Seasonal event guide

Kauaʻi Bon Dance Schedule 2026

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.

6 Kauaʻi events6 mappedSeason: Jun 12 - Jul 25, 2026Updated June 2026

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Full schedule

All Kauaʻi bon dances, by date

Each listing links to its event page and date page. We use “listed” language because temple schedules can shift during the season.

June

1
Jun 12-13·High confidence

Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Bon Dance

Waimea Higashi Hongwanji · Waimea · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Dates

Friday, June 12, 2026 and Saturday, June 13, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

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

Parking/access: Parking available at the Old Waimea Sugar Mill and across the highway at the West Kauai Technology and Visitors Center

2
Jun 19-20·High confidence

Līhuʻe Hongwanji Bon Dance

Līhuʻe Hongwanji Mission · Līhuʻe · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Dates

Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

Food: Flying saucers, pronto pups, andagi, assorted bento, snacks, and dinner plates from temple food booths (open 6 p.m.)

Parking/access: Handicapped parking with placards reserved on temple grounds; traffic monitors direct crossing along Kuhio Highway; cash-only, no outside food or pop-up tents

3
Jun 26-27·High confidence

Waimea Shingon Mission Bon Dance

Waimea Shingon Mission · Waimea · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Dates

Friday, June 26, 2026 and Saturday, June 27, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

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

Parking/access: Shuttle vans from Waimea Hongwanji Mission to the event have helped ease limited on-site parking in recent years

July

4
Jul 10-11·High confidence

Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji Bon Dance

Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji · Hanapēpē · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Dates

Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

Food: Flying saucers, shoyu chicken, nishime, plate lunch, saimin, mochi, and manju from temple food booths

Parking/access: Parking volunteers direct traffic on-site from 3:00–7:30 p.m. both evenings

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.

Good to know

Are Kauaʻi bon dances free?

Most bon dances are free to attend. Bring cash for food booths, games, crafts, and temple donations.

Can visitors join the dance circle?

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.

Do bon dances have food?

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.

How current is this schedule?

This guide was last updated June 2026. Dates and times can change, so confirm with the temple or organizer before making a long drive.