Suva, Fiji · usually late August to early September
Suva Hibiscus Festival
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Suva Hibiscus Festival
When is Suva Hibiscus Festival 2027?
Suva Hibiscus Festival usually runs late August to early September. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year, in late August or early September in 2026.
Suva Hibiscus Festival schedule
- Saturday, August 29 to Saturday, September 5, 2026: The 70th anniversary edition returned to its original home at Albert Park.
- During the week: The program includes a float parade, the Miss Hibiscus Pageant with the Miss Charity competition, and a marketplace of 180 stalls with food villages and artisan crafts.
- Final night: A Crowning Night Ball is held at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Source: fijitraveller.com
History of Suva Hibiscus Festival
The Hibiscus Festival was first held in 1956 and has grown into Fiji's largest and longest-running event. The 2026 edition marked its 70th anniversary.
Source: fijitraveller.com
Suva Hibiscus Festival: questions people ask
When is the Hibiscus Festival in Suva in 2026?
The 2026 festival ran from Saturday, August 29 to Saturday, September 5.
Where is the Hibiscus Festival held?
It is held at Albert Park in Suva, its original home.
What happens at the Hibiscus Festival?
There is a float parade, the Miss Hibiscus Pageant, live entertainment, a marketplace with 180 stalls, and sporting competitions.
When was the Hibiscus Festival first held?
It was first held in 1956.
Source: fijitraveller.com
About Suva Hibiscus Festival
Fiji's biggest and oldest street carnival: a week of floats, pageants and food stalls in Suva.
The Hibiscus Festival, often called the Suva Carnival, is Fiji's largest and longest-running event, first held in 1956. A week of festivities brings a float parade, the Miss Hibiscus Pageant, a marketplace of about 180 stalls and nightly entertainment to Albert Park. The week ends with a crowning night ball at the Grand Pacific Hotel. The dates change each year.
Know before you go
- The festival is centered on Albert Park in Suva.
- Dates are announced each year, so confirm them before booking.
- Nadi (NAN) is the main international airport, and Suva is a long drive or a short domestic flight away to Nausori (SUV).
Planning the trip
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