The Merrie Monarch Festival 2026 runs April 5–11, 2026 in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The official site lists the week-long festival dates as April 5th to 11th, 2026.

Key dates

  • Festival week: April 5–11, 2026.
  • Hula competition days: April 9–11, 2026.
  • Royal Parade: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Hilo.

Quick scoop

If you’re planning to watch or attend, the main action is concentrated in the second half of the week, especially Thursday through Saturday.

If you want, I can also give you the full 2026 day-by-day schedule.