Events
HONOLULU Magazine events bring together an impressive ensemble of local cuisine, beer, cocktails and live entertainment. Bring your brand to life as an event sponsor through our signature event series. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
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Hale ‘Aina Series presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
BrunchFest presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Brunch like you mean it! We gather the top breakfast spots for a relaxed Sunday Funday morning filled with sweet and savory bites, bottomless bloody marys and mimosas, entertainment and more.
Date: March 23, 2025
Location: Ho‘okupu Center
Attendees: 300+
Rosé Soirée presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
Rosé is having a revolution. We’ve heard it on the grapevine and seen it trending on Instagram (#yeswayrosé). Sip on a selection of refreshing rosé wines and bites from some of Hawai‘i’s top restaurants.
Date: May 31, 2025
Location: Velocity
Attendees: 300+
Hale ‘Aina Awards Gala presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard
At HONOLULU’s biggest event of the year, guests are taken on a culinary journey as new and past Hale ‘Aina Award winners showcase their very best in exclusive, curated dishes.
Chef Reception
Date: June 2, 2025
Location: TBD
Attendees: 300+
Public Celebration
Date: Sept. 6, 2025
Location: The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Attendees: 800+
More Events
Frolic Hawai‘i’s PokeFest
Frolic Hawai‘i celebrates Hawai‘i’s iconic dish in a one-day-only event featuring fresh fish creations crafted by some of the island’s favorite poke spots.
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Ka Makana Ali’i
Attendees: 5,000+
Best of Honolulu Festival
Enjoy ‘ono food, pop-up shopping, live entertainment and a keiki zone at this free, family-friendly event that celebrates the best and most loved Island businesses.
Date: July 2024
Location: TBD
Attendees: 5,000+
HONOLULU Family Cover Kids
At four free events spanning Kapolei to Kāne‘ohe, keiki can enjoy fun at sponsor booths and get their photo snapped by a professional photographer to enter our islandwide Cover Kids search. Four winners will be featured on the covers of next year’s HONOLULU Family.
