Arts & Culture · Our pick in Hawaiʻi
Aloha Festivals
Each September
Hawaiʻi’s September celebration of its culture, 80 years old in 2026.
Our take
- Parade
- Hoʻolauleʻa street party
- Address
- Waikīkī, Hawaiʻi
- Website
- alohafestivals.com
About Aloha Festivals
The Aloha Festivals celebrate Hawaiian culture each September; the 2026 festival, “80 Years of Aloha”, opened with the Royal Court investiture at the Royal Hawaiian on 5 September (its site).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Aloha Festivals before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Aloha Festivals, as the crow flies.
- The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort0.1 mi1 min walk
- Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani0.1 mi3 min walk
- Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa0.1 mi3 min walk
- The Laylow, Autograph Collection0.2 mi4 min walk
- Halekulani0.2 mi4 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Aloha Festivals are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ala Moana Center1.4 miWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Diamond Head1.8 miWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- ʻIolani Palace2.8 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Bishop Museum4.7 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Hanauma Bay8.7 miCar or taxi 36 min
- Pearl Harbor9.4 miCar or taxi 38 min
The beach and the airport
- Waikīkī Beach0.4 miWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Honolulu’s airport6.5 miCar or taxi 29 min
Location
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