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10+ Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Festivals Celebrated Annually in Southern California

The following Hawaiian festivals and Pacific Islander events are held annually by different hosting organizations. Cultural performances, island music, food & beverages, arts & crafts, boutique vendors and educational exhibits celebrate the Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian communities in Southern California!
(listed by date)


2026

Southern California Slack Key Festival 2026
SoCal Slack Key Festival

REDONDO BEACH
January 18, 2026

 
Chamorro Cultural Festival 2026
Chamorro Cultural Festival

SAN MARCOS
March 21, 2026

 
Heritage of Aloha Festival 2026
Heritage of Aloha Festival

SANTA FE SPRINGS
May 16 & 17, 2026

 
Aquarium of the Pacific Pacific Islander Festival 2026
Pacific Islander Festival

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
June 6 & 7, 2026
 
 
Samoan Heritage Festival
Samoan Heritage Festival

CARSON
June 27, 2026
 
 
Oceanside Samoan Cultural CelebrationSamoan Cultural Celebration
OCEANSIDE
July 5-12, 2026
 
Alondra Park Hoʻolauleʻa 2026
Alondra Park Hoʻolauleʻa

LAWNDALE
July 18 & 19, 2026

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Heiva San Diego

CARLSBAD
August 1 & 2, 2026

 
San Diego Hoʻolauleʻa 2026
San Diego Hoʻolauleʻa

SAN DIEGO
August 22-23, 2026

 
Aloha Beach Festival 2026
Aloha Beach Festival

VENTURA
September 5 & 6, 2026

 
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival 2026
LA Int’l Ukulele Festival

TORRANCE
September 18-20, 2026

 
Pacific Islander Festival, San Diego 2026
Pacific Islander Festival

San Diego
September 26 & 27, 2026

 
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Pacific Islander Festival

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
2026 TBA

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Tafesilafaʻi

LONG BEACH
2026 TBA



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