Hula festival · Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu
Prince Lot Hula Festival
Prince Lot Hula Festival is listed for Friday, July 17, 2026 at Moanalua Gardens Foundation in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oahu, 9 AM – 4 PM.
- Date
- Fri, Jul 172026
- Time
- 9 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.
2 dates
Also held
- Friday, July 17, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PMThis page
- Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM
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).
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Plan your weekend on Oahu
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Good to know
When is Prince Lot Hula Festival?
Prince Lot Hula Festival is scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Where is Prince Lot Hula Festival?
You'll find Prince Lot Hula Festival at Moanalua Gardens Foundation, Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oahu.
Will there be food at Prince Lot Hula Festival?
Hawaiian crafts mākeke plus food vendors (2025 listed 8 named food vendors); Native Hawaiian and Hawaiʻi-owned retail, arts, jewelry, and cultural-education booths.
What should I know about parking or access?
Free admission. Royal Hawaiian Center garage is open 24/7 with 600+ stalls (entrance at Royal Hawaiian Ave and Don Ho Lane).
Should I confirm Prince Lot Hula Festival before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Official Moanalua Gardens Foundation site (2026 homepage + festival details). Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
About hula festivals
Hula festivals bring together hālau (hula schools) for performance, competition, and celebration of Hawaiian culture.
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