The Honolulu Concert Venue Guide: Capacities, Neighborhoods & Tickets
Honolulu is a tight, well-curated touring stop, where a handful of venues do a lot of heavy lifting across genres. Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel is the home for the biggest national tours, sports nights, and arena-scale events. Because the market is mid-sized, big shows can sell out quickly — checking ticket availability early matters more here than in a bigger metro.
Frequently asked questions
How many concert venues are in Honolulu?▼
Honolulu has 3 notable concert venues listed on this page — from Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel down to smaller intimate rooms. The full 2026 concert calendar spans arena nights, theater-scale tours, and club shows across the city.
What is the biggest concert venue in Honolulu?▼
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel is the largest concert venue in Honolulu. It hosts most of the city's biggest arena tours and major sporting events.
Which Honolulu venue is best for theater-scale concerts?▼
Honolulu's mid-sized theaters are best for seated, acoustically-driven shows where the audience is closer to the stage than at an arena.
What is the smallest intimate venue in Honolulu?▼
Honolulu's smaller clubs and theaters are where emerging and indie acts perform, typically under 2,500 capacity, with a much closer feel than an arena.
Does Honolulu have an outdoor amphitheater for summer concerts?▼
Honolulu doesn't have a dedicated outdoor amphitheater in its core venue list. The city's arenas and theaters carry the concert calendar year-round, and regional outdoor venues within a short drive pick up summer shows.
How do I get to Honolulu concert venues by transit?▼
Honolulu venue neighborhoods vary — check the venue card below for stop-by-stop directions before event night.
Is there parking at Honolulu concert venues?▼
Parking availability varies by venue in Honolulu. Each venue card below lists on-site and nearby parking options.