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Matsumoto Shave Ice is Coming to Irvine

Matsumoto Shave Ice is coming to Irvine, CA

Matsumoto Shave Ice Is Coming to Irvine

For the first time in its 75-year history, Matsumoto Shave Ice (the legendary family-owned institution in Hale’iwa on O’ahu’s North Shore) is coming to the mainland. In partnership with Ryoko Rain, the Orange County-based luxury streetwear brand rooted in Japanese heritage and community, this two-day celebration brings authentic Hawaiian shave ice to Southern California.

On Saturday, June 6, the historic mainland debut takes place inside the Ryoko Rain storefront at Irvine Spectrum Center. On Sunday, June 7, the celebration continues at Tanaka Farms with a full-day Luau Festival featuring live Polynesian dance performances by Mevina Liufau and Tavake Rereata Dance Studio, local food trucks, hands-on cultural booths, and exclusive collaboration merchandise.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 Sunday, June 7, 2026
Location Ryoko Rain, Irvine Spectrum Center Tanaka Farms, Irvine
Address 839 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
Hours Normal business hours 11:00am – 6:00pm
Admission Free · While supplies last Free · Parking reservation required
What’s happening at the June 7 Luau Festival:
  • Matsumoto Shave Ice served all day
  • Live Polynesian dance performances
  • Cultural entertainment by Mevina Liufau and Tavake Rereata Dance Studio
  • Curated local food trucks
  • Hands-on cultural booths
  • Exclusive Ryoko Rain collaboration merchandise
  • VIP group experience available
A portion of net proceeds from the Luau Festival will be donated to farmers in Hawai’i devastated by flooding.

Tip(s):
  • June 6 at Irvine Spectrum is the historic mainland debut! Shave ice will be available while supplies last, so arrive early!
  • June 7 at Tanaka Farms is free entry, but parking reservations are required, reserve yours here.
  • A VIP group experience is also available through Tanaka Farms.
  • The full Ryoko Rain collaboration clothing collection will be available at Irvine Spectrum on both days.
Mamoru and Helen Matsumoto opened their store in Hale?iwa in 1951, and their son Stanley has been serving up to 1,000 shave ice a day ever since. This June, he’s bringing a little piece of the North Shore to Irvine. Don’t miss it!

Reserve parking for Tanaka Farms here

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