Part of the Gay Honolulu Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Waikīkī, Honolulu
Honolulu Pride is Hawaiʻi’s largest LGBTQIA+ celebration — a full weekend (Oct 16-18, 2026) of parties, a daytime parade down Kalākaua Avenue through Waikīkī, and a sunset festival at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Presented by the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation under the 2026 theme “Hoʻomau” (resilience, unity, perseverance).
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Wed, Oct 14
5 PM - 8 PM
International Market Place
The Honolulu Pride 2026 Kick-Off Pau Hana — an after-work gathering at International Market Place in Waikīkī on Wednesday, Oct 14 to launch Pride week.
Thu, Oct 15
7 PM - 10 PM
Hawaiʻi Theatre Center
A ticketed Honolulu Pride 2026 concert at the historic Hawaiʻi Theatre Center downtown on Thursday, Oct 15 — one of the marquee cultural nights of the week.
Fri, Oct 16
9 PM - 2 AM
Scarlet Honolulu
The Official Honolulu Pride 2026 Opening Party at Scarlet Honolulu, the city’s biggest gay club in Chinatown, on Friday, Oct 16 — the weekend’s launch night.
Sat, Oct 17
3 PM - 5 PM
Kalākaua Avenue
The Honolulu Pride 2026 Parade steps off at 3 PM Saturday, Oct 17, staging at Magic Island and marching down Kalākaua Avenue through Waikīkī. Free to watch.
Sat, Oct 17
5 PM - 9 PM
Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell
The Honolulu Pride 2026 Festival at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, Saturday evening Oct 17 — 70+ community booths, live entertainment, food. Free to attend.
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