Things to Do on O‘ahu in June and July 2024
Celebrate culture and music at summer festivals, experience Maoli’s music live and catch a free outdoor movie at Waimea Valley.
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
FESTIVAL
He Inoa No Kalaninui Kamehameha O‘ahu
June 7 to 11
Honor the legacy of King Kamehameha I during days of festivities surrounding his state holiday on June 11. O‘ahu’s celebration begins with a lei draping of Kamehameha’s statue on June 7 at Ali‘iolani Hale and ends at the same place, with a tribute to the king on June 11.
Free admission, multiple locations, sfca.hawaii.gov, @kingkamehamehacelebration
Photo: Courtesy of Pan-Pacific Festival
FESTIVAL
Pan-Pacific Festival
June 7 to 9
After a five-year hiatus, the Pan-Pacific Festival returns to Honolulu. Three days of festivities will include a bon dance, hula festival and performances by entertainers from Japan and Hawai‘i.
Free admission, multiple locations, panpacificfestival.org, @panpacificfestival
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to the 2024 Pan-Pacific Festival
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
FESTIVAL
Honolulu Night Market
Saturday, June 8, 5 to 10 p.m.
More than 80 local vendors will pop up for this biannual street festival that brings Kaka‘ako to life with food, fashion, music and entertainment. The event will also be a FestPAC site for live performances.
Free admission, Our Kaka‘ako, ourkakaako.com, @ourkakaako
SEE ALSO: Your Insider Guide to Honolulu Night Market: June 2024
FESTIVAL
West Fest
Saturday, June 15, 4 to 10 p.m.
This year, Moani’s annual West Fest celebrates the bistro and bar’s fifth anniversary. Headliners include Johnny Suite, Malino and Kawao, with more performers to be announced closer to the festival date.
$60 to $165, Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, westfesthawaii.com, @westfesthawaii
SEE ALSO: Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
CONCERT
Maoli: Boots on the Ground Tour
Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, 7 p.m.
Maoli is coming back to O‘ahu for its Boots on the Ground Tour. The band’s most recent EP, MMO II, came out Nov. 17 and features nine songs.
$80 to $1,000, Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., maolimusic.com, @maolimusic
Photo: Courtesy of Waimea Valley
FILM
Screen on the Green
Every Thursday in July, sundown
This summer, Waimea Valley brings back its popular Screen on the Green, an outdoor movie event held after the Hale‘iwa Farmers Market. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in with some snacks as they enjoy a family-friendly film.
Free admission, Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa, waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu
SEE ALSO: Where to Watch Outdoor Movies on O‘ahu This Summer
