A global guide to festivals, concerts, workshops, and celebrations of Hawaiian culture and the ukulele.
Whether you love Hawaiian music, culture, or simply enjoy the sound of a well-strummed uke, 2026 is shaping up to be a spectacular year. This calendar brings together major ukulele festivals, Hawaiʻi-based cultural events, and international gatherings that celebrate the instrument’s roots and global influence.
January 2026
January 23–24, 2026
Brown County Ukulele Festival – Nashville, Indiana, USA
A cozy winter uke celebration featuring workshops, community jams, and concerts.
January 29–30, 2026
Aloha Ukulele Mini-Fest – Bradenton, Florida, USA
A mainland event with Hawaiian vibes, featuring beginner-friendly sessions.
January 29 – February 1, 2026
Strum in the Desert Ukulele Festival – El Centro, California, USA
A multi-day desert retreat focused on technique, rhythm, and performance.
February 2026
February 6–8, 2026
Big Hoose by the Beach Ukulele Weekend – Penrith, UK
A UK-based winter uke getaway with instructors and themed jams.
February 6–8, 2026
Wexford Uke Fest – Wexford, Australia
Workshops, beachside jams, and Australian uke artists.
February 13–15, 2026
Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival – Katoomba, Australia
One of Australia’s most unique and scenic ukulele events.
March 2026
March 13, 2026
Sarasota Ukulele Festival – Sarasota, Florida, USA
A single-day festival attracting players from all over the Gulf Coast.
March 14, 2026
HUGS Naples Ukulele Festival – Naples, Florida, USA
A warm Florida community gathering.
March 15, 2026
Clearwater Ukulele Fest – Clearwater, Florida, USA
More sun, more beaches, more ukulele.
March 20–22, 2026
Orange County Ukulele Festival – Santa Ana, California, USA
A growing West Coast ukulele celebration.
March 21, 2026
Mahalo Ukulele Festival – Ashwem, India
International flair with a Hawaiian spirit.
March 23–27, 2026
Ukulele Band Camp (15th Annual) – Corbett, Oregon, USA
A multi-day immersive workshop experience.
March 27–29, 2026
Melbourne Ukulele Festival – Melbourne, Australia
A major Southern Hemisphere ukulele event.
April 2026
April 9–12, 2026
Launceston Ukulele Jamboree – Launceston, Tasmania
Island energy meets ukulele culture.
April 10–12, 2026
JAM-Boree @ Gent’s – Orlando, Florida, USA
Workshops and concerts for all levels.
April 18, 2026
Alpen Ukulele Festival – Innsbruck, Austria
Ukulele gatherings in the Alps.
April 24–26, 2026
Allegheny Ukulele Soirée (13th Annual) – Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
One of the longest-running uke festivals in the U.S. Northeast.
April 24–26, 2026
ALUHA – Allgäuer Ukulele Happening – Bad Hindelang, Germany
Community jams and scenic mountain views.
April 30 – May 4, 2026
Port Townsend Ukulele Workshop & Festival – Port Townsend, Washington, USA
A Pacific Northwest favorite.
May 2026
May 1–3, 2026
Braveuke Festival – Dunblane, UK
Workshops, open mics, and concerts.
May 1–4, 2026
Hayling Island Ukulele Festival – Hayling Island, UK
Coastal uke energy in the early spring.
May 3, 2026
New England Ukulele Festival (2nd Annual) – Newton, Massachusetts, USA
A fast-growing regional spring event.
May 8–10, 2026
Mighty Uke Day – East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Workshops, concerts, and community music.
May 14–17, 2026
Stuttgarter Ukulele-Festival – Stuttgart, Germany
One of Europe’s signature ukulele festivals.
May 14–16, 2026
Oléron Ukulele Festival – La Château d’Oléron, France
A coastal French uke celebration.
May 29–30, 2026
Festival d’Ukulélé de Dijon – Dijon, France
Celebrated for its performance lineup.
May 29–31, 2026
Skerries Ukulele Festival – Skerries, Ireland
Ireland’s charming uke gathering.
June 2026
June 5–7, 2026
Findhorn Ukulele Festival – Findhorn, UK
A holistic, community-driven uke event.
June 11–13, 2026
Music City UkeFest – Murfreesboro/Nashville, Tennessee, USA
A must-see for Nashville music lovers.
June 11–14, 2026
Totnes tUKE Festival – Totnes, UK
Workshops, sessions, and a vibrant artistic community.
July 2026
Major Hawaiʻi Events
July 10, 2026
13th International ʻUkulele Contest Finals – Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
A prestigious showcase for top talent.
July 12, 2026
International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi – Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
One of the world’s most celebrated ukulele festivals, free to the public.
August 2026
August 14–16, 2026
Ukulele Festival of Great Britain – Cheltenham, UK
One of the most beloved uke gatherings worldwide.
August 15, 2026
Göttinger Ukulelefest – Göttingen, Germany
A friendly European summer fest.
August 22, 2026
Northwoods Ukulele Festival (6th Annual) – Shell Lake, Wisconsin, USA
A Midwest fan favorite.
August 28–30, 2026
Thüringer Ukulelefest (5th Annual) – Jena, Germany
Another strong German uke event.
September 2026
September 4–5, 2026
Dürener Ukulele Tag – Düren, Germany
Workshops and community jams.
September 18–20, 2026
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival (10th Annual) – Los Angeles, California
A major West Coast ukulele festival with global appeal.
October 2026
October 1–4, 2026
Te Anau Ukulele Festival – Te Anau, New Zealand
A beautiful setting for music near lakes and mountains.
October 29–31, 2026
Halloween Ukulele Festival de Montpellier – Montpellier, France
A spooky, fun, and musical Halloween celebration.