The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is Hawaii’s largest outdoor market featuring hundreds of vendors, crafters, and artists from all over the world. You can find discounts on a wide selection of high-quality products from clothing, accessories, and fine jewelry to vintage antiques, Hawaiian souvenirs, and pre-packaged ethnic foods. Beautifully handcrafted products and exclusive art pieces are made and sold by the artists themselves.
About Aloha Stadium
Aloha Stadium is Hawaii’s largest outdoor arena, replacing the Honolulu Stadium (hawaii.gov) (1926-1975). Aloha Stadium has become a Gathering Place where the spirit of achievement is nourished by the thrill of competition—a very special venue where families can share their cultural diversity with pride and a feeling of Aloha. The stadium is home to the University of Hawaiʻi Warriors football team. Sporting events at Aloha Stadium include football, baseball, soccer, boxing, festivals, concerts, auto shows, motocross, mud races, tractor pulls, concerts, and carnivals.
Over the decades since it’s opening in 1975, Aloha Stadium has welcomed soccer star Pele, NFL Pro Bowl and Hula Bowl, the Pan-Pacific Championship Soccer Tournament, and countless other sell-out crowds at sporting events in rugby, skateboarding, boxing, and lots more.
In addition, the Stadium hosts a multitude of events attracting visitors from around the world. In addition to the Swap Meet & Marketplace, throughout the year, you can enjoy religious and music events, consumer expos, and community fairs. Musical performers in all genre have been welcomed, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, Ziggy Marley, and many, many more.
NASED: New Stadium construction begins 2025
O‘ahu is planning to build a new multi-sport stadium on the existing 98-acre Aloha Stadium site located in Hālawa. The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) will be a mixed-use, live-work-play-thrive community and destination, with a new multi-purpose stadium serving as the centerpiece. It will celebrate Hawaii’s unique culture and inspire Aloha for the community and visitors alike. More info: New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) (hawaii.gov)
About Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace
The Swap Meet & Marketplace will continue to operate before, during, and after construction of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District.
Shop at Hawaii’s largest open-air marketplace with hundreds of local businesses, vendors, and specialty food trucsk. At the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace, you can find discounts on a wide selection of high-quality products from clothing, accessories, Hawaiian souvenirs, and pre-packaged ethnic foods to fine jewelry and vintage antiques. Beautifully handcrafted products and exclusive art pieces are made and sold by the artists themselves, which make unique gifts for yourself or that special someone.
- When: Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00am – 3:00pm, Sunday from 6:30am – 3:00pm.
- Where: Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd, Aiea, HI 96818. The stadium is served by TheBus and the Waikiki Trolley.
- Admission: CASH ONLY at the gate. General Admission (age 12+) $2.00/person. Kama’aina, Active Military $1.00. Free for ages 11 years and under.
- Food trucks: Find a rotating selection of ʻono (delicious) vendors in Parking Lot Section 8.
More info: Aloha Stadium | Swap Meet & Marketplace (hawaii.gov)
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace Celebrates 45 years!
What started as a humble flea market in 1979 has grown into the Hawai’i’s premiere outdoor market with more than 400 small businesses. To celebrate 4 decades the last Sunday of the month from August-October will feature retro vibes, exciting activities and unbeatable finds.
Be one of the first 250 shoppers to find “golden” tickets hidden at various vendor booths to receive an exclusive commemorative tote bag. Each month we’ll hide our golden tickets at new vendor locations.
- Sunday, Aug. 25: Action & Fashion Celebrating the 90’s
- Sunday, Sept. 29: The Golden Years Celebrating the 2000’s
- Sunday, Oct. 27: The Future is Now
More info: Aloha Stadium | SWAP MEET & MARKETPLACE 45TH ANNIVERSARY (hawaii.gov)
Event calendar of free and affordable things to do
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