Events in Honolulu in May 2027
Honolulu has 6 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Honolulu calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Hawaii Symphony OrchestraMay 7Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall · Source: SeatGeek
- Star Wars: A New Hope In ConcertMay 7Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Going to Honolulu in May?
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1
Lei Day Celebration 2027
Honolulu's annual celebration of Hawaiian culture and the tradition of lei making, featuring music, hula, and lei contests.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 14 - May 16
Honolulu Festival 2027
A vibrant cultural festival celebrating the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim with performances, parades, and food events in downtown Honolulu.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 22
Waikiki Spam Jam Festival 2027
A street festival in Waikiki celebrating Hawaii’s love for Spam with food booths, live music, and family activities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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