HONOLULU (KHON2) — A major celebration of pride, music and community is headed back to Waikīkī this fall. The Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation has unveiled the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Honolulu Pride Festival as they bring nationally known performers and local talent together for one of Hawaiʻi’s largest 2SLGBTQIA+ events.
The festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Headlining the event are:
- Aubrey O’Day of Danity Kane and Anetra, a contestant from season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
- Featured DJ Hector Fonseca and DJ Mark Kanemura are also scheduled to perform.
- Neighbor island drag queens and additional entertainers will round out the lineup.
“This has been one of our busiest and most important years yet for the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation, with new programs, new partnerships and more ways to serve our community,” said HLLF Board Chair Zabrina Zablan-Duvauchelle.
VIP passes are available online. Attendees with VIP wristbands will have access to The Lei Stand VIP Lounge, which includes drinks, pūpū and other perks.
Passholders will also receive a limited edition “Totes Gay” palaka tote filled with sponsor swag, a special gift from International Market Place and free admission to all Honolulu Pride weekend events.
“Honolulu Pride is our signature celebration, but it also reflects the work happening throughout the year to support, connect and celebrate queer communities across Hawaiʻi,” added Zablan-Duvauchelle. “This work benefits all of us.”
Registration for the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival is open through Sept. 1. Businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, social groups, families and friends are invited to join the parade route from Magic Island to the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell in support of Hawaiʻi’s 2SLGBTQIA+ and MVPFAFF+ communities. Click here to register for the parade for free.
Applications are also being accepted from vendors and exhibitors interested in hosting booths during the festival, which runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
You can click here to learn more about Honolulu Pride and here to find out more about the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation.
Honolulu Pride is a project of PRIDE365, an initiative of the Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation that engages Hawaiʻi’s LGBTQIA+ and MVPFAFF+ communities throughout the year.
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