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 below contains streaming video, plus social media photos and links to more coverage on many happenings around the world, including Mai Tai Mayhem in Ohio, Tiki-a-Go-Go in Orlando, the Surfer Joe Summer Festival in Italy, Ohana: Luau at the Lake in New York, the Surf Guitar 101 Festival in California, Tiki in Waikiki, Monster Moku in Orlando, Circa Caliente in Palm Springs, and Tiki Fever in Sarasota. You can also find exclusive Atomic Grog coverage of multiple events at the Mai-Kai, plus others we attended including Inuhele in Atlanta, Miami Rum Congress, The Hukilau in South Florida, Tiki Oasis in San Diego, and the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival.
TOP STORIES OF 2025: Tiki culture honors the past as it expands reach and influence
The Tiki Times: Preview the 2026 calendar of events
Get ready for an action-packed year in the world of Tiki culture with this preview of the many returning events. Look ahead at the full calendar featuring official artwork and links to more info.
THE TIKI TIMES 2026: Latest upcoming live and virtual events
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THE TIKI TIMES: 2025 EVENTS RECAP
Jan. 18 – 90 Years of Paradise at Trader Vic’s Munich.
Jan. 18 – Rockabillaque Florida at the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee.
Jan. 19 – Slack Key Festival in Redondo Beach, Calif.
Jan 24-26 – Inuhele: Atlanta’s Tiki Weekend
Paradise Reimagined: Deep Inside the Mai-Kai Restoration
Attendees at Inuhele 2025 in Atlanta enjoyed an exclusive look at the reimagination and revival of the historic restaurant during a special multimedia presentation featuring photos, video and inside tips. Check out slideshow highlights, plus two walk-through videos with creative director “Typhoon Tommy” Allsmiller.
Don the Beachcomber brand closes maiden venue, but navigates rough seas with dynamic expansion plans
Get the official scoop from creative director Justin Peterson and beverage director and Marie King, revealed during a presentation at Inuhele in Atlanta with author Tim “Swanky” Glazner.
Bonus cocktail recipe: Tribute to Marie King’s The Seminole Heights
Inuhele, Atlanta grow together into a Tiki powerhouse
The sixth annual weekender returned Jan 24-26 with expert symposiums, artists and vendor marketplace, live music and entertainment, authentic luau, plus more.
• Take 5: Q&A with organizer Jonathan Chaffin
LIVE COVERAGE: Photos, video on social media
Jan. 26 – Winter Surf Fest in Long Beach, Calif.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2 – Miami Rum Congress at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Photos & video: Mai-Kai joins Miami Rum Congress festivities
The Mai-Kai was once again at ground zero of the rum world as brands, VIPs and enthusiasts flocked to South Florida. The restaurant hosted a special event and participated in several events in Miami Beach.
Feb. 7 – Tiki Luau in Oslo, Norway.
Feb. 12-14 – Mondial du Rhum in Paris.
Feb. 13-23 – Modernism Week in Palm Springs, Calif.
Feb 14-16 – Vintage Oasis hosted by the Greater Boston Vintage Society in Sturbridge, Mass.
March 1 – Texas Rum Festival in Dallas.
March 1-2 – Surf By Surf East Weekender in Austin.
March 2 – Adventureland Day at Disneyland in Anaheim.
March 2 – Adventureland Day at Disney World in Orlando.
March 2 – Mermaid’s Day at Disneyland.
March 7-9 – Mai Tai Mayhem in Richfield, Ohio.
March 9 – Tropical Spirits Festival in Fort Lauderdale.
Recap, photos: Tropical Spirits Festival and after-party at Mai-Kai
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