Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2026
Enjoy Shakespeare-inspired orchestral concerts, experience Japanese pop culture, feast at this year’s K-pop themed BrunchFest and more.
THEATER
Lele Wale
March 4–8
With mele, hula and inspiration from true stories, this play explores the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfires through the eyes of those who lived through them.
From $9, John F. Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Road, Mānoa, manoa.hawaii.edu, @uhmkennedytheatre
FOOD & DRINK
Sunset Fest: Matcha
Thursday, March 5, 5 to 8 p.m.
Every first Thursday of the year, Fishcake is hosting a themed mini market and food fest; for March, expect edible and non-edible matcha delights.
Free admission, Fishcake, 307 Kamani St., Kaka‘ako, fishcake.us, @fishcakehawaii
CONCERT
Shakespeare Festival
March 8, 19, 22
In a three-part series, Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Felix Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet.
From $43.50, Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, myhso.org, @hawaiisymphonyorchestra
SEE ALSO: Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts and Live Music in Honolulu
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Festival Foundation
FESTIVAL
Honolulu Festival
March 14–15
Celebrating the cultures of the Pacific Rim, the 30th annual festival will include performances, a Sake and Food Fest, a bon dance, a parade and Nagaoka fireworks.
$8 one-day admission, $10 at the door, Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, honolulufestival.com, @honfestival
COMEDY
Charlene Kaye: Tiger Daughter
Sunday, March 15, 6 p.m.
Musician, comedian and actor Charlene Kaye, known for her parodies of pop artists’ music styles, puts a humorous spin on her relationship with her immigrant mother in this solo show.
From $25 , Blue Note Hawai‘i, 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Waikīkī, bluenotejazz.com, @charlenekaye
Atarashii Gakko!, one of the headliners for AsobiExpo Hawai‘i. Photo: Courtesy of AsobiExpo Hawai‘i
FESTIVAL
AsobiExpo Hawai‘i
Monday, March 16, 6 p.m.
This Japanese pop culture experience marks its first international event here with performers Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Atarashii Gakko! and Fruits Zipper as well as booth exhibits.
From $70, Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Waikīkī, asobiexpo.com, @asobisystem_official
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
FOOD & DRINK
BrunchFest
Sunday, March 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy your fill of unlimited brunch eats and drinks from beloved local restaurants, including Café Kaila, Smith & Kings and Over Easy. Dressing up for the K-pop theme is encouraged!
$80 general admission, $100 VIP (early access at 10:30 a.m.), Ho‘okupu Center, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite F, Kaka‘ako, hnltix.com, @honolulumag
SEE ALSO: HONOLULU Magazine BrunchFest 2026 Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
