Honolulu Festival (March)

A Pacific Rim cultural festival each March with performances at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center and Waikīkī stages, a free Grand Parade on Kalākaua Avenue and Nagaoka fireworks off Waikīkī. The 2027 festival is March 5 to 7.

• Usually a weekend in March. 2027: March 5 to 7 (Friday to Sunday).
• Main venue: Hawaiʻi Convention Center (the Exhibition Hall has a small admission fee; in 2026 it was $10 at the door for adults, children under 18 free).
• Free stages around Waikīkī and Ala Moana Center.
• Grand Parade on Kalākaua Avenue and the Nagaoka fireworks show over Waikīkī, both free (both were canceled for weather in 2026).
• Performers come from Japan, the Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Tahiti and across the Pacific.

Source: Honolulu Festival (official)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.