60 upcoming events near Honolulu — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Community & civic
June 6 to 7, 2026
All day
Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Avenue
You can shop outdoor and recreation gear and catch demos at this two-day summer expo downtown.
Community & civic
June 12 to 14, 2026
Fri 5 to 7 p.m., Sat 4:30 to 9 p.m., Sun 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Waikiki · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki
You can watch hula halau perform across a three-day celebration of Pacific cultures in Waikiki.
Community & civic
June 12 to 14, 2026
Honolulu, HI
This Matsuri-style festival spreads from Ala Moana Center through Waikiki over three June days, with hula, taiko, and performers from across the Pacific. It closes with a big hoolaulea and parade on Kalakaua Avenue.
Music & concerts
Select evenings, June 2026
6 p.m.
Atherton Studio, Hawaii Public Radio, Ala Moana · Honolulu, HI
Atherton Studio, Hawaii Public Radio, Ala Moana
You can hear emerging jazz ensembles up close in Hawaii Public Radio's intimate Atherton performance studio.
Classes & arts
June 22 to August 16, 2026
Varies by class
Hawaii Potters' Guild, Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Potters' Guild, Honolulu
You can sign up for a summer interim ceramics session open to members and recent students.
Pickleball & rec
June 27 to 28, 2026
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oahu indoor pickleball venue · Honolulu, HI
Oahu indoor pickleball venue
You can watch or enter Hawaii's premier pickleball tournament over a weekend of mixed doubles play.
Music & concerts
July 10 to 12, 2026
Daytime and evening
Kapiolani Park, Waikiki · Honolulu, HI
Kapiolani Park, Waikiki
You can enjoy three days of free ukulele performances in the park at this third annual festival.
Outdoors & nature
July 17 to 18, 2026
Honolulu, HI
Put on by the Moanalua Gardens Foundation, the Prince Lot Hula Festival is billed as the largest noncompetitive hula event, with halau performing across a weekend in July. It is a chance to see hula done with real heart.
Community & civic
July 2026
Daytime
Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Moanalua Gardens, Honolulu
You can experience Hawaii's largest non-competitive hula festival, now in its 49th year, under the shade trees.
Theater & film
July 31 to August 16, 2026
Evenings and matinees
Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Avenue
You can see the world's longest-running musical staged locally with its sweeping, emotional score.
Food festivals
September 5 to 6, 2026
Daytime to evening
Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue
You can taste Okinawan food and watch taiko and dance at the 44th annual festival downtown.
Dance & fitness
December 13, 2026
5 a.m. start
Honolulu, HI
The Honolulu Marathon is one of the largest in the country and rolls out at 5am on the second Sunday of December, starting in Waikiki. There is also a Start to Park 10K the same morning if 26.2 miles is not your thing.
Music & concerts
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Avenue
You can hear acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit in an intimate Waikiki supper-club setting.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 5, 2026
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Avenue
You can groove to the soul-jazz organ trio Delvon Lamarr in Waikiki's premier jazz room.
Pickleball & rec
Sunday, June 28, 2026
10 a.m.
Alohilani Resort, Waikiki Beach · Honolulu, HI
Alohilani Resort, Waikiki Beach
You can just show up and play, no instruction required, at this drop-in pickleball open play session.
Pickleball & rec
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (also Sun, May 31)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Pickles at Forte, 1032 Fort Street Mall · Honolulu, HI
Pickles at Forte, 1032 Fort Street Mall
You can pick up the basics of pickleball at this beginner-friendly downtown learn-to-play session.
Pickleball & rec
Every Sunday, including May 31, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Oahu, Honolulu area · Honolulu, HI
Oahu, Honolulu area
You can join a weekly Sunday-afternoon pickleball meetup to play with a friendly local group.
Pickleball & rec
Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
95-plus Oahu parks with 191 courts · Honolulu, HI
95-plus Oahu parks with 191 courts
You can play free pickleball at dozens of city parks, just bring your own portable net.
Classes & arts
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10 a.m.
Waiahole, Aloha Animal Sanctuary area · Honolulu, HI
Waiahole, Aloha Animal Sanctuary area
You can paint in a relaxed outdoor setting surrounded by rescued animals at this guided class.
Music & concerts
Select Sundays through summer 2026
Afternoon
Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki · Honolulu, HI
Kapiolani Park Bandstand, Waikiki
You can take in free Sunday afternoon band concerts at the Kapiolani Park bandstand near the beach.
Markets
Saturdays, 7:30 to 11 a.m.
7:30 to 11 a.m.
Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road · Honolulu, HI
Kapiolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road
You can shop Oahu's flagship Saturday-morning farmers market for local produce, prepared food and flowers.
Markets
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
8 a.m. to noon
Ward Village, Kakaako · Honolulu, HI
Ward Village, Kakaako
You can browse dozens of local vendors at this Saturday-morning market in the heart of Kakaako.
Markets
Select Saturdays, including monthly dates in 2026
Evening
Our Kakaako, Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Our Kakaako, Honolulu
You can join Kakaako's signature free block party with 80-plus food and retail vendors and live entertainment.
Markets
Wednesdays, 4 to 7 p.m.
4 to 7 p.m.
The Flats at Ward Village courtyard, Kakaako · Honolulu, HI
The Flats at Ward Village courtyard, Kakaako
You can pick up fresh produce and dinner from local vendors at this midweek afternoon market.
Markets
Sunday, June 7, 2026
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kapiolani Regional Park, Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Kapiolani Regional Park, Honolulu
You can browse handmade crafts and art from Hawaii artisans at this free outdoor festival in the park.
Community & civic
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii's largest LGBTQ celebration returns to Waikiki with a parade and a festival in October. The 2026 theme is Hoomau, and the parade and festival fill Kalakaua Avenue for the day.
Community & civic
Saturday, May 30, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Honolulu
You can dig into hands-on science and sustainability exhibits at this one-day community festival.
Tastings
Thursdays, including June 4, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1085 Ala Moana Boulevard, Ala Moana · Honolulu, HI
1085 Ala Moana Boulevard, Ala Moana
You can sip wine on the water at this recurring sunset tasting cruise out of Ala Moana.
Tastings
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Afternoon to evening
Bishop Museum Great Lawn, 1525 Bernice Street · Honolulu, HI
Bishop Museum Great Lawn, 1525 Bernice Street
You can sample craft beers on the museum's Great Lawn at the 7th annual Hawaii Beer Fest.
Classes & arts
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Daytime
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can learn to make a Japanese kokedama moss-ball planter in this hands-on weekend workshop.
Lifelong learning
Thursdays, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can share your own story and find inspiration in others at this free weekly storytelling circle.
Lifelong learning
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hawaii State Public Library System branch · Honolulu, HI
Hawaii State Public Library System branch
You can hear local Japanese American author Brandi-Ann Uyemura speak in honor of AANHPI month at the library.
Music & concerts
Fridays, June 12 to July 31, 2026
5 to 6 p.m.
Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 1396 California Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 1396 California Avenue
You can catch Friday-evening performers like the Merrygolds and Ryugen Taiko in a lush upland garden setting.
Music & concerts
Fridays, June 5 to July 24, 2026
5 to 6 p.m.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe · Honolulu, HI
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe
You can enjoy Friday-evening music from artists like Bradda Ash and Nikki Dee under the Ko'olau mountains.
Community & civic
Friday, June 12, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street · Honolulu, HI
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street
You can explore the museum after sunset with local vendors, music and shopping on the second Friday of the month, free for members.
Music & concerts
Fridays, including June 5, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania Street · Honolulu, HI
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania Street
Every Friday evening you can wander the galleries late, stargaze in the courtyards and hear live music like the Gilbert Batangan Jazz Trio.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 5, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue
You can hear the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra team up with exotica band the Waitiki 7 for the season finale weekend.
Music & concerts
Sunday, June 7, 2026
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue
You can hear soprano Renee Fleming with the Hawaii Symphony in a program pairing music and the natural world.
Music & concerts
Thursday, June 11, 2026
From 9 a.m.
Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Honolulu
You can take in Hawaiian music and hula at this festival and conference celebrating mele and dance.
Classes & arts
First Friday of every month, including June 5 and July 3, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
Chinatown and Downtown Honolulu
You can stroll Chinatown's monthly gallery walk and street festival with open art studios, shops and music.
Lifelong learning
Saturdays, year round
7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Honolulu, HI
Held in the parking lot at Kapiolani Community College below Diamond Head, this Hawaii Farm Bureau market runs every Saturday morning from 7:30 to 11am. Come for island produce, hot breakfast plates, and local treats.
Theater & film
Saturday, May 30, 2026 (series continues July 3, July 25, Aug 29, Sept 26)
Activities 4:30 p.m., movie 7:30 p.m.
Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki · Honolulu, HI
Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki
You can bring a beach chair for free outdoor movies on the Waikiki sand with pre-show live music and games.
Outdoors & nature
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 to 9 p.m.
Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N. Vineyard Boulevard · Honolulu, HI
Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N. Vineyard Boulevard
You can stroll an evening of illuminated art, lanterns, demonstrations and performances throughout the botanical garden.
Pickleball & rec
Open play (see center schedule)
Daytime
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Avenue
You can play indoor pickleball on two wood courts at one of Honolulu's most popular senior-center venues.
Music & concerts
Thursdays, June 4 to July 30, 2026
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N. Vineyard Boulevard · Honolulu, HI
Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N. Vineyard Boulevard
You can hear free-spirited live acts like the Royal Hawaiian Band and Honolulu Wind Ensemble outdoors among the trees on Thursday evenings.
Markets
Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m.
5 to 9 p.m.
Pearlridge Center, Aiea · Honolulu, HI
Pearlridge Center, Aiea
You can wander a weekly night market with Hawaii food and craft vendors, live music and covered seating.
Classes & arts
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., Fridays at 2 p.m. through Aug 30, 2026
11 a.m. to noon (Fri 2 p.m.)
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania Street · Honolulu, HI
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania Street
If you are short on time you can take this guided walk through the museum's must-see works, included with admission.
Senior programs
Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Fridays 1 to 3 p.m.
Afternoons
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can play Rummikub, Sequence and Mexican Train dominoes with neighbors at these free afternoon game sessions.
Music & concerts
Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
6 to 9 p.m.
Aloha Beer Co., 700 Queen Street · Honolulu, HI
Aloha Beer Co., 700 Queen Street
You can hear local live music in the beer garden every Saturday evening with a craft brew in hand.
Senior programs
Weekly (see monthly schedule)
11 a.m.
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 1640 Lanakila Avenue
You can join gentle tai chi, hula, yoga and ping pong on the weekly activity schedule at this senior center.
Dance & fitness
Mondays in June 2026
9 to 10:15 a.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can join a welcoming Monday-morning hula class with Kumu Hula Nalani Keale for twelve dollars cash.
Dance & fitness
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m.
9 to 10 a.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can ease into a gentle all-levels tai chi session twice a week for seven dollars a class.
Dance & fitness
Mondays, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can join a free gentle movement session designed to keep kupuna active and connected.
Dance & fitness
Mondays, 9 to 10 a.m.
9 to 10 a.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can deepen your practice in this Monday intermediate tai chi class for nine dollars.
Dance & fitness
Fridays, noon to 1 p.m.
Noon to 1 p.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can learn easygoing line dancing with instructor Nalini Gauthier in this Friday lunchtime class.
Dance & fitness
Mondays at noon and Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Noon (Mon), 11 a.m. (Sat)
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can get moving with a joint-friendly low-impact Zumba class for seven dollars a session.
Classes & arts
Tuesdays, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue · Honolulu, HI
Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Avenue
You can bring your favorite creative project and craft alongside others at this free weekly social.
Classes & arts
Weekly on Fridays, 6 p.m.
6 p.m.
HoMA Art School, Honolulu · Honolulu, HI
HoMA Art School, Honolulu
You can practice wheel-throwing during weekly open studio hours if you are enrolled in an adult ceramics class.
Classes & arts
Sundays at 2 p.m. through Aug 30, 2026
2 to 3 p.m.
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania Street · Honolulu, HI
Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania Street
You can join a relaxed Sunday gallery conversation about the art on view, included with museum admission.
Music & concerts
Fridays at noon, including May 29, June 5 and July 17, 2026
Noon to 1 p.m.
Iolani Palace, 364 S. King Street · Honolulu, HI
Iolani Palace, 364 S. King Street
You can hear the Royal Hawaiian Band's free Friday lunchtime concerts on the palace grounds downtown.
