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Oʻahu Bon Dance Schedule 2026

Dates, times, towns, food notes, parking/access details, and a map for Oʻahu's 2026 bon dance season. Most are free, visitors are welcome, and event pages link through to the date-specific details.

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25 Oʻahu events22 mappedSeason: Jun 6 - Oct 3, 2026Updated June 1, 2026

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Jun 6

Hawaiʻi’s Plantation Village Bon Dance

Waipahu · 4-10 PM

Jun 12-13

Wāhiawā Hongwanji Bon Dance

Wahiawā · 7-10 PM

Jun 20

ʻEwa Hongwanji Bon Dance

ʻEwa Beach · 6:30-9:30 PM

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Months:JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Regions covered:LeewardCentralHonoluluNorth ShoreWindward

Map

Oʻahu bon dances on the map

22 of 25 listings have map pins.

Full schedule

All Oʻahu 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

4
Jun 26-27·Honolulu·High confidence

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaiʻi Betsuin Bon Dance

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaiʻi Betsuin · Honolulu · 6:30-10:30 PM

Dates

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

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

Parking/access: Official venue page notes contact/location; event-specific parking details not posted

Event detailsFridaySaturday

July

14
Jul 18·Honolulu·High confidence

Jikoen Hongwanji Bon Dance

Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple · Honolulu · From 5 PM

Dates

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

Food: Likely yes; 2025 page cited andagi/local foods

Parking/access: 2025 page said parking at Kapālama Elementary School

Event detailsSaturday

August

September

23
Sep 12·Leeward·High confidence

MegaBon

JCI Honolulu / Todaiji Hawaiʻi · Pearl City · 3:45-9 PM

Dates

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

Food: Yes; official site lists food + beer garden

Parking/access: Free parking stated on 2025 volunteer page; ADA likely on campus

Event detailsSaturday

October

25
Oct 3·Windward·High confidence

Windward Mall Bon Dance

Windward Mall · Kāneʻohe · 3:45-8:30 PM

Dates

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Map

Pinned on the guide map.

Parking/access: Mall lots on Kamehameha / Alaloa / Haiku; wheelchair accessible

Event detailsSaturday

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 Oʻahu 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 1, 2026. Dates and times can change, so confirm with the temple or organizer before making a long drive.