Hawai’i has a range of concert halls and other venues for hosting music performances, from local talent to national touring acts. In addition, you can enjoy original plays as well as Broadway musicals, intimate jazz shows to on-your-feet rock concerts, plus film festivals, sporting events, consumer expos, and more.
As you might suspect, Honolulu has the widest range of concert halls and performance venues, from the Blaisdell arena to the open-air Waikīkī Shell and cherished Historic Hawai’i theatre. The outer islands boast a surprising array of venues, many historic places lovingly restored and featuring state-of-the art sound and lighting. In the list below, we begin with concert venues on O’ahu, followed by those on the outer islands.
Finally, find our calendar listing upcoming events at these and other venues across the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai’i Island Concert Venues
Hilo Palace Theater
The Historic Palace Theater and pipe organ in Hilo hosts film festivals, concerts, and many cultural performances, including Hawaiian music, classical ballet, live theater, and hula, as well as Lei Day, Lunar New Years, and other special events.
- Address: Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI 96720
- Parking: street parking
- Website: http://hilopalace.com/
UH Hilo Performing Arts Center
The University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Hilo Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the major arts education and cultural center on the Big Island for University students as well as community events. The UH Hilo Performing Arts Center hosts diverse local, regional, national, international performing arts events, and stage UH Hilo Performing Arts Department productions.
- Address: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, 200 W Kāwili St, Hilo, HI 96720
- Parking: paid parking on campus.
- Website: http://artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu/
Kaua’i Concert Venues
Performing Arts Center at Kauaʻi College
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Kaua’i Community College is the entertainment centerpiece of the Garden Isle. The state-of-the-art facility offers world-class lighting and sound.
- Address: Kauaʻi Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766
- Parking: campus parking lot
- Website: https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/performing-arts-center
Hale Halawai ‘Ohana (aka Hanalei Cultural Community Center)
Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei translates to, “A house for the coming together of the extended family of Hanalei.” The gathering place on the Kauaʻi North Shore is the first privately funded community center in the state of Hawai’i. There are several venues on the site, used for cultural education, social gatherings, recreation, and civic events that perpetuate the value of aloha.
- Address: Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei, 5299C Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
- Parking: unknown
- Website: https://halehalawai.org/
Waimea Theater
Kauai’s Historic Waimea Theater hosts First-run Movies, Film Festivals, LIVE Performances, Music Concerts, and community gatherings.
- Address: Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI 96796 US
- Parking: unknown
- Website: http://www.waimeatheater.com/
Maui Concert Venues
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Maui Arts & Cultural Center (“The MACC”) in Kahului is a state-of-the-art visual and performing arts center. The MACC hosts concerts and performances in the pavilion, two indoor theaters, and an outdoor amphitheater. The MACC galleries and studios offer art exhibitions and arts education classes for all ages.
Hula is performed in the pā hula (a performance space dedicated to hula). The pā is one of only four in the state and was created under the direction of Nā Kumu Hula and cultural specialists, Hōkūlani Holt, Keali‘i Reichel, AI Lagunero, and Bert Sakata.
- Address: Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way (off Wahinepi‘o Road), Kahului, HI 96732
- Parking: in the MACC lot and across the street at UH Maui College.
- Website: https://www.mauiarts.org/
Oʻahu Concert Venues
Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu
Blaisdell Center in Honolulu includes several venues: an Arena, Concert Hall, and Exhibition Hall. The center hosts music performances, including national touring acts and Broadway shows, sporting events, conventions, consumer shows, and graduation ceremonies, as well as other special events. The complex has been expanded and renovated several times.
- Address: Blaisdell Center Box Office, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814.
- Event Parking: Daily Rate $8.00. Public entrances during events are on King Street and Kapiolani Avenue.
- Website: https://blaisdellcenter.com/
Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell
The state-of-the-art outdoor Waikīkī Shell amphitheater on the grounds of Kapiʻolani Park hosts concerts and music festivals in every genre, as well as hula shows, fundraising events, and other entertainment. The venue lawn is used for concert general admission.
- Address: Waikīkī Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. The Waikiki Shell is a Blaisdell Center venue. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Blaisdell box office.
- Event parking: Waikiki Shell parking lot is free; entrance on Monsarrat Avenue. Additional free and metered parking is available around Kapiolani Park on Monsarrat, Paki, and Kalakaua Avenues.
- Website: https://blaisdellcenter.com/venues/waikiki-shell/
Blue Note Waikīkī
Located inside the Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort Hotel, Blue Note Hawaii features local, national, and international performers in jazz, reggae, rock, pop, and Hawaiian music, as well as comedy acts. In addition to your show ticket, there is a food and beverage minimum.
- Address: Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
- Event parking: Self-park at Ohana East Hotel, 150 Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Enter on the makai (ocean) side of Kuhio Ave. Valet parking at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.
- Website: https://bluenotehawaii.com/
Hawai’i Theatre
Historic Hawaii Theatre “Pride of the Pacific” in downtown Honolulu near Chinatown hosts a broad range of entertainment and cultural performances. The non-profit theatre is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
- Address: Hawai’i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Parking: For Select Performances, pre-paid parking at Mark’s Garage, 22 N Pauahi St. Other lots nearby on King St and Beretania: https://www.hawaiitheatre.com/parking/
- Website: https://www.hawaiitheatre.com/
Event calendar of free and affordable things to do
Listed below are all types of free and affordable things to do in the next 30 days across the Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina.
Featured Events are listed first each day, highlighted by a photo. These are unique, popular, or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to overlook.
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