hula, bon dance, and street-food booths.
Some are free block parties and some are ticketed convention-center markets. Come for the performances and stay for the food booths, craft vendors, and local-product marketplaces.
- Check admission before you go — marketplace and convention-center events may charge entry.
- Parking fills early — rideshare or transit is usually easier.
- Schedules and venues can shift year to year; confirm before you go.
Source: Official Aloha Festivals 2026 homepage; Official Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa event page; Official Aloha Festivals participation and parking pages. Event dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.