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Your Gift will be Matched! & Special Discounts

Thanks to a special $25,000 SPAM JAM® Match, your gift today will be matched to help provide food for keiki, kūpuna and families across our islands. This match is made possible by the SJ Foundation and Southwest Airlines. A gift of $25 can help provide someone with 3 meals a day for an entire month.

We are proud to partner with Southwest Airlines for our event. The travel period for the special discount is from April 18 – May 3, 2026. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ®

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Waikiki SPAM JAM®

It’s the annual Waikiki SPAM JAM®, a cultural tradition in Hawaii, and rated as one of the top annual food festivals in Hawaii.

Block Party 2026!
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 4:00 - 10:00pm

Dine-In SPAM® Event
April 18 - May 3, 2026

Eat SPAM® and be a part of the community! Waikiki SPAM JAM® is a fundraiser for the Hawai‘i Foodbank and there will be two tents set up for canned goods and donations. The festival also donates to the Waikīkī Community Center and the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai‘i. Learn more about our community involvement →

Waikiki SPAM Shop Coming Soon!

ATTEND the Event

Come to the block party Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm and enjoy SPAM®, a local staple that is simple and delicious. It’s a favorite around the world and most especially in Hawaii where it can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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VENDOR Line-Up 

Participating vendors will have a variety of items for sale from Waikiki SPAM JAM® Festival goods, locally crafted gifts, retail products and more!

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DINE IN with SPAM®! 

Participating restaurants will be serving unique SPAM® dishes at from April 18 to May 3 at various Waikiki restaurants. Enjoy this unique Can To Table Restaurant Week experience for a limited time.

Dine-In Spam Event
 
 

Highlights, News & Media!

Look for our exclusive design by Eden in Love!

We have partnered with local design company Eden in Love to develop unique SPAM® festival goods from tumblers, pouches and bags. These products are only sold at our street festival, Waikiki POP UP shop and online.

Videos in the Media! Scroll to watch more…

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SPAM Jam’s newest addition to light up night sky
SPAM Jam’s newest addition to light up night sky

The 10-minute immersive show is the festival’s newest addition and will light up the night sky at 9 p.m. …officials recommend you grab a spot anywhere on or near Waikiki Beach from the Duke Kahanamoku Statue to Kapahulu Ave.

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Frolic Hawaii - Your Insider Guide to Waikīkī Spam Jam
Frolic Hawaii - Your Insider Guide to Waikīkī Spam Jam

Satisfy your Spam cravings, shop for collectible merchandise, see a drone show and more at this annual block party on Saturday, April 26.

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Hawaii.com - Spam Jam Waikiki: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Festival
Hawaii.com - Spam Jam Waikiki: Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Festival

It’s no surprise that Hawai‘i is home to the annual Waikīkī Spam Jam Festival. After all, we eat more Spam per capita than any other U.S. state — over seven million cans a year! … Every year, the Waikīkī SPAM Jam turns Kalākaua Avenue into a lively street party…

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Midweek - Spam it up!
Midweek - Spam it up!

It’s that time of the year when tens of thousands of people descend on Waikīkī to celebrate a certain luncheon meat that first gained favor during the Second World War, both for its availability and affordability. So just what is this globally recognizable and still enjoyable food staple? Spam, of course.

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Waikiki SPAM JAM named as a Top Ten Cultural Festival third year in a row
Waikiki SPAM JAM named as a Top Ten Cultural Festival third year in a row

HONOLULU (Island News) – USA Today named the Waikiki SPAM JAM as one of the Top Ten Best Cultural Festivals. The Waikiki SPAM JAM is one of the longest-running festivals in Hawaii and celebrates all things SPAM-related, while also giving back to the community.

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Hawaii Magazine - Don’t Miss These 18 Spring Festivals Showcasing Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Cultures and Foods
Hawaii Magazine - Don’t Miss These 18 Spring Festivals Showcasing Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Cultures and Foods

The Waikīkī Spam Jam returns in April 2025.

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In Hawai‘i today, 1 in 3 households are facing food insecurity. That means families across our islands are making impossible choices, between food and rent, healthcare or transportation. At the same time, our community continues to come togeth
We finally get to see each other again next week Saturday. If you can’t wait for the SPAM-tasting block party fun, our dine in week starts on April 18 with 5 award winning Waikiki restaurants. More info and all the menus are at spamjamhawaii.co
A look back at past SPAM JAM nights while we count down to April 25 Dont miss this years festival, we have something for everyone!
@basaltwaikiki will be serving a SPAM & Turkey, Texas Toast Sandwich with Raspberry Jelly for Brunch (7am-1pm) during Waikiki SPAM JAM Dine In Event (4/18-5/3). The 22nd Waikiki SPAM JAM officially starts tomorrow! . Dine In Restaurant Week Line
Good food, good energy, and something happening around every corner. From live entertainment on the stages to all the @waikikispamjam favorites, it’s the kind of night you’ll want to experience for yourself. Check the website for the full
The @hulagrillwaikiki SPAM Pate Banh Mi with Char Siu Pork Belly might just be the “it” new SPAM dish at our April 25 block party. The Hula Grill tent is in front of the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. . This dish takes the infamous Banh Mi wit
Who else been saving money all year long to purchase all the newest SPAM goods at our festival? POP UP shop @waikikibeachwalk at @embassywaikiki Fri Apr 24 3-8pm Sat Apr 25 10-2pm . Festival SPAM Shop 2 Booths on Kalakaua Ave - fronting @waikikibe
We have found our new love. SPAM and Shrimp Toast at @hideoutwaikiki - a special dish only available from April 18 to May 3 during dinner hours. Served with a sweet soy + ginger + lemon koji mayo. Part of our dine in restaurant week specials in Waiki
Stop by to watch a beautiful hula performance at hula mound on April 25th🌺 Experience the beauty of hula and celebrate the culture Hawaiʻi is so proud to share and carry forward!
Can’t make the block party, or just want to start early? SPAM JAM’s dine-in event runs April 18 through May 3, so you’ve got more than one night to get in on it With so many creative dishes to try from restaurants in Waikiki that y
We will be showcasing never seen before SPAM logo items at the festival this year. Retail tents open at 4:00pm on April 25.
 
 
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