Seasonal event guide
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.
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.
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 4 PM – 10 PM
Hawaiʻi’s Plantation Village · Food: Andagi, waffle dogs, shave ice, huli huli chicken plates, bento and maki sushi, spam musubi, and baked goods from food booths (open from 3:30 p.m.)
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, June 12, 2026, Friday, June 12, 2026 and Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 7 PM – 10 PM
Wāhiawā Hongwanji Mission · Food: Homemade mochi, taiyaki, shave ice, and country store from temple volunteers; andagi, plate lunches, poke bowls, baked goods, and boba from local food vendors
High confidence
Event detailsSaturday, June 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
ʻEwa Hongwanji Mission · Food: Tamura's Market bentos (furikake rice, Spam, hot dog, fried chicken), fried noodles, chili rice bowl, teri burger, hot dogs, andagi by Da Andagi Guy, and Kona Ice truck
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, June 26, 2026, Friday, June 26, 2026 and Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Honpa Hongwanji Hawaiʻi Betsuin · Food: BBQ plates and bowls, hot dogs, teri hamburgers, saimin, chili, soy beans, spam musubi, shave ice, andagi (Saturday only), and baked goods
High confidence
Event detailsSaturday, July 4, 2026, 5 PM – 10 PM
Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji Mission · Food: Likely yes; 2025 event had major vendor/food footprint
High confidence
Event detailsSaturday, July 4, 2026, 7 PM – 10 PM
Waipahu Hongwanji Mission · Food: Beef stew, orange chicken, yakitori sticks, fried noodles, and shave ice; outside vendors including andagi and bento have appeared in past years.
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 10, 2026, Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 6:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Haleʻiwa Shingon Mission · Food: Saimin with homemade dashi and Young's Noodle Factory noodles, cold somen, teri beef burger deluxe, BBQ beef sticks, musubi combos, cone sushi, bento, makizushi, andagi, shave ice, and Aoki's Ice Cakes
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 10, 2026, Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 6 PM – 9 PM
Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawaiʻi · Food: Oden, BBQ plates, warabi mochi, ramen, shave ice, musubi, and chow fun from temple food booths
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 10, 2026, Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 · From 5:30 PM
Koboji Shingon Mission · Food: Teri chicken plate, Local Boy Stew Bowl, chili rice bowl, teri burger, yakisoba, andagi, and shave ice; cash only
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 10, 2026, Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026 · 7 PM – 10 PM
Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaiʻi · Food: Fresh andagi, yakisoba, hot ramen, fried croquettes, shave ice and desserts, Spam musubi (Friday), chili rice (Saturday), and drinks from temple food vendors
High confidence
Event detailsSaturday, July 11, 2026, 7 PM – 10 PM
Windward Buddhist Temple · Food: Fresh andagi, BBQ stick and hot dog dinner plate, chili, saimin, Spam musubi, and shave ice from food concession; country store with homemade manju (coconut and apple), nantu, takuan, bitter melon namasu, and chicken hekka
High confidence
Event detailsFriday, July 17, 2026, Friday, July 17, 2026 and Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 7 PM – 10 PM
Wāhiawā Ryusenji Soto Mission · Food: Chicken hekka, teriyaki chicken, bento, hamburger curry bowl, chili bowl, S&S saimin, fried noodles, barbecue teri hamburger, shave ice, makizushi, and fresh andagi from temple food booths; cash only
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 1, 2026. Dates and times can change, so confirm with the temple or organizer before making a long drive.
