28th Honolulu Festival : Walk Together with Aloha, Pass the Baton to a Sustainable and Peaceful Future

General & Joining the Festival as Performers

If you have any further questions or would like additional information, please contact us here.

When is the Honolulu Festival?

Honolulu Festival is held every March. The next Honolulu Festival will take place on March 8(Fri)-10(Sun), 2024. March 8th is for Invitation Only.

See the schedule
https://www.honolulufestival.com/en/event/

How do I sign up for the Honolulu Festival as a performer?

To sign up, please contact us using the form below.

Stage Application
Parade Application

When is the deadline to sign up as a performer?

Please sign up as soon as possible because we will stop accepting applications once all the places are taken.

For more information go to each application form

Stage Application
Parade Application

Is there a fee to participate in the Honolulu Festival?

For the vendors and Performers, The handling fee is the cost of processing and arranging the application documents.
You should cover your own travel expenses, as well as the cost of equipment you might need and its shipping fee.

You may contact us using the inquiry form for further questions.

Can I join the parade or give a performance as an individual?

Individual participants, as opposed to groups, can join the parade only as volunteers. But you are welcome to give a stage performance and exhibit a craft booth as an individual.

Are there any regulations to join the Honolulu Festival? Is there an audition?

You may contact us using the inquiry form for further questions.

Go to Inquire form>

Will I get paid to perform in the Honolulu Festival?

Honolulu Festival is a non-profit event that aims to promote Pan-Pacific cultural exchange. We thus cannot offer monetary compensation to our performers.

Can you arrange a personal festival guide?

There will be staff members available to assist the visitors, but for personalized service and special assistance, we can arrange a personal guide for a fee.

Can I request a specific time and date to perform?

We do take requests, but please be aware that there is no guarantee on your performance time/date.

Are there any cancellation policies?

There is the cancellation policies. Please check the policy and dates on the application form.
The cancellation will be apply 100% after confirmation.

Vendor Application
Stage Application
Parade Application

Is there any parking for visitors?

There are no parking facilities for the Honolulu Festival visitors.
Please use parking lots near each venue.

Parking in the Hawaii Convention Center is available for $15 per entry.