Wednesday · From 6 PM

Merrie Monarch Festival

Name: Merrie Monarch Festival — Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Start: 2026-04-08T18:00:00-10:00
Location: Merrie Monarch Festival

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Merrie Monarch Festival is held at Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Big Island, From 6 PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Bon dances are open to all — come for taiko, food booths, and the dance circle.

Food & vendors: Invitational Hawaiian arts fair with 150+ artisans (Hawaiian arts, crafts, local products) plus entertainment; food available at the fair.

Parking & access: Most activities are free; the three-night hula competition requires tickets ($30–$55), mail-in request only for 2026. The royal parade through downtown Hilo on the final Saturday brings road closures and Hele-On reroutes.

Also held: Sunday, April 5, 2026, Monday, April 6, 2026, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Thursday, April 9, 2026, Friday, April 10, 2026, Saturday, April 11, 2026

About hula festivals

Hula festivals bring together hālau (hula schools) for performance, competition, and celebration of Hawaiian culture.

Read the full hula festival guide

Source: Official Merrie Monarch site (2026 festival, tickets, and craft-fair pages). Dates and times can change — confirm with the temple before you go.