Saturday · 11 AM – 5 PM
King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa
Saturday, June 13, 2026
King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa is held at King Kamehameha Celebration Commission in Honolulu, Oahu, 11 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Bon dances are open to all — come for taiko, food booths, and the dance circle.
Food & vendors: Food and arts vendors at the Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand celebration; the 2026 vendor application includes food-vendor permitting language.
Parking & access: The floral parade reaches Kapiʻolani Park around 11:30 AM. Street closures begin earlier in the morning; expect Waikīkī congestion and limited nearby parking.
Good to know
When is King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa?
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa runs 11 AM – 5 PM.
Where is King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa?
You'll find King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa at King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686–2882 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Honolulu, Oahu.
Will there be food at King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa?
Food and arts vendors at the Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand celebration; the 2026 vendor application includes food-vendor permitting language.
What should I know about parking or access?
The floral parade reaches Kapiʻolani Park around 11:30 AM. Street closures begin earlier in the morning; expect Waikīkī congestion and limited nearby parking.
Should I confirm King Kamehameha Celebration Hoʻolauleʻa before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on State King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 2026 schedule and Official 2026 Oʻahu hoʻolauleʻa vendor application. 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: State King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 2026 schedule; Official 2026 Oʻahu hoʻolauleʻa vendor application. Dates and times can change — confirm with the temple before you go.