Waikiki Shell

First time at this venue and first time attending a concert in Hawaii at all! My favorite DJ Kaskade happened to be having a show while I was on my Honolulu vacation so I obviously had to go! The venue was very cool. With the tickets we got we were able to walk right up to the very front of the stage where it was platformed but could also go back into the further back areas that had grass. It was very open and not crowded so we spent most the time in the very front. After about 30ish Kaskade across the West Coast of the US, this was the first time I was able to see him so up close without paying an arm and leg for extra VIP tickets! The sound and visuals were great and overall a fantastic show! The only con was that getting in/out of the venue with lyfts was a nightmare and the bathroom/bar lines were horrific!!

Live music in Waikiki, Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii...I can't remember the last time I went to a concert at the Waikiki Shell. I do remember going to my nephew's college graduation here a few years ago...The parking was free! There's a close lot and a newer lot right next to it. Parking is also free on Monsarrat Street and the residential neighborhood. The main thing to know about the old school Waikiki Shell is that it's an outdoor venue. Check the weather reports for the temperature and chance of rain. We went in late September when it was a comfortable 79°F and a super light, brief drizzle. No jacket was needed.There were several food trucks... because no outside food nor drinks are allowed into the venue. We stood in a super short line and got our food to take back to our seat. Note: Purses (if you bring one) should be less than 12 inches x 12 inches.I didn't want to sit on the lawn. Tickets cost less there, but no furniture nor beach mats/towels are available... just grass. Bring your own blanket to sit on...I wanted to sit on a chair in the Reserved area. Somehow, I got Section C, Row 8, where our tickets were verified. We received blue wristbands for entry.We had a great view of Henry Kapono, a local Superstar performer... singing songs such as "Lifetime Party", "Highway In The Sun", and "Gotta Get Away".After a quick equipment and instrument change, the main event arrived:ChicagoThey sang hits including "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", "Old Days", and "You're The Inspiration". Even though they've been touring since 1967 and have had personnel changes, they still sounded fantastic!We had an enjoyable, memorable evening!

I'm not sure why people give this place a bad review! We always have the best time. The summer concert series from the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra is so lovely and relaxing. If you are visiting or a local, definitely attend one and support. We enjoyed the Music of Star Wars under the stars. The food is absolutely not great lol but you get what you get if you are hungry and didn't eat before. We had the teppan steak and an ahi poke, both cafeteria like and not worth it. Just make sure you see where the food line starts versus the drink line! The night we came they had two separate lines, they are different vendors it seems. We also watched Jack Johnson here last summer and it was a blast, come and enjoy the evening breeze. When the moon is out it's stunning.

Been here a few times for concerts and the grounds/property is always clean. The restrooms were also clean, but I did go before the concert started. So not sure if they have cleaners working in there throughout the night.There always seems to be a rainbow whenever I'm here. It's a great location, but the parking is challenging. We ended up parking in the neighborhood up the street. So glad I wore sneakers and not heels!!They do a check of your bag at the gate. The website says you can have one bag per person, size limit is 12"x12". No food or drinks allowed past the gate. They had several food trucks. I like to call it carnival food.... Hotdogs, nachos, burgers, boba shakes etc. We found a Filipino Food Truck called The Pearl's LLC. We spent $75 for 3 lunch plates and 2 sodas. The food wasn't great, but we were hangry so it was the only decent meal we could get. I would give that food truck 2 stars. Also the photos of the food look nothing like what you get. We got "catfished" lol

Went to go see Na Leo in concert. Venue was very well organized. The layout allows everyone from every seat/lawn to see the performers equally. The sound isn't too loud and the quality of the sound is excellent. The parking is a little to be desired like most venues. Parking is located near the venue or at the Honolulu Zoo, so it does involve some walking if you don't get there early. Would definitely go back to an event at this venue.

Sometimes you don't realize how great something is until you leave or even try other outdoor venues (like on the Mainland)... Waikiki Shell is as beautiful as it is nostalgic for me. I'd seen a lot of shows here, especially when I lived on island and it was always a good time! Most recently, my husband & I returned to Oahu to catch the Iration and L.A.B. concert here earlier this month, and the whole experience was pretty epic! We're still talking about it and looking back at all the photos/videos we took!Picture an evening in a beautiful outdoor music venue in the middle of a huge park (Kapiolani Park) with a dormant volcano and iconic natural landmark (Diamond Head) as your backdrop, and you're sitting back, relaxing or up on your feet dancing to a live performance by *insert favorite bands or artists here*... Sounds pretty awesome, right? Plus it's walking distance from Waikiki, so you're in the middle of all the nightlife action after the show, or can hit the beach right before!Also a huge shoutout and mahalos to the staff at the Waikiki Shell! Everyone we encountered and talked to from the entrance, security and ushers were so friendly and helpful, truly sharing that Aloha Spirit! Because we had 7th row seats, we were kindly escorted to our seats, which was totally unexpected and so nice (we felt like VIPs lol)! I don't think that's ever happened to us before, and we've been to an obscene amount of concerts! We'll definitely look to return soon and catch another great show at the Shell.

The venue is small enough to make the concert or event intimate and not feel like you are a 100 miles away from the performer. Clean and well maintained. They had several food trucks in the lawn area so I think there was something for everyone. Nice and courteous staff there, very helpful. It is an open air venue so plan for whatever weather you're expecting. Recommend this place.

I went to a cave concert with my partner, and this is a review of the facility not the concert.I think the show itself creates a very good stage for musicians to perform on the acoustics were above average to excellent. The view of diamond head on the side is beautiful and may even create an theater effect for the sound. .And treated the concert was relatively easy. The bathrooms are a bit below standard, but I'm OK with that. There were food trucks in the back. Some of the food trucks have noisy generators. They should not be allowed to operate. We could hear the generators when we were sitting on the wall overall I would say it's a good place to see a concert. Parking is limited but public transportation and taxis are.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: A wonderful hula show reminiscent of the nostalgic Kodak Hula Show.The Kilohana Hula Show (KHS) is presented by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. The KHS is modern reimagining of the classic hula shows of Waikīkī bringing authentic Hawaiian hula and culture for visitors and kama'āina to experience.KHS pays homage to King David Kalakaua who dedicated the public space around the Waikiki Shell to his beloved wife Queen Kapiolani.The show is decorated with more than 150 potted Native Hawaiian plants surrounding the amphitheater to educate attendees about the importance of the endemic natural species in Hawaii.The FREE show takes place every Sunday through Thursday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Waikīkī Shell Amphitheater.Highly recommend.

During my recent visit to O'ahu, Rebelution was performing at Waikīkī Shell on Sat, 3/11. Rebelution is a reggae band whose members are fr UCSB. After I gave my cuz my travel dates, he asked me to join him at the concert. He was already going w/ a former classmate fr UH, who was visiting fr AZ.It was easy to get tix via StubHub, and the price was reasonable. The Shell was built in the 1950's, and has approx 2,400 seats, and capacity for 6,000 more on the lawn. The crowd was chill, and everyone was dancing to the mellow music. They had food trucks avail, as well as stands for beer & alcohol. The restrooms were clean and the lines weren't long. Of course there was pakalolo (ganja) in the air, as there would be at any concert in Hawai'i - LOL. If you are in town looking for a chill venue for live music, check the Shell's schedule. It is easy to get to via taxi or rideshare, if you drive parking is free, and the amenities are very good.