Get ready for an action-packed year in the world of Tiki culture with this preview of the many returning events. Check back for updates on the many weekenders and one-off gatherings for fans of rum, lowbrow and mid-century modern art, surf and rockabilly music, Disney, and most anything of interest to the Tiki community.
The Tiki Times calendar
Updated all year with the latest happenings on the main calendar page, including online and ongoing events, plus recaps featuring photos and video.
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The Year in Tiki 2025: Recap the top events in photos, video
It was another banner year for Tiki and adjacent events in 2025 as the calendar continued to expand with new gatherings, large and small. Our full recap contains streaming video, plus social media photos and links to more coverage on many happenings around the world.
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NOTE: THIS LIST IS NO LONGER UPDATED. Go to the main Tiki Times page for further updates, plus recaps of all the major events.
2026 LIVE SPECIAL EVENTS
Note: Event dates are subject to change; check with the venue to confirm.
Updated Jan. 14, 2026
Jan. 18 – Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Jan. 23-25 – The Breezeway Getaway at the Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs, Calif.
• Matt Marble of Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour puts together a weekend of cocktails, surf rock and more (Coachella Valley Independent)
Jan 23-25 – Inuhele: Atlanta’s Tiki Weekend in Georgia.
Jan. 24 – Winter Surf Fest in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Feb. 5-8 – Nor’Easter Island Tropical Weekend in Sturbridge, Mass.
Feb. 6-8 – Magic City Tiki Weekend in Birmingham, Ala.
Feb. 6-8 – Miami Rum Congress at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Feb. 8 – Tiki Master Cocktail Competition in Miami Beach.
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