Aug 29, 2026
Autumn Matsuri by Senwa Kai 2026 at Palama Settlement
Senwa Kai hosts Autumn Matsuri Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 5–9 p.m. at Palama Settlement in Kalihi-Palama, an Okinawan-style bon dance night on the statewide Obon calendar.
Free admission
Autumn Matsuri by Senwa Kai lands Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Palama Settlement, 810 N Vineyard Blvd in Kalihi-Palama. The free Okinawan-style bon dance evening sits on the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii statewide Obon calendar.
Palama Settlement (808-848-2500) is the historic neighborhood host site. Confirm parking or rain notes with the venue closer to the date.
The next weekend stacks Okinawan Festival and Aloha Festivals opening.
When: August 29, 2026 (5:00–9:00 p.m.)
Where: Palama Settlement, 810 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Confirm on the JCCH Obon schedule before you go.
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