HoMA Nights - Every Friday Evening
Join us for HoMA Nights, every Friday until 9pm, to explore the galleries, stargaze in the courtyards, enjoy art experiences and music, and connect with the museum community.
HoMA Café and Coffee Bar
The HoMA Café and Coffee Bar are open for bar service with a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic refreshments, dinner, and grab-and-go menu items.
Café: 5–8:30pm (Food served until 7:30pm)
Coffee Bar: 5–8pm
Music
Hear performances from some of Hawai‘i’s best musicians and DJs every Friday from 6-8pm.
Interactive art experiences and activities
From lawn games to scavenger hunts to art talks, guests will enjoy engaging and interactive art experiences and activities as part of HoMA Nights.
Bishop Museum’s After Hours: 2nd Friday Monthly
Need a place to pau hana? We’ve got you covered! Explore Historic Hawaiian Hall, experience unique changing exhibitions, hear about the latest scientific discoveries, and engage with Hawaiian cultural practitioners all at Bishop Museum’s After Hours events. This monthly evening event welcomes kamaʻāina and visitors to explore Hawaiʻi’s unique and unparalleled cultural and natural history. See Kalaniʻōpuʻu’s feather ʻahu ʻula (cape) and mahiole (helmet) in Hawaiian Hall; check out Hawaiʻi’s animal and plant biodiversity in the Science Adventure Center; explore the newest exhibitions in the Castle Memorial Building and J.M. Long Gallery; or spend your evening under Honolulu’s star-lit sky on the Great Lawn with food and drinks for sale by local vendors.
Tuesday Portrait Sessions
This weekly uninstructed session focuses on creating portraits of the clothed model, with live models, music, and a great collaborative, creative atmosphere.
All artists are asked to bring all their own equipment and supplies. Seating is primarily at tables.
The Return of Kapaemahu (Free Hula Show - Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Return of Kapaemahu shares the long-hidden story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu— Hawaiʻi’s unique monument to healing and inclusion -- as a live hula performance steps from the site of the sacred stones on Waikīkī Beach where the healers once lived and performed their miraculous cures. This extraordinary production is composed and directed by hula master Patrick Makuakāne, the first Native Hawaiian recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC
Kama‘āina Sundays (second Sundays of the month)
Kamaʻāina Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ʻIolani Palace welcomes all residents to Kamaʻāina Sunday when guests can explore the Palace, immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture, taste ‘ono food, support local vendors, enjoy lively entertainment, and more. The free event is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, or proof of Hawaiʻi residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaiʻi resident. Kamaʻāina are encouraged to come early!
Kamaʻāina Sunday’s entertainment and workshops are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.
Lyrically Rebellious: The Prints of Onchi Kōshirō
This exhibition celebrates the accomplishments of Onchi Koshirō (1891–1955), the leader of the sōsaku hanga (Creative Prints) movement and one of Japan’s first abstract artists.
Diamond Head Theatre EDU Fall 2025
DHT's Performing Arts Program offers a range of fun and educational classes for children, teens, and adults, in acting, dance, singing, and musical theatre. Classes are offered seasonally. Each class meets once a week for 8-10 weeks (depending on the class and season). Classes are great for those with no experience or those hoping to improve the skills they already have.
All classes for the Fall 2025 session will be IN-PERSON.
Waimanalo Country Farms 2025 Fall Harvest Festival
Come and enjoy the day at the farm! Take a breath of fresh air in the pumpkin patch, beautiful sunflower fields, and don’t forget to stop by the country market and grub stand for the famous fresh-squeezed lemonade, farm honey, handmade gifts, yummy cornbread and so much more!
Feel free to walk around on the designated paths as well as throughout the fields and other photo op areas to snap photos.
Call to Artists: Architects as Artists 2026
In this fourth occurrence of the Architects as Artists exhibition, we invite architects, architecture students and those who work in architecture firms or architecture-related fields in Hawaii who are also active as artists to introduce their works to a larger audience.
This exhibition will explore the sources of architects' inspiration in their work and art, and attempt to stimulate and deepen the public's interest and understanding for architecture and architects in Hawaii and Downtown Honolulu.
Registration Period: OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2025
Participation Fee: $100 (Student $50 - due at time of art dropoff.
Eligibility: Architects, architectural engineers and architecture students, as well as those who work in architecture firms or architecture-related fields in Hawaii.
Works Eligible for Submission: Any form of art, such as paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, glass works, metal works, videos, photographs, etc. Each artist may submit up to 5 pieces.
Call to Student Artists: 2026 Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Student Art Awards Competition
The annual Hawaiʻi Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition portal opens October 1, 2025. Hawai’i students grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) are eligible.
Gold Key award-winning artworks from the competition will be exhibited at Capitol Modern (Hawaiʻi State Art Museum) February 14 – March 14, 2026.
Submissions are submitted through the Art and Writing Awards online portal and are due by December 12, 2025. Learn more about how to enter on the Hawaiʻi Art Region page: ArtAndWriting.org/regions/HI001A
DAC QuickDraw Plein Air Art Competition On View
As part of our From the HEART celebration on Saturday, September 27, Downtown Art Center hosted the DAC QuickDraw Plein Air Art Competition, inviting local artists to capture the vibrant atmosphere of Honolulu’s Downtown/Chinatown district in a single day.
The event brought together artists of all experience levels for a free, same-day plein air challenge juried by renowned local artist Mark Brown. Artists checked in, received a stamp on their canvas or paper, and set out into the surrounding streets to create original works on site using traditional media: watercolor, pastel, oil, pencil, or acrylic.
Select works from the competition are featured in this group exhibition, which celebrates the creative spirit of the community and the adventure of making plein air art in urban Honolulu.
Trials of Fears - An Interactive Haunted House Experience
Escape if you can.
Trial of Fears is Hawaii’s premier interactive haunted house—where your screams are just the beginning. Step into a nightmare woven with immersive sets, live actors, and terrifying puzzles. Part haunted maze, part escape room, you'll need brains and bravery to survive. Can you solve the clues and escape, or will your fears trap you forever?
Oct. 4, 10–12, 16–19, 23–26, 30–31 and Nov. 1
Thursday and Sunday 7 to 10 p.m. | Friday and Saturday 7 to 11 p.m.
Haunted Plantation
A haunt that’s located on a REAL HAUTED VILLAGE! Filled with over 60 actors with professional quality makeup! This is Hawaii’s premiere haunt. You will be chased and taunted by spirits of old Hawaii.
Intense audio and lighting, extremely low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp or wet conditions and physically demanding environment.
Oct. 10–12, 17–19, 24–26, 31, 7 to 11 p.m. (last entry 10:30 p.m.)
“1706” – It’s Showtime – Thetrical Horror Experience (multiple Shows each night)
Step back into 1706, where the story first took shape — a haunting prequel that unearths the dark origins behind last year’s nightmare. This new theatrical horror experience returns to the Hawaii Theatre Center, blending live performance, cinematic visuals, and psychological tension to pull you into a world suspended between life and illusion. You’ll witness secrets once buried, minds once broken, and a performance that may never end.
Oct 28, 29, 30 - three nights only.
Each Show is approximately 20 Minutes / Limit 25 guest per show / Multiple shows each night.
“1706” – It’s Showtime – Thetrical Horror Experience (multiple Shows each night)
Step back into 1706, where the story first took shape — a haunting prequel that unearths the dark origins behind last year’s nightmare. This new theatrical horror experience returns to the Hawaii Theatre Center, blending live performance, cinematic visuals, and psychological tension to pull you into a world suspended between life and illusion. You’ll witness secrets once buried, minds once broken, and a performance that may never end.
Oct 28, 29, 30 - three nights only.
Each Show is approximately 20 Minutes / Limit 25 guest per show / Multiple shows each night.
“1706” – It’s Showtime – Thetrical Horror Experience (multiple Shows each night)
Step back into 1706, where the story first took shape — a haunting prequel that unearths the dark origins behind last year’s nightmare. This new theatrical horror experience returns to the Hawaii Theatre Center, blending live performance, cinematic visuals, and psychological tension to pull you into a world suspended between life and illusion. You’ll witness secrets once buried, minds once broken, and a performance that may never end.
Oct 28, 29, 30 - three nights only.
Each Show is approximately 20 Minutes / Limit 25 guest per show / Multiple shows each night.
Cody Jinks & Ward Davis–Some Kind of Crazy Acoustic Tour
Cody Jinks has always built his career on his own terms. Drawing on his unique musical background—growing up near Fort Worth, Texas, he cut his teeth in bars and honky-tonks as well as the influential local metal scene— Jinks learned to disrupt the status quo with an industrious, do-it-yourself approach.
Dubbed by Wide Open Country as "one of the most beloved and successful independent voices in country music,” Jinks has amassed a loyal fanbase, having sold over 2 million tickets to date. He’s also released ten full-length albums that regularly chart near the top of Billboard Country and Independent albums charts and have staying power, to the tune of 4 billion streams across platforms and eight songs certified Platinum or Gold, led by the double-platinum success of “Loud and Heavy.” In recognition of this hard work, Jinks was named Music Row’s 2023 Independent Artist of the Year—the second time he’s received this honor.
Out March 22, 2024 - his new album Change The Game reflects the notion that the rewards from working hard are great, especially when you’re staying true to your beliefs and vision. The album also marks a new chapter for Jinks, one driven by personal and professional growth.
Sutton Foster - Direct from Broadway
Sutton Foster is a Tony Award winning actress, singer, and dancer who can currently be seen reprising her role as Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress for a limited run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, following an acclaimed turn in the Broadway revival at the Hudson Theatre. Sutton’s turn in the musical’s esteemed revival run began with the critically adored adaptation at the New York City Center Encores! in early 2024. Prior, Sutton was seen starring as Mrs. Lovett in the Tony Award winning Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opposite Aaron Tveit at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Hawaii Watercolor society presents Little Picture Show 2025 "ARTINI"
See It, Buy It, Keep It, Gift It. Just Don’t Miss It!
Just in time for the holidays, 120+ small pictures, ready to hang, gift and holiday cards, handmade holiday decorations, prints, and even small illustrated books. There’s something “arty” for everyone’s stocking.
GALLERY HOURS: Tuesdays - Sundays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
On First Friday November 7, the gallery will also be open from 5-8 p.m.
Outlandish by Eric Anderson
WRITTEN BY Eric Anderson
November 6 - December 7, 2025
In 1873 the Victorian travel-writer Isabella Bird visits Hilo, Hawaiʻi. She throws herself into the local community with enthusiasm and occasional blunders. At the same time, the new King of Hawaiʻi, Lunalilo, coincidentally stops in Hilo on his inaugural tour through the Islands. Miss Isabella Bird and Lunalilo meet at a party given in his honor by the local sheriff and his wife. These two unusual people get to know each other in ways that challenge and surprise them both. This is a play about changes — give and take — occurring on a Hilo lānaʻi but with reverberations that may echo throughout all of Hawaiʻi and the whole 19th century world — as well as within the warm confines of the human heart.
Honolulu Broadway Babies presents Maestro Ryan and Ryan Cayabyab Singers
Honolulu Broadway Babies Celebrates 21 Years with Philippine National Artist Ryan Cayabyab at Hawai‘i Theatre
Honolulu Broadway Babies proudly presents 21st Anniversary Celebration Concert, featuring Philippine National Artist Ryan Cayabyab and the internationally acclaimed Ryan Cayabyab Singers. This concert marks the grand finale of their U.S. Tour and promises to be one of the most unforgettable nights of music in Hawai‘i.
Brahms & Elgar
Praised by Gramophone Magazine for her "infinitely sweet" tone, violinist Jinjoo Cho takes center stage to perform Brahms' beloved Violin Concerto. Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam leads a program focused on themes of cultural crossroads, featuring the Hawaiʻi premiere of Māori composer Gillian Whitehead's powerful work, Tūranganui, alongside Elgar's cryptic Enigma Variations.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical
Based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever imagined. With a dazzling array of outrageous, award-winning costumes and a hit parade of dance floor favorites including “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “I Love The Nightlife,” this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
Danae Hays: The First Time Tour!
AGE RESTRICTION 12+
*VIP EXPERIENCE ADD-ON*
Available at checkout after selecting your seats
Add-on includes a Meet & Greet!
Please note: A VIP Experience Add-On does NOT include admission to the event. You must also purchase a standard event ticket to enter the venue.
Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, and music worlds. Her cast of zany southern characters and parody country music songs have pushed her to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts, earning her a cumulative following of 3.6M+ followers and nearly 2 billion views.
Danae's debut Country/Comedy single "Rode Hard" peaked at No. 5 on the Country Global iTunes Charts, No. 8 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales, No. 22 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales, and No. 34 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists.
True to her multi-hyphenate nature, Danae's passion for acting landed her a role in "Mother Nature and the Doomsday Prepper" (which she just returned from filming in the spring of 2024) and "Summer Camp". Additionally, Danae has co-and-guest starred alongside many of the most notable names in entertainment including Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Tanya Christiansen and Josh Peck.
40th Anniversary of The Jets and Friends
Tongan-American family band, The Jets, celebrates its 40th Anniversary bringing performances by Zapp, Deniece Williams, and Midnight Star.
Holiday Happenings 2025 on Oahu
PARADES & FESTIVITIES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER!
Click on the links below to learn more about individual Parades and Festivals taking place on Oahu in 2025.
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled (Shows thru 12/7/25)
NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade
Liliha-Palama Christmas Parade
NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party
Honolulu City Lights & Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display (thru 12/31/25)
DECEMBER 4, 2025
‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice (ongoing thru Jan 4, 2026)
Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet & Friends
DECEMBER 5, 2025
Kamehameha Schools: Kula Haʻahaʻa Christmas Concert 2025
DECEMBER 6, 2025
Street Bikers United - Toys for Tots Caravan Honolulu
Kapolei City Lights Parade, Opening Night Festivities, and Block Party
Kapolei City Lights - Season of Stars (thru 1/4/26)
DECEMBER 7, 2025
Manoa Community Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 11, 2025
Kapahulu-Moiliili Christmas Parade
DECEMBER 12, 2025
Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025
DECEMBER 13, 2025
Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade
Waianae Coast Christmas Parade
Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025
DECEMBER 14, 2025
Ballet Hawaii’s The Nutcracker 2025
DECEMBER 16, 2025
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii
DECEMBER 17, 2025
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii
DECEMBER 18, 2025
Hapa Holiday Extravaganza feturing Natalie Ai Kamauu
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii
DECEMBER 19, 2025
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
DECEMBER 20, 2025
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
Kalani Pe’a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show 2025 feat. Jordan Soon
Christmas in Hawaii with Kimie Miner & Friends
DECEMBER 20, 2025
DECEMBER 21, 2025
DECEMBER 22, 2025
Starr of Christmas featuring Starr Kalahiki and Honolulu Brass Quintet
DECEMBER 24, 2025
A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends
DECEMBER 25, 2025
A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends
JANUARY 1, 2026 AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT!
2026 Waikiki New Year’s Fireworks
More holiday events dates to come.
KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall has always lived in pursuit of creative evolution.
The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force.
Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres - from introspective folk to blistering rock and experimental electro-pop - while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation, renowned for her extraordinary voice that shifts effortlessly from soulful to bluesy grit to delicate folk-pop. Her music embodies a balance of raw emotion and visceral energy, always remaining in constant service to memorable melody, while her live shows are punctuated by a warm and often hilarious rapport with her audience.
Next year, Tunstall will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her seminal debut album Eye to the Telescope with a series of special performances and a re-release featuring additional tracks, including an inaugural headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. After two decades, KT Tunstall remains a vital, ever-evolving artist - one who continues to surprise, innovate, and captivate audiences around the world.
Sasha Colby - Stripped II
As a proud trans-Hawaiian woman, Sasha is a staple in the American drag industry. She’s been hailed “A LEGEND” by castmates of Drag Race past and present, is a former Miss Continental 2012 (one of the most, if not the most prestigious titles in the drag community), and has been an influential figure of personal empowerment for the drag and trans community for over a decade.
Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled
World Premiere! A joyful new holiday musical about a scrappy little tree with big dreams.
Freethinking Piney Needlesmith just can’t seem to find her place among the rules and traditions of the modern North Pole, where Perfect Christmases are manufactured year after year. But when she discovers a heartbreaking letter from a disillusioned child named Tim, she sets off on a daring adventure to reignite his holiday spirit.
Amy Hanaiali'i: KINOHI
Kinohi marks a pivotal moment in both time and space, representing the beginning of a journey. It embodies our genesis, the tale of our very existence, weaving together past and present and the paths that led us here. It speaks to our identity, reflecting the rich tapestry of ancestors from diverse regions who navigated their canoes through the vast ocean of our genealogical development.
Amy Hanaialiiʻs performance delves deep into her ancestral roots in Hawaiʻi, while also recounting the lineage and stories of her English, Ojibwe, and Norwegian heritage and the paths they took.
ANA ‘Aha Mele Concert with Nobuyuki Tsujii and Friends
ANA will be holding the ANA ʻAha Mele music and cultural exchange event in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, on November 19 - 22, 2025. ANA hopes to continue to foster connections with the people of Hawaii through music, collaborating with local artists, and to continue protecting the region's culture and environment.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes
Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride.
After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!
Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love.
Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows including “Seinfeld”, “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”, “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”, “Saw”, “Days of Thunder” “Twister”, “Liar, Liar”, “Stranger Things” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”, and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.”
Now Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history.
Don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”.
A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. The pre-show Meet and Greet will take place at 5pm sharp. Patrons must arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated so don’t be late!
Kalihi Business Association 76th Annual Holiday Parade
Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.
For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.
ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.
Liliha/Palama Christmas Parade
Starts at United Church of Christ, to Judd St., to Liliha St., to N. King St., to end at Kohou St.
Waikiki Holiday Parade
The parade begins with warm-up and step-off from Fort DeRussy Park and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park. The torch-lit parade route travels approximately 1.5 miles along Waikiki’s main thoroughfare, Kalakaua Avenue, with festive scenery of Waikiki Beach as your backdrop. On your left, tall, twinkling hotels and restaurants are teeming with flowers, torches and spectators; to your right grand palms & white sand beach unfold to the open ocean. You won’t find a warmer welcome in any other destination!
Josh Johnson–The Flowers Tour (SOLD OUT) 2nd Show added at 9:30 PM
With nearly 4 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called “the funniest guy on the internet” by WIRED and is a star on the rise. He is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. Johnson is currently a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy & Peabody Award-winning program The Daily Show where he was previously a writer for the past seven years. Johnson is also a former writer and performer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017.
Johnson’s most recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock earlier this year to rave reviews touting Josh as a “naturally gifted story teller”. Comedy Central released Johnson’s first hour-long special #(Hashtag) in June 2021.
As a stand-up, Johnson headlines theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals around the world. He is also a prolific writer and performer who puts out weekly stand up sets on his YouTube channel. This year alone, Josh has released over 24 hours of stand up, and the content on his YouTube channel has been viewed over 140 million times by people all over the world.
Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade
Coordinated by the Hawaii Kai Lions Club and sponsored by Koko Marina Center.
Parade ends at Koko Marina Center, followed by the Koko Marina. Center Christmas Carnival Celebration.
Bring the keiki, bring the ‘ohana! (activities subject to change)
Visit and take photos with Santa Claus and his Elf
Keiki Hula
Cookie Decorating
Popcorn Booth
Carnival Games
Donate a toy!
Bring a new unwrapped toy to enjoy the carnival games FOR FREE!
Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza
1ST Annual Mele’s Kalikimaka Extravaganza will also be a TV special on K5 and KHNL.
Star-Studded lineup includes:
🎁SEAN NA’AUAO
🎁NATALIE AI KAMAU’U
🎁NA HOA
🎁 KAPENA
🎁2025 MERRIE MONARCH OVERALL WINNING HULA HALAU ‘O KAMUELA
🎁 2025 KEIKI HULA OVERALL WINNING HALAU HI’IAKAINAMAKALEHUA
🎁2025 MISS KEIKI HULA MAKYLA ARAKAKI
🎁2025 MASTER KEIKI HULA MAKAIO
LONO-HOLANI
🎁 GUEST MC DILLON ANCHETA
Honolulu City Lights Opening Night, Light Parade, Block Party
HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.
Free
Opening Ceremony:
Begins at 5:30 PM and the lights are scheduled to be turned on at approximately 6 PM
Public Workers' Electric Light Parade:
The parade travels on King Street, from River Street to Kawaiahao Street.
Step-off is at approximately 6 PM and the first unit arrives at Honolulu Hale approximately 6:30 PM
The Clairvoyants Show 2025
Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten are a world-renowned mentalism duo known as "The Clairvoyants."Their incredible talent has earned them numerous accolades, including being named "World Champions of Mentalism" in 2015, a prize that hadn't been awarded in 30 years. They were named "Stage Magicians of the Year" by the Academy of Magical Arts and The Magic Castle Hollywood for their extraordinary art, and in 2020, they were awarded the prestigious "Mandrakes d'Or" in Paris, France.
Their show offers amazingly entertaining elements of clairvoyance, modern masterpieces of trickery and unforgettable moments filled with thought-provoking fun!
Honolulu City Lights and Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees & Wreaths Display
HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS IS PRESENTED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS.
Free
The Honolulu Hale Christmas Trees on display are decorated by City Departments, bringing each department’s unique attributes to the display.
‘Twas the Light Before Christmas on Ice
Stroll through a wonderland of light full of holiday music, delicious treats, and heartwarming moments. Whether you’re looking to create cherished memories with family and friends or simply soak in the holiday magic, ‘Twas the Light Before Christmas On Ice offers an unforgettable experience for all ages!
Guests will step into a whimsical Christmas wonderland, where every corner shines with the joy and magic of the season. Experience our signature immersive holiday show, where lights, music, and festive storytelling surround you in a magical journey. New this year, glide across an expansive indoor ice-skating rink, the sparkling centerpiece of the celebration, before discovering even more holiday delights.
Kaimuki Christmas Parade
Get ready for the 2025 Kalihi Business Association and FACF Holiday Parade. This year marks the 76th Year of this great event. The parade kicks off the holiday season in Kalihi and is a highlight for many keiki, residents, businesses and organizations in the community.
For this year, we will follow the same parade route as 2024 to avoid the construction on Dillingham Boulevard. We will also be having the Kalihi-Kapālama Pā’ina at Kapālama Elementary school with entertainment, food, community booths, and games for the Keiki.
ROUTE: Start at Kalihi Union Church, continue along King Street pass Farrington High School, left at Houghtailing Street, School Street, ends at Kamehameha Shopping Center.
Blood Sweat & Tears: A Benefit Concert for the Hawaii Theatre
An unforgettable evening of music with Blood Sweat & Tears, the legendary jazz-rock group known for their signature blend of rock, blues, and horns.
This special performance is presented as a fundraiser in support of the historic Hawaii Theatre, helping to preserve and sustain one of Honolulu’s most treasured cultural landmarks.
Holiday Brass with Honolulu Brass Quintet & Friends
Revel in the festive spirit as the Honolulu Brass Quintet and choir fill the Cathedral with holiday joy.
Kamehameha Schools: Kula Haʻahaʻa Christmas Concert 2025
Celebrate the Christmas season with the beautiful voices and hula of our youngest learners as nā haumāna o ke kula haʻahaʻa present their annual Christmas Concert.
Wahiawa Town Santa Parade
The parade will start from Kaala Elementary at 6:30pm, going up California Avenue, and ending at North Cane Street.
Lucy Darling: You’re Welcome with Mark Ettinger
Award-winning performer, charming socialite, and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with You’re Welcome — a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, skillful magic, and delightful friends. Lucy is bringing her signature charm and mischief from screen to stage, and everyone is welcome. Even after half a year of sold-out appearances, her growing legion of devoted Darlings has been begging for more visits — this is her answer to their call. You're Welcome is more than just a tour; it's a reunion of people who have not yet met, a party for every member of the Darling family tree.
38th Mililani Ohana Holiday Parade
Bring your ohana and beach chairs to watch hundreds of Parade Marchers including Mililani High School Band, Hula Hãlau's, Community Groups, Schools, Local Businesses, Neighborhood Organizations, Beauty Queens, and Santa Claus!
Parade starts at Mililani High School Kauinana Stadium and will travel along Kipapa Drive past Millani Shopping Center, to Moenamanu St., then onto Kuahelani Ave., and Meheula Pkwy., ending at the Town Center of Mililani.
Kaneohe Christmas Parade
Photos by Castle High School Yearbook Staff
The 61st Kaneohe Christmas Parade, "Hometown Heroes"! Usher in the holiday season for all of Windward Oʻahu!
Kapolei City Lights Parade, Opening Night Festivities & Block Party 2025
Each year, Kapolei City Lights kicks-off with Opening Night Festivities featuring a wonderful Block Party and dazzling Parade centered around Kapolei Hale! For 2025, the opening night is set for Saturday, December 6!!
Block Party
Showcasing a wide variety of local vendors, live music, and excellent eateries, the Block Party is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 around Kapolei Hale. We’ve got so much planned for this party we are taking over several streets for the event, including: Ulu‘ōhi‘a, Ala Kahawai, ‘Alohikea, and Kama‘aha Ave.
Enjoy an amazing lineup of local entertainment and events on the stage near the mauka-end of Kapolei Hale. Emceed by Councilmember Augie Tulba, this venue will offer the following scheduled performances.
Kapolei City Lights - Season of Stars
The luminous decorations of Kapolei City Lights 2025 will be open to the public from the evening of Saturday, December 6, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026. This year, the Kapolei City Lights decorations and festivities will be crafted with the theme a “Season of Stars”, a tribute to our islands’ ocean navigation traditions. Nā hōkū (the stars) have long guided Hawaiian wayfinders across the Pacific, lighting the path to new horizons. Just as the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Hōkūleʻa (Star of Gladness) has guided our lāhui (community), our hōkū inspire us to gather, reflect, and share the joy of the season.
Pearl City Christmas Parade
Holiday cheer will once again grace the neighboring community, bringing joy to its residents!
Sponsored by the Pearl City Shopping Center Merchants Association and partners with Pearl City High School Project Grad, who volunteer to coordinate the festive parade.
After the parade, check out the BLEIZN FX Cruz Night Car Show featuring by invitation only…dozens of Hawaii's top Hot Rods & Classic Cars with lots of door prizes! (no purchase required). Cruz Night runs from 5pm - 8pm next to Flagship Fastlube & Union 76 on the Makai side of Pearl City Shopping Center.
Manoa Community Christmas Parade
There will be 800 marchers, 15 vehicles, 2 floats and 4 bands. It starts at Noelani School and goes to Woodlawn Drive, Kolowalu Street, East Manoa Road, Lowrey Avenue, Manoa Road and ends up at Manoa District Park
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
Known by TV audiences for their work on The CW Network program, Colin and Brad take the stage live and improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation-- transforming the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold.
No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter that the whole family can enjoy.
Ballet Hawaii presents The Nutcracker 2025
What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?
Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
Aiea Community Association Christmas Parade
The parade features marching bands, school and community groups, classic cars, floats, and, of course, Santa. The Fun Fair features entertainment, children’s activities, information booths, crafts, and food booths. We plan to have the blood mobile available for blood donations and a flu/covid shot clinic. It’s a great opportunity for the community to relax and enjoy the holiday activities and share community spirit.
Christmas on the Avenue
This year’s theme is Pupukahi I Holomua, which translates to “Unite to move forward as one.”
This theme speaks to the heart of our mission—to bring the community together to reconnect and celebrate the season in fellowship.
Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade
Hawaii Kai Marina shines with the Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade, a unique chance to see Hawaii-style holiday magic.
The Hawaii Kai Festival of Lights Christmas Boat Parade features styled, festive boats and lots of Christmas cheer!
Music, entertainment and a holiday wonderland on water!
Ballet Hawaii presents The Nutcracker 2025
What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?
Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
Ballet Hawaii presents The Nutcracker 2025
What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by combining a timeless Nutcracker with the grandeur and elegance of the Hawaiian monarchy?
Celebrate the Holidays with Ballet Hawaii’s lavish Hawaiian-themed Nutcracker presented in the 1858 Kingdom of Hawaii. The production is choreographed by Septime Webre with guest artists from New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and Eugene Ballet and accompanied by members of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii (shows at 6 PM & 8:30 PM)
Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii (shows at 6 PM & 8:30 PM)
Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii (shows at 6 PM & 8:30 PM)
Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”
Hapa Holiday Extravaganza featuring Natalie Ai Kamauu
The Hapa Holiday Extravaganza is back to celebrate the holidays in true island style! This HapaSymphony tradition embraces the spirit of the season with performances by Natalie Ai Kamauʻu, sing-alongs, seasonal favorites, and special guest appearances. Under the direction of Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam, bring the whole family for a memorable symphonic holiday night!
Jake Shimabukuro’s Holiday in Hawaii (shows at 6 PM & 8:30 PM)
Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Jake’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four - string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (Concerts at 6:30 PM & 8:45 PM)
Embark on a musical journey by candlelight
This holiday season, embark on a musical journey by the light of thousands of candles and ignite a new tradition. Candlelight concerts are the perfect way to enjoy music performed by the finest musicians and kindle the excitement during this special time.
Programme to include
12 Days of Christmas
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Angels We Have Heard On High
Away in a Manger
Carol of the Bells
Deck the Halls
Ding Dong! Merrily on High
Do You Hear What I Hear
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Greensleeves (What Child Is This)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
In the Bleak Mid-Winter
Joy to the World
O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)
O Come All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent Night
The First Noel
Christmas In Hawaii With Kimié Miner (shows at 6:30 PM & 9 PM)
KIMIÉ MINER is a Native Hawaiian mother of three and a GRAMMY® nominated producer, singer-songwriter, and recording artist. She is the CEO of Haku Collective, a multi-media talent management group founded in Hawaiʻi.
Miner is committed to mentoring Hawaiʻi's emerging artists through her MeleCraft BootCamp community programs which honor the Hawaiian culture and language by supporting a new sound of music makers.
Kalani Pe‘a’s Hawaiian Christmas Show 2025 feat. Jordan Soon
Four Time GRAMMY® Winner Kalani Pe’a Returns To Hawaii Theatre For his Hawaiian Christmas Show 2025 with Special Guests Kumu Hula Shelsea Ai & Hālau Lilia Makanoe, Jordan Soon, 24-VII Danceforce & Sounds of Aloha Chorus - Hosted By Mele Apana
Home Alone in Concert
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox.
Home Alone in Concert
A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!
© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox.
Kalaʻe & Kalena Kalikimaka
Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning artists Kalaʻe & Kalena celebrate Christmas at Blue Note!
Starr of Christmas featuring Starr Kalahiki and Honolulu Brass Quintet
Beloved vocalist Starr Kalahiki returns for a soulful and sparkling holiday concert with the Honolulu Brass Quintet. Celebrate the season with popular holiday tunes.
A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends (Shows at 6:30 PM & 9 PM)
Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. And for Peanuts fans everywhere, it just wouldn't be Christmas without this classic holiday delight.
A familiar face at the Blue Note Hawaii, Native New-Yorker and trumpeter Mike Lewis presents A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring some of Hawaii's best jazz musicians. The show will highlight holiday classics along with selections from the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, as written by legendary composer and pianist Vince Guaraldi.
A Charlie Brown Christmas with Mike Lewis & Friends (Shows at 6:30 PM & 9 PM)
Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. And for Peanuts fans everywhere, it just wouldn't be Christmas without this classic holiday delight.
A familiar face at the Blue Note Hawaii, Native New-Yorker and trumpeter Mike Lewis presents A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring some of Hawaii's best jazz musicians. The show will highlight holiday classics along with selections from the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, as written by legendary composer and pianist Vince Guaraldi.
Island Magic Mike-LIVE
Island Magic Mike was born on the north shore of Oahu. Mike is a connoisseur of local comed. Growing up Mike was considered the class clown and has now taken his gift and turned it into passionate profession. Mike had gained local notoriety with his skits on TikTok and Instagram with almost 1/2 million followers.
Most recently Mike has sold out 2 shows at the Blue Note and at the Crown room in Hilo. This is a Great show for the whole family. Mike mixes his social media persona with his witty comedy combined with audience interaction.
2026 Waikiki New Year’s Fireworks
ponsored by the members of the Waikiki Improvement Association, Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics Inc will welcome the new year, 2026, with a fabulous fireworks display. On December 31st, at the stroke of midnight, the sky will be filled with electrifying colors and bright lights shot from a barge off the coast of Waikiki and will be visible throughout the Waikiki shoreline!
It will be a show worthy of our world class destination and also symbolizes Waikiki Improvement Association members practicing the spirit of Lokahi - or unity - a everyone comes together to make this event possible.
The Return of Kapaemahu (Free Hula Show - Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
The Return of Kapaemahu shares the long-hidden story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu— Hawaiʻi’s unique monument to healing and inclusion -- as a live hula performance steps from the site of the sacred stones on Waikīkī Beach where the healers once lived and performed their miraculous cures. This extraordinary production is composed and directed by hula master Patrick Makuakāne, the first Native Hawaiian recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.
FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC
Bishop Museum’s After Hours: 2nd Friday Monthly
Need a place to pau hana? We’ve got you covered! Explore Historic Hawaiian Hall, experience unique changing exhibitions, hear about the latest scientific discoveries, and engage with Hawaiian cultural practitioners all at Bishop Museum’s After Hours events. This monthly evening event welcomes kamaʻāina and visitors to explore Hawaiʻi’s unique and unparalleled cultural and natural history. See Kalaniʻōpuʻu’s feather ʻahu ʻula (cape) and mahiole (helmet) in Hawaiian Hall; check out Hawaiʻi’s animal and plant biodiversity in the Science Adventure Center; explore the newest exhibitions in the Castle Memorial Building and J.M. Long Gallery; or spend your evening under Honolulu’s star-lit sky on the Great Lawn with food and drinks for sale by local vendors.
Kama‘āina Sundays (second Sundays of the month)
Kamaʻāina Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ʻIolani Palace welcomes all residents to Kamaʻāina Sunday when guests can explore the Palace, immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture, taste ‘ono food, support local vendors, enjoy lively entertainment, and more. The free event is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, or proof of Hawaiʻi residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaiʻi resident. Kamaʻāina are encouraged to come early!
Kamaʻāina Sunday’s entertainment and workshops are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.
HoMA Nights - Every Friday Evening
Join us for HoMA Nights, every Friday until 9pm, to explore the galleries, stargaze in the courtyards, enjoy art experiences and music, and connect with the museum community.
HoMA Café and Coffee Bar
The HoMA Café and Coffee Bar are open for bar service with a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic refreshments, dinner, and grab-and-go menu items.
Café: 5–8:30pm (Food served until 7:30pm)
Coffee Bar: 5–8pm
Music
Hear performances from some of Hawai‘i’s best musicians and DJs every Friday from 6-8pm.
Interactive art experiences and activities
From lawn games to scavenger hunts to art talks, guests will enjoy engaging and interactive art experiences and activities as part of HoMA Nights.
Architects as Artists 2026 Exhibit
All photos taken by Tracy Chan/Downtown Art Center
This exhibition will explore the sources of architects' inspiration in their work and art, and attempt to stimulate and deepen the public's interest and understanding for architecture and architects in Hawaii and Downtown Honolulu.
Two Nails, One Love by Lee A. Tonouchi based on the Novel by Alden M. Hayashi
WRITTEN BY Lee A. Tonouchi
based on the novel by Alden M. Hayashi
January 22 – February 22, 2026
Ethan Taniguchi is a recently single gay man living in New York City when his estranged mother from Hawai‘i pays an unexpected visit, forcing him to confront their complicated relationship. “Anxious Ethan” is the Pidgin-speaking voice of self-doubt that haunts Ethan as he and his mother unravel painful family history: her incarceration during World War II and subsequent deportation to Japan as part of a little-known hostage exchange in which the United States traded its own citizens for whiter Americans held abroad. Will Ethan finally be able to understand the woman who is his mother, and will she be able to understand him in return?
Dial “M” for Murder
Updated in 2022, this fresh take on the edge-of-your-seat mystery inspired Hitchcock's masterpiece! A twisted web of blackmail, passion, and revenge takes center stage in this suspense-filled story. Gold-digging husband Tony believes he has concocted the perfect crime to take revenge on his adulterous wife, but when his carefully laid plans go awry, everyone gets caught in its snare. A stunning thriller that never goes out of style, this one will keep you guessing until the very end.
Mozart & Mahler 9
Celebrated as one of the top ten greatest symphonies of all time by BBC Magazine, Mahler’s Ninth Symphony reflects a deep passion for life and the earth, even in the face of impending mortality. Though he never lived to hear it performed, Mahler’s masterpiece features an extraordinary opening movement resonating with profound emotion. Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam conducts a symphonic farewell, paired with Mozart’s Oboe Concerto, featuring principal oboist Gustav Highstein.
Brahms and the Black Dragon
The geomungo, a traditional Korean instrument whose name translates to “black crane zither”, embodies an extraordinary and powerful spirit that serves as the focus of Black Dragon, a captivating concerto by Honolulu composer Donald Reid Womack. Experience the world premiere of the version for Western orchestra, performed by the sought-after geomungo virtuoso Yoon Jeong Heo. Led by Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam, themes of theology and mythology weave together in a spellbinding program including Messiaen's Les Offrandes Oubliées and Brahms' Symphony No. 4.
The Last Five Years
Recently on Broadway, this bold, new musical is an unforgettable chronicle through the joy and ache of love.
With an acclaimed score by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years follows two New Yorkers, a rising author and an aspiring actress, as they fall in and out of love over the course of five years. Joy and heartbreak go hand in hand as on races towards the future and the other reaches back to the past. With an “extraordinary and jubilant” (Chicago Tribune) score, the musical explores whether a couple, once united by their dreams, can remain connected as their paths diverge.
2026 Chinatown Festival
A family-friendly festival in Honolulu's Historic Chinatown to welcome the 2026 Lunar New Year. The festivities include Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Free Keiki Bouncy Houses, Rest Tent, Entertainment Stages, Bicycle Valet, and a Parade.
HapaSymphony featuring Keauhou
Keauhou is set to captivate audiences once again at the HapaSymphony series with an unforgettable evening of traditional Hawaiian music. This acclaimed ensemble, featuring the talented Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio alongside brothers Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Zachary Alakaʻi Lum, boasts multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards and is renowned for their deep respect for Hawaiian music’s rich heritage. Don’t miss the chance to experience the powerful fusion of beloved classics and original compositions with the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam.
Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse
A lunar new year finale! Music and Artistic Director Dane Lam leads your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra with an all-star program of seasonal favorites featuring renowned violinist Cho-Liang Lin and the phenomenal virtuosity of 16-year-old Canadian pianist Sophia Liu.
30th Annual Honolulu Festival 2026
The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
10:00 - 18:00
Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 18:00
11:00 -
Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony
11:00 - 18:00
30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026
The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii’s premier cultural event, promoting mutual understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival attracts thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience unique to Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, the Festival has been successful in showcasing the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures to the rest of the world. The three day extravaganza takes place every year in March from Friday through Sunday.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 SCHEDULE
08:00 -
SISTER EVENT Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
10:00 - 15:00
16:00 - 20:00
20:30 - 20:45
Spring Awakening
This gritty and moving rock musical set in late 19th century Germany, explores the turbulent journey of adolescent sexuality and self-discovery as a group of teenagers navigate their burgeoning desires while facing strict societal pressures and a lack of guidance from adults. This results in a powerful and often dark exploration of coming-of-age themes through a contemporary rock score; based on the play by Frank Wedekind, with music by Duncan Sheik and book/lyrics by Steven Sater.
West Side Story
The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical.
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The legendary score with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim contains classics like “Maria,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Somewhere.” The bold, sexy, iconic choreography of Jerome Robbins smolders and sizzles with energy in one of the most important and powerful musicals of all time.
HSO Masterworks - Hōkūleʻa 50 Years
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hōkūleʻa's maiden voyage to Tahiti, the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra joins forces with conductor Anthony Parnther, the Oʻahu Choral Society and the Polynesian Voyaging Society to present, for the first time, Michael-Thomas Foumai’s complete choral symphony, Raise Hawaiki. Inspired by the legendary voyages of Hōkūleʻa and the powerful words of Eddie Aikau and Nainoa Thompson, experience the trials and triumphs of Polynesian voyaging with captivating visual projections of historical photos alongside video from the current Moananuiākea voyage. The performance opens with Britten’s seaworthy Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes.
Yellow Face
The lines between truth and fiction blur with hilarious and moving results in David Henry Hwang's unreliable memoir, recently on Broadway starring Daniel Dae Kim. Asian American playwright DHH, fresh off his Tony Award win for M. Butterfly, leads a protest against the casting of Jonathan Pryce as the Eurasian pimp in the original Broadway production of Miss Saigon, condemning the practice as "yellowface." His position soon comes back to haunt him when he mistakes a Caucasian actor, Marcus G. Dahlman, for mixed race, and casts him in the lead Asian role of his own Broadway-bound comedy, Face Value. When DHH discovers the truth of Marcus' ethnicity, he tries to conceal his blunder to protect his reputation as an Asian American role model, by passing the actor off as a "Siberian Jew." Meanwhile, DHH's father, Henry Y. Hwang, an immigrant who loves the American Dream and Frank Sinatra, finds himself ensnared in the same web of late-1990's anti-Chinese paranoia that also leads to the "Donorgate" scandal and the arrest of Los Alamos nuclear scientist Wen Ho Lee. As he clings to his old multicultural rhetoric, this new racist witch hunt forces DHH to confront the complex and ever-changing role that "face" plays in American life today.
Funny Girl
Hello, Gorgeous! Welcome to Musical Theatre Comedy Heaven.
This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened –she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Fanny’s rise to super-stardom is explored through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s unforgettable score, which includes “I’m the Greatest Star,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” and “People.”
Shrek The Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a side-splitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Clyde’s
In Clyde's, a truck stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. A stirring, new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, Clyde's was nominated for four Tony Awards in 2022 (including Best New Play).
Les Misérables
Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra is inviting fans back for an evening of music and magic in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ™ in Concert. Relive the adventure of a curious plot afoot at Hogwarts™ and a new Gryffindor™ Keeper, soaring across the big screen in high-definition! Experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing the unforgettable score to the sixth film of the Harry Potter™ Series.
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #4
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra is inviting fans back for an evening of music and magic in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ™ in Concert. Relive the adventure of a curious plot afoot at Hogwarts™ and a new Gryffindor™ Keeper, soaring across the big screen in high-definition! Experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing the unforgettable score to the sixth film of the Harry Potter™ Series.
All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #3
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Aloha to Aloha Stadium Concert
For 47 years, Aloha Stadium has stood as Hawaiʻi’s largest outdoor arena, located in the heart of Central Oʻahu. Home to the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors football team, the stadium has hosted unforgettable experiences — from high school championships and the NFL Pro Bowl, to legendary concerts by Michael Jackson, U2, Bruno Mars, and countless others.
Beyond sports and music, the stadium has been home to community traditions such as the ever-popular Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace, holiday light shows, fairs, and cultural celebrations.
An All-Star Line-Up!
4:30pm - 5:00pm
The Mākaha Sons
5:15pm - 5:45pm
Hawaiian Style Band
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hoʻonuʻa
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Henry Kapono
& Friends
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Brother Noland
Mānoa DNA
Tavana
Kimié Miner
Anuhea
8:30pm - 9:00pm
Kanaka Fyah
9:15pm - 10:00pm
Ekolu
Kāhuli Festival 2025: Ke Kani Nei Ka Pūpū
The 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival’s theme focuses on renewing and restoring cultural connections for conservation and is titled Ke Kani Nei Ka Pūpū – The Land Snails Sing. Through this theme, we acknowledge the resilience of our Hawaiian land snails in an everchanging landscape and how the aliʻi of Hawaiʻi remembered them in the naming of places, like Kamehameha III’s Nuʻuanu home, Kaniakapūpū, and in storytelling. The festival offers an opportunity for the research, conservation, education, and natural cultural resource community to showcase how we mālama pū i ka ʻāina, especially through the cultural lens surrounding endangered Hawaiian land snails and other native species.
Double Feature: Flying Monsters & Nightwalk Haunted Village Tour presented by Hōkūlani Imaginarium
For thousands of years, humans believed that there were once flying monsters. Such creatures became mythologized, with stories about them shared around the world. But could they have really existed? Flying Monsters is a National Geographic documentary that explores these great prehistoric beasts.
Around 220 million years ago dinosaurs were on the rise to dominating the Earth. But another group of reptiles was about to make an extraordinary leap--control of the skies. They were the pterosaurs--after insects, the first animals ever to fly. The story of how and why these mysterious creatures took to the air is more fantastical than any fiction.
Hosted by Sir David Attenborough, distinguished naturalist and broadcaster, this program uses amazing special effects techniques to portray these airborne dinosaurs. Appropriate for anyone that loves dinosaurs!
Produced by National Geographic
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Runtime: 40 min
Audience: suitable for grades K and up
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A Halloween special treat. Take a virtual tour of a haunted graveyard, where you'll walk at the speed of Fright! This 16-minute show features the Imaginarium's 3D, animated magic. Audiences will be guided on a nightwalk down a creepy crypt and into a haunted mansion filled with bats, ghosts and spooky things that go boo in the night.
Produced by Hōkūlani Imaginarium
Joseph Ciotti (Director)
Character Voices by Joseph Ciotti
Runtime: 16 min
Audience: suitable for grades K and up
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #2
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Na Maka O Puuwai Aloha - Hoike 2025 - Show #1
Four Shows with a variety of performances for each show.
Anne Akiko Meyers Plays Blue Electra
GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers has earned the title “the Wonder Woman of Commissioning” from The Strad due to her relentless advocacy for many of today’s most influential living composers. Her collaboration with Michael Daugherty on the violin concerto Blue Electra, commissioned by her, powerfully reflects the extraordinary life and enigmatic disappearance of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. Critically acclaimed conductor Carl St. Clair returns to “pilot” a compelling journey that intertwines the themes of flight and fate, featuring Tchaikovsky’s commanding Symphony No. 4.
Holo Holo Music Festival - Day 2
HOLO HOLO OʻAHU DEBUTING THIS FALL!
For the first time ever, Holo Holo hits Oʻahu with two unforgettable days of island music, culture, and aloha.
Holo Holo Music Festival was born from a love of island and reggae music—a genre deeply rooted in connection, culture, and movement. The festival first set sail in 2022 at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, bringing together fans to celebrate the vibrant sounds of the islands. With the spirit of holo holo—meaning "to travel, to sail, to move"—the event quickly expanded, reaching new shores in Las Vegas and Sacramento in 2023. By 2024, its journey continued with a highly anticipated stop in San Diego.
Now, in 2025, we’re excited to take Holo Holo even further, bringing the music and community to Oceanside, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Tacoma, and San Diego! As we continue to move and grow, the festival remains a space for connection—where fans can gather for two days of unforgettable performances, incredible food, and the shared love of island and reggae music.
Hapa Halloween: Mysteries of Hawaii in Concert featuring Lopaka Kapanui “The Ghost Guy”
Chicken-skin Hawaiian tales by master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui, “The Ghost Guy.” The author of four spooky story compilations, Kapanui joins your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra and HSO Composer in Residence Michael-Thomas Foumai for a concert ghost tour paired with spooky symphonic favorites.
DAC Storytelling Night with Jeff Gere: Shiver Me’ Tales of True Supernatural Hawaiʻi
Storyteller Jeff Gere celebrates his Halloween birthday with “Shiver Me’ Tales of True Supernatural Hawaiʻi,” drawn from his 35 years of collecting ghost stories, legends, and encounters. Known for his electrifying performances that blend painting, puppetry, mime, and storytelling, Jeff has wowed audiences across Hawaiʻi and the world, from the National Storytelling Festival to tours in Asia, Europe, and beyond. This DAC performance is his only public spooky show this season!
Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival 2025
PRIDE PARADE: Hawai‘i’s largest celebration of the queer community! This fabulous procession down Kalākaua Avenue celebrates businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals who proudly stand with us.
PRIDE FESTIVAL: When the sun goes down, the celebration lights up! The 2025 Honolulu Pride Festival features 70+ booths hosted by community partners and a high-energy, four-hour entertainment lineup.
Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival
Join the community for a sunset Parade down Kalākaua Avenue at 3pm and a night time Festival at Waikīkī Shell starting at 5pm. Enjoy the cool afternoon shade and the evening breeze as we celebrate the spirit of equality for all people of Hawai‘i.
The Festival will feature 4 hours of live national and local entertainers, 70+ craft and merchandise vendors, a resource fair, ‘ohana and kūpuna zones, onolicious food and beverages, and lots of MVPFAFF/LGBGTQIA+ aloha.
Holo Holo Music Festival - Day 1
HOLO HOLO OʻAHU DEBUTING THIS FALL!
For the first time ever, Holo Holo hits Oʻahu with two unforgettable days of island music, culture, and aloha.
Holo Holo Music Festival was born from a love of island and reggae music—a genre deeply rooted in connection, culture, and movement. The festival first set sail in 2022 at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, bringing together fans to celebrate the vibrant sounds of the islands. With the spirit of holo holo—meaning "to travel, to sail, to move"—the event quickly expanded, reaching new shores in Las Vegas and Sacramento in 2023. By 2024, its journey continued with a highly anticipated stop in San Diego.
Now, in 2025, we’re excited to take Holo Holo even further, bringing the music and community to Oceanside, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Tacoma, and San Diego! As we continue to move and grow, the festival remains a space for connection—where fans can gather for two days of unforgettable performances, incredible food, and the shared love of island and reggae music.
Luann de Lesseps – Welcome to the Lu-niverse
Countess Luann de Lesseps is an original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York City. She was ranked the #1 Housewife by TV Guide, topping all 46 Housewives across all franchised cities, and starred in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, a spin-off featuring top talent from across The Real Housewives franchises.
Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Wāhine
Civil Beatʻs storytelling event features a powerful group of wāhine leaders from Hawaiʻi. These influential wāhine voices will share personal stories of triumph, challenges, and the lessons that have shaped their journeys as community trailblazers and leaders.
Featured Storytellers:
Trish K. Morikawa – Judge for the Oʻahu First Circuit Court of Hawaii and recipient of the 2025 Jurists of the Year award.
Jessica Muñoz – Founder of Ho’ōla Nā Pua and former nurse practitioner for US Acute Care Solutions and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health.
Kaʻiulani Murphy – Hoʻokele (Navigator) with Polynesian Voyaging Society, Kumu at Honolulu CC and UH Mānoa
Sarah Milianta-Laffin – Educator at Department of Education and Recipient of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, President of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association (Leeward Chapter).
Maile Meyer – Kānaka maoli community advocate, Owner of Native Books Inc. and Founder of Nā Mea Hawaiʻi
Rebecca Soon – President at Ward Research and Chief Operating Officer at Solutions Pacific.
Mali'o
Mali'o is a mythical woman renowned for entertaining with music and for her ability in love magic. Like her, these wahine hold a special place in mele Hawaii. Each plays an instrument, complimenting the ono of their leo. Whether it’s the ukulele, steel guitar, bass, or guitar, they weave the tapestry of the mele with the chords of their instrument. They sing, breathing life into the mele, keeping the haku mele’s moolelo alive in the hearts of the listeners. This event is designed to bring the extraordinary wahine music makers together on one stage and showcase how we preserve, promote, and perpetuate mele Hawaii through the generations and around the world!
Keiki Sunday: Halloween Under the Sea
Kama'aina and visitors are definitely in for a TREAT with this general admission Special Offer: Buy One Adult Admission, Get One FREE Child Admission! Plus, children 3 years-old and under are always free!
Join us for a spook-tacular celebration filled with family-friendly fun, festive decorations, and Halloween surprises. From creative costumes to themed games, trick-or-treat stations, and special appearances by some of your favorite characters, it’s a frightfully delightful way to enjoy the season. Come in costume and make unforgettable fall memories with your ‘ohana!
The Magic of Adam Trent
Adam Trent is one of the most viewed magicians on the planet, having garnered over 16 Billion (yes, Billion) views from his viral social media videos in addition to having his own TV series’ on NETFLIX, ABC, Hulu, Disney Plus, and multiple TV appearances on America’s Got Talent, Ellen, The Today Show, and Disney Channel among countless other TV appearances.
NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show. Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, writers, listener contestants, and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week's news. Contestants vie for the most coveted prize in all of public radio: a custom-recorded greeting by any of our cast members for their voicemail.
Every week, Wait, Wait.... Don't Tell Me! records in front of a live audience, then carefully edits out all the raunchy, inappropriate, shocking, and hilarious stuff so we can broadcast something that doesn't get NPR in trouble... well, more trouble. The only way you can find out what our panelists and guests really think about the news is to come see for yourself. And please--don't tell NPR. Also, we're all much more attractive than we sound.
Brad Williams - The Growth Spurt Tour
Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now, and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world.
Chinatown808 presents the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival & Parade
Photo: Courtesy of Chinatown808.com
Chinatown 808 presents the 2025 Honolulu Mid-Autumn Festival! Celebrate this traditional Chinese holiday that marks the end of a great autumn harvest and a reunion time for families. Come out with your friends and family for a weekend of fun with food, crafts, keiki activities, live entertainment, and more!
The Moth
The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. We celebrate the ability of true, personal storytelling to illuminate both the diversity and commonality of human experience. Our work allows people all over the world and from all walks of life: astronauts, students, a dental hygienist, a hotdog eating champion, a mechanic, exonerated prisoners, veterans, Nobel laureates and everyone in between, to share their stories on stage in front of a live audience. Through live and virtual shows, storytelling workshops, a podcast, Peabody Award-winning Radio Hour, and New York Times Best Selling books, The Moth brings the power of personal storytelling to millions of people each year—creating community and building empathy around the world.
DAC presents From the HEART: Celebrating Historic Downtown Honolulu - Celebration at DAC
Daytime activities at DAC for its 5th Anniversary will include a plein air timed outdoor painting competition focused on scenes from Downtown and Chinatown, along with live music, interactive art experiences, and celebratory treats.
Aloha Festivals 77th Annual Floral Parade
A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī
Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.
SHELL SONG: A Book Reading & Shell Activities w/ Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson
Based on the author’s true family history, Shell Song is a picture book about Japanese American incarceration in Hawai‘i during World War II and is a moving tribute to the importance of finding and collecting pieces of hope, big or small, even in the darkest of times.
A live book reading with author Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson, see rare shells in Bishop Museum’s Malacology collection, participate in a shell stamping activity, and hang out with malacologists and Hawai‘i Malacological Society members to learn how to identify rare shells – guests are encouraged to bring your own shells to I.D. with experts!
The Pūpū Ola: Kāhuli Captive Rearing Research Center will also be open to view live rare native snails reared at Bishop Museum.
DAC presents From the HEART: Celebrating Historic Downtown Honolulu - Sunset Arts Market
A two-day celebration of our vibrant, historically-important neighborhood and its creative community!
Hosted in partnership with resident historian Gary Coover and the Fort Street Mall Business Improvement District, the event also marks DAC’s 5-year anniversary of hosting local arts exhibitions.
Sunset Arts Market: An evening arts market in Wilcox Park at Fort Street Mall will feature local arts and crafts vendors, food, live music, and more! The event aims to engage and inform the community about the rich, vibrant history of Honolulu’s historic Downtown district.
Wednesdays in the Park – A Free Concert presented by The Creative City, Hawaii Theatre Center, Henry Kapono Fountation & Mayor’s Office of Culture & the Arts
The Creative City presents Wednesdays in the Park in collaboration with the Henry Kapono Foundation and Hawai‘i Theatre Center.
Join us Wednesday, September 24 for the inaugural Wednesdays in the Park, a signature event of the Home in the Islands (HITI) Festival and the kickoff of a monthly jazz series. Settle into midweek with an elegant evening of jazz in the heart of Chinatown. Just steps from downtown Honolulu, Wednesdays in the Park offers a refined Pau Hana experience—where the city’s creative energy meets live music, culture, and community. Let the melodies carry you, feel the rhythm, and immerse yourself in Hawai‘i’s vibrant arts scene in a relaxed, open-air setting.