Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 24–30, 2026
Discover Korean traditions, see a floral parade, bike around the island, hike in the moonlight and more.
Music
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 10–16, 2026
Celebrate Aloha Festivals in West O‘ahu, admire aluminum can masterpieces, taste taro varieties, rock out to a show with Alanis Morissette tunes and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Labor Day Weekend in Honolulu: Sept. 3–9, 2026
Feast at the Hale ‘Aina Gala, cheer on the Rainbow Warriors, admire pastel paintings, celebrate Hawaiian History Month and more.
Music for the Airport by Aloha Got Soul Responds to the Airport’s AI Songs
The new record album compiles human-made music from Hawai‘i as a rebuttal to the AI selection played at the airport.
Aloha Festivals Celebrates 80 Years
This year‘s theme is “80 Years of Aloha: Our Culture, Our Stories, Celebrating Our Island Home.”
Dancing Cat Records Is Preserving the Masters of Slack Key
The record company’s comprehensive collection of Hawaiian slack key is available to the public.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 20–26, 2026
Watch fireworks at the waterpark, vote for your favorite bao, see a play about a little-known chapter in Hawaiian history and more.
Pushing Boundaries One Note at a Time: The Innovative Sounds of Taimane
Tune in to Nā Mele on Monday, Aug. 24, for a spellbinding episode with ‘ukulele virtuoso Taimane.
Your Insider Guide to Made in Hawai‘i Festival
The 32nd annual Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns Aug. 20–23. Here’s what you should know before you go.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 13–19, 2026
Watch South Shore sports, attend a concert under the stars, see a photography exhibit, laugh out loud at a comedy fest and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 6–12, 2026
Marvel at woodworking craftsmanship, admire Micronesian art, explore a pop culture expo, get a free musubi and more.
Mark These Family-Friendly Events on O‘ahu in 2026
Your cheat sheet to O‘ahu happenings for the whole ‘ohana.
Your Insider Guide to the 2026 Korean Festival
Eat creative kim chee dishes, bop to K-pop music, see taekwondo moves and enjoy authentic activities at this cultural showcase.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 30–Aug. 5, 2026
Try exclusive, innovative eats at Taste of Honolulu, buy easy-to-care-for plants, make art prints, laugh at a comedy show and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 23–29, 2026
Jam to soulful Polynesian artists, attend a concert at the aquarium, boogie down at a dance-a-thon, celebrate Shark Week and more.
We’ve Got Seoul: The Korean Wave in Hawai‘i
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 16–22, 2026
Shop second-hand styles, watch top-notch hula, visit an enchanted garden, experience a vibrant block party and more.
Your Insider Guide to Midsummer Night’s Gleam
Experience a magical evening of lights, live music, food, cultural performances and activities on Saturday, July 18.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 9–15, 2026
See the world’s largest ‘ukulele, watch queer films, enter an open water swim race, meet farm animals and more.
5 Family-Friendly Music Experiences
From drumming and DJing to karaoke and live concerts, these activities strike the right notes.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in Summer 2026 (Part 2)
Feast at our Taste of Honolulu event, see blockbusters with live musical scores, shop Made in Hawai‘i Festival and more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 25-July 1, 2026
Celebrate World Ocean Month, see somber movies, train with fitness experts, attend an outdoor concert and more.
Good Times with Henry Kapono at Halekulani’s House Without A Key
Hear Henry Kapono’s beloved classics like “Goodtimes Together,” “Highway in the Sun” and “Friends.”
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 4–10, 2026
Celebrate World Oceans Day, join a reading challenge, jam at a zoo concert, see an alfresco flick and more.
