Hawaii Theatre
A restored 1922 vaudeville house on the edge of Chinatown — the 'Pride of the Pacific' — and Honolulu's main room for touring comedy, concerts, Broadway names, film screenings and community showcases. Around 1,400 seats. Prices live in its ticketing system rather than on the season page, so click through for seats.
Coming up at Hawaii Theatre
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SEP 4Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha – Ho'ike 2026
Sep 4 – Sep 6
The 2026 hōʻike — the annual public showcase — of hālau Nā Maka O Puʻuwai Aloha at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu, September 4–6. A hōʻike is where a hula school presents a year's work on stage, so this is a full evening of hula kahiko and ʻauana rather than a short set. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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SEP 8Kupuna Movie Mornings – Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
Tue, Sep 8
A weekday-morning screening of the 1971 film 'Fiddler on the Roof' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on September 8, part of the theatre's Kupuna Movie Mornings series for seniors. If you'd rather see it live, Diamond Head Theatre stages the musical from September 25 to October 11 — a rare chance to do film and stage in the same month.
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SEP 18Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals
Sep 18 – Sep 19
'Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu, September 18–19 — a new music-and-stage production. HoMA is hosting a free preview at its Community Sunday on August 16 (10 AM–2 PM, free for Hawaiʻi residents), which is the cheapest way to see it before the full run. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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SEP 23Singalong Broadway
Wed, Sep 23
A singalong Broadway night at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on September 23 — lyrics on screen, audience encouraged to join in. One of 29 events booked at the Hawaii Theatre through February 2027, which makes it the busiest performance venue on our calendar. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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SEP 24Hokus Pokus Live!
Thu, Sep 24
'Hokus Pokus Live!' — a touring magic show for all ages — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on September 24. Family-friendly and one of the few magic shows on Oʻahu's calendar this year; comedy-magic act Lucy Darling follows at the same venue on November 20. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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SEP 25First Annual "Showgirl of The Pacific" Pageant
Fri, Sep 25
The first annual 'Showgirl of the Pacific' pageant at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on September 25. A new addition to the theatre's calendar rather than an established touring show. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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SEP 26Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour
Sat, Sep 26
Comedian and musician Morgan Jay brings 'The Goofy Guy Tour' to the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on September 26 — stand-up mixed with original songs. Part of a heavy comedy autumn at the Hawaii Theatre: Felipe Esparza (Oct 23), Paula Poundstone (Oct 24), Godfrey (Nov 8) and Josh Johnson (Nov 27–28) all follow. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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SEP 27Honouliuli: A History Awakened – 80th Commemoration
Sun, Sep 27
'Honouliuli: A History Awakened' — an 80th-anniversary commemoration of the Honouliuli internment camp, the largest WWII confinement site in Hawaiʻi, at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on September 27. Community programming rather than a touring show. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 2The Moth
Fri, Oct 2
The Moth — the live storytelling series in which people tell true stories on stage without notes — comes to the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 2. Talks-and-stories events are rare on Oʻahu's calendar; David Sedaris at the same theatre on February 11 is the other one. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 4A Taste of Ireland
Sun, Oct 4
'A Taste of Ireland' — a touring Irish dance and music show — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 4. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 8Matt Fraser
Thu, Oct 8
Psychic medium Matt Fraser at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 8 — a live audience-reading show. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 9Brian Culbertson & Friends
Oct 9 – Oct 10
Smooth-jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson & Friends at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu, October 9–10 — two nights, so if the first sells out there's a second. Part of a busy autumn of touring music at the theatre: Geoff Tate (Oct 14) and Kelli O'Hara (Oct 16) follow within the week. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 14Geoff Tate
Wed, Oct 14
Geoff Tate — the original voice of Queensrÿche — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 14. Rock rather than the theatre's usual jazz and Broadway fare. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 16Kelli O'Hara
Fri, Oct 16
Tony Award-winning Broadway soprano Kelli O'Hara at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 16 — a concert evening rather than a musical. One of the bigger Broadway names to visit Honolulu this year. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 23Felipe Esparza
Fri, Oct 23
Comedian Felipe Esparza at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 23. First of a back-to-back comedy weekend: Paula Poundstone plays the same stage the next night. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 24Paula Poundstone
Sat, Oct 24
Comedian Paula Poundstone at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 24 — the second half of a back-to-back comedy weekend, following Felipe Esparza the night before. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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OCT 31Who's Bad – Thriller Nights
Sat, Oct 31
Who's Bad — the long-running Michael Jackson tribute act — with a Halloween-night 'Thriller Nights' show at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on October 31. If you want a Halloween double, Manoa Valley Theatre's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' closes the same night. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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NOV 7Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular
Sat, Nov 7
A Halloween-season screening of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on November 7, done as a participatory 'Spooktacular' — costumes and call-backs encouraged. Manoa Valley Theatre stages the live version October 23–31, so you can do stage first and screen after. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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NOV 8Godfrey
Sun, Nov 8
Comedian Godfrey at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on November 8. Part of the theatre's autumn comedy run alongside Felipe Esparza, Paula Poundstone, Josh Johnson and Jiaoying Summers. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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NOV 20Lucy Darling
Fri, Nov 20
Lucy Darling — the comedy-magic act (a character of magician Carisa Hendrix) — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on November 20. Adult-leaning comedy magic; 'Hokus Pokus Live!' on September 24 is the family option at the same theatre. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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NOV 21Hawaii's Favorite Comedians – A Celebration of Laugh Tour
Sat, Nov 21
'Hawaii's Favorite Comedians – A Celebration of Laugh Tour' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on November 21 — a local-comedy showcase rather than a mainland tour stop. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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NOV 27Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Nov 27 – Nov 28
Comedian Josh Johnson's 'Comedy Band Camp' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu, November 27–28 — two Thanksgiving-weekend shows. The last comedy dates of the year at the theatre before Jiaoying Summers on December 11. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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DEC 10An Evening with Debbie Gibson
Thu, Dec 10
An Evening with Debbie Gibson at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on December 10 — the '80s pop singer in concert. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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DEC 11Jiaoying Summers
Fri, Dec 11
Comedian Jiaoying Summers at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on December 11. Closes out a comedy autumn at the theatre that started with Morgan Jay in September. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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DEC 13Whose Live Anyway?
Sun, Dec 13
'Whose Live Anyway?' — improv comedy from cast members of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', built on audience suggestions — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on December 13. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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DEC 27Rocky Mountain High Experience – A John Denver Christmas
Sun, Dec 27
'Rocky Mountain High Experience – A John Denver Christmas' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on December 27 — a John Denver tribute concert with a holiday set. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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JAN 1Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan
Fri, Jan 1
'Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan' — comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng on a joint tour — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on January 1, 2027. A New Year's Day show. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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JAN 16Undertale Orchestral Concert
Sat, Jan 16
An orchestral concert of the music from the video game 'Undertale' at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on January 16, 2027. Game-music concerts are rare in Honolulu; this is the only one on our calendar. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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FEB 11An Evening with David Sedaris
Thu, Feb 11
An Evening with David Sedaris — the humorist and essayist reading and taking questions — at the Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St in downtown Honolulu on February 11, 2027. The last event currently booked at the theatre on our calendar. The theatre publishes pricing on its ticketing site rather than its listing, so check there for seats.
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