Hula festival · Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu
Prince Lot Hula Festival 2026
Hosted by Moanalua Gardens Foundation
- When
- Jul 17–18, 20269 AM – 4 PM
- Where
- Waikīkī, Honolulu, OʻahuGet directions
- Host
- Moanalua Gardens Foundation
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go. Historical dates reflect advertised schedules; a past date alone does not confirm the event took place.
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What to expect
Hawaiʻi's largest non-competitive hula festival honors Prince Lot Kapuāiwa (Kamehameha V), who hosted gatherings at his Moanalua Valley summer home. Launched in 1978 by the Moanalua Gardens Foundation, it continues a hula legacy dating to King Kākuhihewa in the 1600s. The festival celebrates Hawaiian culture through performances, crafts, and community gatherings.
Plan your visit
- Food & vendors
- Hawaiian crafts mākeke plus food vendors (2025 listed 8 named food vendors); Native Hawaiian and Hawaiʻi-owned retail, arts, jewelry, and cultural-education booths.
- Parking & access
- Free admission. Royal Hawaiian Center garage is open 24/7 with 600+ stalls (entrance at Royal Hawaiian Ave and Don Ho Lane).
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Oahu
While you’re out for Prince Lot Hula Festival, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
About hula festivals
Hula festivals bring together hālau (hula schools) for performance, competition, and celebration of Hawaiian culture.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.