Seasonal event guide
Dates, times, towns, food notes, and a map for Kauaʻi's 2026 bon dance season — temple by temple. Most are free, visitors are welcome, and event pages link through to the date-specific details.
Map
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Full schedule
Each listing links to its event page and date page. We use “listed” language because temple schedules can shift during the season.
Friday, June 12, 2026, Friday, June 12, 2026 and Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Waimea Higashi Hongwanji · Food: Nishime and dioja dinner plates (Friday), roast pork and akule dinner plates (Saturday); also andagi, flying saucer, pronto pup, inari and maki sushi, spam musubi, gandule rice, and saimin from temple food booths
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, June 19, 2026, Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Līhuʻe Hongwanji Mission · Food: Flying saucers, pronto pups, andagi, assorted bento, snacks, and dinner plates from temple food booths (open 6 p.m.)
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, June 26, 2026, Friday, June 26, 2026 and Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Waimea Shingon Mission · Food: Flying saucers, andagi, Anda-Dawg (andagi pronto pup), yakitori, curry and rice, nishime plate, roast pork plate, maze sushi, cone sushi, and shave ice from temple food booths
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 10, 2026, Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji · Food: Flying saucers, shoyu chicken, nishime, plate lunch, saimin, mochi, and manju from temple food booths
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 17, 2026, Friday, July 17, 2026 and Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Kapaʻa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 24, 2026, Friday, July 24, 2026 and Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
West Kauai Hongwanji Mission
High confidence
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First-timer notes
You do not need to know the steps. Join the outer circle, copy the person ahead of you, and step out whenever you need a break.
Food
Food booths are common but not guaranteed in every listing. If dinner is the plan, open the event page and check the source note.
What to bring
Cash, water, comfortable shoes, and patience for parking. Most dances are free and family-friendly.
Most bon dances are free to attend. Bring cash for food booths, games, crafts, and temple donations.
Yes. Visitors are welcome at bon dances. Step in when a song starts, follow the people ahead of you, and keep moving with the circle.
Many do, but food details vary by temple and year. We list food notes when a source mentions them; otherwise, check the event page and confirm with the host if food is important.
This guide was last updated June 2026. Dates and times can change, so confirm with the temple or organizer before making a long drive.
