Pan-Pacific Festival (June, Waikīkī)

A free three-day festival in Waikīkī each June celebrating Hawaiʻi's cultural ties with Japan and the Pacific. It opens with a Hoʻolauleʻa street party on Kalākaua Avenue and ends with a parade. In 2026 it ran June 12 to 14.

• Usually the second weekend of June.
• Opening night Hoʻolauleʻa closes Kalākaua Avenue between Seaside and Uluniu avenues.
• Performances at Ala Moana Center Stage and International Market Place, plus the Pan-Pacific Hula Festival at the Kūhiō Beach hula mound.
• Closing parade along Kalākaua Avenue on Sunday.
• Free to attend. Full schedule at panpacificfestival.org.

Source: Hawaiʻi Magazine: 43rd Pan-Pacific Festival

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