Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 9:OO p.m.
Experience an enchanting evening of activities, demonstrations, illuminated art, lanterns, performances, and nature after dark. This beloved annual event transforms Foster Botanical Garden into a glowing celebration of creativity and community. Stay tuned for details on activities, performers, food options, parking, and more!
This affordable event is open to families and participants of all ages! Entry is $5 for adults, $1 for minors 6 to 17 years old, and free for keiki 5 years old and younger. Online presale tickets (utilizing Visa, Mastercard, and JCB credit cards) are as supplies last by visiting: bit.ly/MidsummerGleam or by clicking on the button below.
In-person advanced sales are available at the Foster Botanical Garden main box office from June 29 through July 16, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Walk-in tickets the day of the gleam will be available once the event begins. The event is limited to approximately 5,000 people due to garden capacity, so we encourage those who absolutely want to ensure their evening with the gleam to get their tickets ahead of time.
The garden will close from 12 noon to 3 p.m. the day of the gleam for event setup. Garden parking is reserved for ADA needs only, with other attendees encouraged to use public transit, street parking, limited spots at Kauluwela Elementary School, or other nearby paid lots. We hope to see you there!
Food Vendors
- Basil Thai
- Brewtiful
- Corn Onoz Hawaii
- Kalo and Cream
- Ho’opili Tribal Council
- Island Craves
- Mixed by Mare
- Reecie B’s
- Simply Ono
Performances
Upper Stage (Hula Mound)
Dragon Beat
Allegro Keiki
Nā Alo o Hawaiʻi
Kailua Moon
Lower Stage (Daibutsu Area)
Ben Fairfield
Nālani Kaio
Mendoza Philippine Dance Group & Rondalla
Other
Jeff Gere, Storyteller (Gazebo)
The Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii (Economic Garden)
Food Vendors
- Basil Thai
- Brewtiful
- Corn Onoz Hawaii
- Kalo and Cream
- Ho’opili Tribal Council
- Island Craves
- Mixed by Mare
- Reecie B’s
- Simply Ono
Performances
Upper Stage (Hula Mound)
Dragon Beat
Allegro Keiki
Nā Alo o Hawaiʻi
Kailua Moon
Lower Stage (Daibutsu Area)
Ben Fairfield
Nālani Kaio
Mendoza Philippine Dance Group & Rondalla
Other
Jeff Gere, Storyteller (Gazebo)
The Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii (Economic Garden)
Contact Us
Mailing Address: 50 North Vineyard Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-768-7135
Fax: 808-522-7050
email: hbg@honolulu.gov