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8th Annual Nā Hula Festival
Presented by: Department of Parks and Recreation

Kapiʻolani Bandstand
August 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Since 1940, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s 84th Annual Nā Hula Festival has celebrated the artistry and grace of Hawai’iʻs premiere dance form–hula. The festival is Hawaiʻi’s longest running annual non-competitive hula event.

Program (Schedule subject to change)

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.: Royal Hawaiian Band

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.: Hālau Nā Pua Hala Kūnou i ke Kai

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Puanani Alama Hula Studio

12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.: 2025 Lei Queen and Court

12:15 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.: Hālau Hula o Pua ‘A‘ala Hone

1:10 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Hula Hui o Kapunahala

For more information, please contact Samantha Sun, Culture and Arts Specialist, at (808) 768-3032.