PURPOSE—Sharing, promoting, and raising awareness of Korean culture in the community.
The Korean Festival presents a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. Organized by the Korean Festival Foundation.

COME SEE, TASTE AND LISTEN... AND EXPERIENCE KOREA!

The Korean Festival attracts wide participation from the local community, giving people of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities a small taste of Korean culture.

22nd Annual Korean Festival!

August 8, 2026
Kapiolani Park

(3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu 96815)

Cash/credit cards accepted and ATM's will be available on site.
No scrips will be used for this event.

IN THE NEWS!

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Your Insider Guide to the 2025 Korean Festival

Expect a delightful mash-up of old and new at the annual Korean Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Experience traditional food, music and martial arts, alongside modern street snacks, K-pop dance troupes and DJ beats.

Highlights of this year’s festival include a new partnership with Pledis, one of Korea’s largest entertainment companies, who will host a talent contest to discover Hawai‘i’s next K-pop star, as well as a demonstration team from Kukkiwon, recognized as the world’s central governing body for taekwondo, flying in from Korea for the occasion.

What’s Cooking: 21st annual Korean Festival returns to Hawaii with food, music, eating contest

The 2025 Korean Festival will be held at Honolulu Hale, Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beyond The Seoul

The 21st annual Korean Festival Hawaii returns from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Honolulu Hale. The event showcases flavorful Korean cuisine, a variety of keiki and family activities, and nonstop entertainment.

21st Annual Korean Festival returns to Honolulu Hale

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Experience and celebrate all of the culture and flavors in Korea at Hawaii’s 21st Annual Korean Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 at Honolulu Hale.

Residents and visitors will be able to find Korea’s exquisite food, music, dance and culture at the free event.