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Things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii (HI): The Best Concerts & Shows
The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
Restaurants in Honolulu
1. High & Right Comedy Night
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By travelerwoman2014 - Kent, United States
Bo Irvine provides a true Hawaiian comedy experience along with a tribute to military families. We have attended his comedy show everytime we are lucky to travel to Honolulu and the Hale Koa Hotel. His show provides a fun experience at the Warrior's Lounge and is not to be missed. There's nothing like laughing out loud, eating great pupus and drinking a Mai Tai to enhance your vacation!
2. Magic in Paradise Show
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By B2068ZFmartins - Wailea, United States
This show is certainly worth attending. The magic is truly amazing. The magician moves throughout the audience to perform and his every move is followed by a video person and each action is shown in HD screens throughout the room so everyone sees everything. Drinks & food at reasonable price are served. Tickets are only $20 and well worth the price! We thoroughly enjoyed the show. Ever seat is good.
3. Waikiki's Rock'n Reception
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Waikiki’s Rock’n Reception is a lively, get-up-and-dance, theatre experience where traditional Hawaii meets glitzy Las Vegas. The show set in 1955, in Waikiki, at the wedding reception of Kaleo Ka’ana’ana and Penny Crawford!You are part of the family at the reception of the Bride and Groom, Penny and Kaleo, along with their two colorful and highly entertaining families. So be cool daddy-o and come join the fun!
4. An Evening with the Music of Sinatra featuring Randy Smith
5. Hale Koa Luau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 509 reviews
Reviewed By L2786JJbarbarac
This luau was MUCH better than the one at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Go early and enjoy making an orchid bracelet, lots of activities and super delicious food.
6. Rock-A-Hula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 926 reviews
The new "Rock-A-Hula" show is Waikiki's largest cast, concert-quality show featuring powerful Hawaiian and Polynesian music, hula and fire-knife dancing, alongside the greatest rock n' roll performances of superstars past and present at the 750-seat multimillion-dollar Royal Hawaiian Theater. The show opens 6 days a week year-round (dark Mondays). Cocktail, luau under the stars and gourmet dining packages available.
Reviewed By saraw438
EXCELLENT SHOW Vegas style amazing performance, talented singers and dancers! They interact with the floor seats, walking and shaking hands. Don’t do the “luau buffet” - we got 1 free drink ($10 for each drink after) and cold food, dry pork and potatoes, and salmon salad is just chopped tomato with fish juice...
7. Kuhio Beach Hula Show
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
FREE. Authentic Hawaiian music and hula shows by Hawaii’s finest halau hula (dance troupes) and Hawaiian performers. Opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 p.m. Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. Outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. okay. Cameras welcome. Presented by Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Hawaii Tourism Authority, City & County of Honolulu and Waikiki Improvement Association.
Reviewed By kimmL2684LF - Sydney, Australia
The Kuhio Beach Hula Show is a must see. Performing every Tues, Thurs & Friday a local Hawaiian Culture or Hula club presents an informative and enjoyable show. Just as the sun begins to set, the Conch shell is blown and the Torch Lighting begins... the perfect setting to relax and enjoy and learn about the Hula, Hawaii and it’s Music. Seating is on the ground in a special area so if you are not ground level friendly there is plenty of room for beach chairs. Shows change regularly so we do not miss the Kuhio Hula Show every visit to Hawaii.
8. Lewers Lounge
9. Blue Note Hawaii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Recognized as “Hawaii’s Best Live Music Venue” by Honolulu Magazine and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Blue Note Hawaii features two shows nightly of world-class talent. With genres ranging from jazz, pop, rock, reggae, traditional Hawaiian and more, guests will enjoy an intimate and unique dinner and show experience. Located in the heart of Waikiki, and a central spot to experience nightly live music and cold craft cocktails, Blue Note Hawaii is the #1 spot for Nightlife in Honolulu.
Reviewed By phfdisney - Havre de Grace, United States
My Mom and I attended the 9 pm Willie K show @ The Blue Note Hawaii on Tuesday December 3, 2019. My Mom was celebrating her 89th birthday and is in a wheelchair. The employees were very accommodating once entering the club and helping her in/out of her wheelchair to the booth we wanted to sit in for the show. We always plan our vacation around when Willie K is performing @ The Blue Note in December and have to say, this is one of the best nightclubs to go to see a show at. Not only do they have excellent entertainment, but the employees are super friendly, accommodating (especially to handicap individuals), but the drinks and food they serve are fantastic as well. We look forward to going back in December 2020 to see Willie K again. Would like to give a shout out to Maco Olivari for his kindness and help to us for this show. I highly recommend anyone and everyone when it town to go to see a show at this nightclub, you won't be disappointed.
10. Aha 'Aina a Royal Celebration at The Royal Hawaiian
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
Every Monday and Thursday evening starting May 17, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, pays homage to Helumoa, the legendary playground of Hawaiian royalty where the resort now stands, with a modern interpretation of the traditional Hawaiian feast called ‘Aha‘aina, A Royal Celebration.
Reviewed By Tlc391
Wonderful experience, it was like going back in time, this historic hotel with its ambiance and elegance was truly an unforgettable experience. The luau show and it's great selection of food was the best I'd seen on the Waikiki Beach, a must-see and experience if you're on Oahu
