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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.