Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2025 (Part 2)
Celebrate the spirit of summer at cultural festivals, shop made-in-Hawai‘i products and see Japanese artist Ado live in concert.
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
FESTIVAL
Honolulu Night Market
Saturday, July 19, 5 to 10 p.m.
The biggest night market in town takes over the streets of Kaka‘ako with live music and performances, a fashion show, retail vendors and street foods galore.
Free admission, Auahi St., Keawe St. and Coral St., Kaka‘ako, ourkakaako.com, @hnlnightmarket
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: July 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Prince Lot Hula Festival
FESTIVAL
Prince Lot Hula Festival
July 19–20
Join the thousands of people who gather every year to honor Hawai‘i’s hula traditions and watch more than a dozen performances, enjoy ‘ono food, shop local vendors and join cultural workshops.
Free admission, Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, 650 S King St., Downtown, mgfhawaii.org, @plhfhawaii
SEE ALSO: Our Guide: Honolulu Summer Festivals
Photo: Courtesy of Korean Festival
FESTIVAL
Korean Festival
Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Celebrate all aspects of Korean culture at this open-air festival, from the food and traditional attire to K-pop and modern fashion.
Free admission, Honolulu Hale Civic Grounds, 530 S King St., Downtown, koreanfesthawaii.com, @koreanfestival
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival
Photo: Courtesy of Made in Hawai‘i Festival
FESTIVAL
Made in Hawai‘i Festival
Aug. 15–17
Last year, the festival attracted 70,000 attendees to shop more than 700 local vendors while enjoying free samples, exclusive product launches, live music, fashion shows and cooking demonstrations.
$8 admission, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, madeinhawaiifestival.com, @madeinhi
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to the 31st Made in Hawai‘i Festival
CONCERT
Ado: The Hibana World Tour
Sunday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.
The Japanese artist shot to fame in 2022 after releasing her first album and voicing the songs of One Piece Film: Red, and now, she embarks on her second world tour.
From $83, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, blaisdellcenter.com, @ado_staff_official
Photo: Credit Cliff Kimura
FESTIVAL
Okinawan Festival
Aug. 30–31
Uchinanchu pride is on full display with performances, cultural activities, a bon dance, and Okinawan eats and goods for sale all day. Plus, don’t miss Okinawan Feastival, with special dishes at local restaurants, the following week.
General admission from $10, from $5 for kūpuna, keiki 12 and under free, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, okinawanfestival.com, @okinawanfestival
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to Okinawan Festival
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
