Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals

Looking for fun things to do with friends and family? Eat, drink, dance and celebrate culture throughout the summer.

August 5, 2025

Andrea Lee,

Ah, summer—the time for vacations, barbecues, beach trips and holoholo days. In Hawai‘i, it’s also festival season, which means we can’t wait to dance around the yagura (tower) at bon dances, sample hot and fresh street foods, admire hula performances and so much more. With a variety of cultural celebrations to enjoy across Honolulu, here’s our roundup of can’t-miss summer festivals.

Keep an eye on this story—it’ll be updated throughout the summer as more info becomes available.

SEE ALSO: O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Pan-Pacific Festival

Pan-Pacific Festival

June 13–15

The Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a takes over Kalākaua Avenue on Friday, June 13, from 7 to 10 p.m., where you’ll get to enjoy street food, pop-up shops, live entertainment and a bon dance. Hula and cultural performances will also take place at the Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound and Ala Moana Centerstage throughout the weekend. And don’t miss the Pan-Pacific Parade on Sunday, June 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Free admission, Waikīkī, panpacificfestival.org, @panpacificfestival

Photo: Courtesy of Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest

Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest

Saturday, July 5, 5 to 10 p.m.

This annual festival boasts one of Honolulu’s largest bon dance as well as cultural entertainment and local food and retail vendors. This year, the event has moved to Washington Middle School.

Free admission, Washington Middle School, 1633 S King St., moiliilisummerfest.org, @moiliilifest

Photo: Zane Persaud

Honolulu Surf Film Festival

July 10 to Aug. 3, various times

The Honolulu Surf Film Festival features a lineup of 16 surf films, which can be voted on at each screening in the Audience Choice awards.

$15 general admission, $12 for members, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., honolulumuseum.org, @honolulumuseum

Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Parks and Recreation

Midsummer Night’s Gleam

Saturday, July 19, 3 to 9 p.m.

Don’t miss your chance to see Foster Botanical Garden all aglow with thousands of lights. Plus, enjoy crafts and activities, food trucks and performances. You’re welcome to bring your own food and nonalcoholic drinks. Keep in mind that onsite parking will be reserved for those with ADA needs, so consider public transportation, rideshare options or nearby paid lots.

$3 for adults, $1 for keiki ages 6–17, free for keiki 5 and under, Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N Vineyard Blvd., honolulu.gov, @honolulubotanicalgardens

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

Prince Lot Hula Festival

July 19–20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The state’s largest noncompetitive hula celebration returns with performances by hālau hula, a mākeke with Hawaiian crafts and goods, cultural demonstrations, local foods and live music.

Free admission, Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, 650 S. King St., mgfhawaii.org, @plhfhawaii

Photographer: Ross D. Hamamura Rdhphoto.net

Photo: Ross D. Hamamura, Courtesy of Korean Festival

Korean Festival

Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Find favorites like kalbi, kim chee and soju at the Korean Festival, along with a Korean food eating contest, a K-pop song and dance contest and more cultural activities.

Free admission, Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds, 530 S King St., Downtown, koreanfesthawaii.com, @koreanfestival

Made In Hawaii 2022 Photo By Anthony Consillio Ac 217

Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Made in Hawai‘i Festival

Aug. 15–17

All vendors must earn an official Made in Hawai‘i certification to qualify for this festival, so support local while shopping for food, drinks, home goods, art, clothing and more. There will also be onsite cooking demos, fashion shows and live music.

$8 general admission, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Ala Moana, madeinhawaiifestival.com, @madeinhi

Photo: Andrea Lee

Okinawan Festival

Aug. 30–31

With ‘ono food, cultural performances and exhibits, arts and crafts, and a bon dance, there’s so much to see and do when “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha” at the Okinawan Festival. Plus, don’t miss the Okinawan Feastival from Sept. 1–15, where various eateries across O‘ahu offer Okinawan specials.

Ticket prices TBA, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Ala Moana, okinawanfestival.com, @okinawanfestival