Summer Events on Oahu – Luva Real Estate

Oahu Summer Events 2025

Aloha! If you’re planning to be on Oahu this summer, you’re in for a treat. From cultural festivals to beachside concerts, the island is buzzing with exciting events. Here’s your curated guide to the top happenings across the island this summer.

  June: Festivals & Cultural Celebrations

  King Kamehameha Day Celebration

• Date: June 11, 2025

• Highlights: A colorful parade featuring paʻu riders, marching bands, and beautifully decorated floats honoring King Kamehameha I. The parade starts at Iolani Palace and ends at Kapiolani Park, followed by a ho’olauleʻa (block party) with food, music, and cultural exhibits.

  Pan-Pacific Festival

• Dates: June 7–9, 2025

• Location: Waikīkī

• Highlights: A vibrant celebration of Pacific Rim cultures with live performances, street parties, and parades. Enjoy hula, taiko drumming, and a grand parade along Kalakaua Avenue.

  Palm Tree Music Festival

• Dates: June 21–22, 2025

• Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Turtle Bay

• Highlights: An 18+ event featuring top electronic artists like Kygo, Eric Prydz, and Nora En Pure. Enjoy music under the stars at this beachfront venue.

 July: Hula, Music & More

 Prince Lot Hula Festival

• Dates: July 19–20, 2025

• Location: Moanalua Gardens

• Highlights: Hawaiʻi’s largest non-competitive hula event, celebrating traditional hula and Hawaiian culture. Enjoy performances, cultural exhibits, and local artisan booths.

 Ukulele Festival Hawaii

• Date: July 16, 2025

• Location: Kapiolani Park

• Highlights: The world’s largest ukulele festival featuring free concerts by top ukulele musicians, an ukulele orchestra, and free ukulele lessons.

 4th of July Fireworks at Ala Moana Beach Park

• Date: July 4, 2025

• Location: Ala Moana Beach Park

• Highlights: One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Hawaiʻi with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.

 August: Water Sports & Cultural Events

  Duke’s OceanFest

• Dates: August 17–27, 2025

• Location: Waikīkī Beach

• Highlights: A weeklong festival honoring Duke Kahanamoku with surf competitions, stand-up paddleboard races, ocean swims, and cultural exhibits.

 Waikiki Beer Festival

• Date: August 6, 2025

• Location: Waikīkī Shell

• Highlights: Sample over 100 craft beers from local breweries, enjoy live entertainment, and indulge in delicious food. Proceeds benefit The Wounded Warrior Ohana.

 Made in Hawaiʻi Festival

• Dates: August 15–17, 2025

• Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Center

• Highlights: Showcases locally made products including food, art, and crafts. Support local businesses and find unique souvenirs.

 Ongoing Events: Weekly & Monthly Fun

• Farmers Markets: Explore local produce, crafts, and food at various farmers markets across the island, including Kapiʻolani Community College on Saturdays and KailuaTown on Sundays

• Free Hula Shows: Enjoy free hula performances at Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, Royal Hawaiian Center, and Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza

• Friday Night Fireworks: Experience a dazzling fireworks display every Friday night near the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikīkī.

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