Part of the Gay Honolulu Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Kalākaua Avenue
The centerpiece of Honolulu Pride — a high-energy afternoon march of floats, community groups, and drag down Kalākaua Avenue. Stages at Magic Island in Ala Moana Regional Park and steps off at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 17, heading through Waikīkī toward the Waikīkī Shell. Free and open to the public.
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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
12 PM - 11 PM
Waikīkī, Honolulu
Honolulu Pride 2026 — Oct 16-18 in Waikīkī. The Kalākaua Ave parade, the Waikīkī Shell festival, best gay bars, parties, and where to stay. Theme: Hoʻomau.
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
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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