Aloha Festivals 2026: Free 80th anniversary celebration

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Aloha Festivals continues its 80th anniversary celebration with the 72nd Annual Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa, presented by LOTTE Championship, on Saturday.

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Kamaʻāina and visitors are invited to enjoy the free community celebration.

Hawaii’s premier block party will transform Kalākaua Avenue with more than 100 food, retail and cultural vendors and four stages of live entertainment featuring some of Hawai‘i’s most celebrated musicians and performers.

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The event is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 19, with vendors opening at 4 p.m., including entertainment at 6 p.m., with the event ending at 10 p.m. on Saturday.

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Street Closures:

Entertainment Stage Schedule:

Royal Hawaiian Center Stage

Kyo-ya Stage at Moana Surfrider

*2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winners

Hawaiian Airlines Stage

Alfanet Stage

Click here for more information on this year’s festivities.