Summer Concert Series
Concert Tickets On Sale Now!
Concert 1:
Saturday, June 28 | 4:00 PM
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Ei Nei — Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Jerry Santos & Kamuela — Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner
6:00 – 7:00 PM
The Vitals — Hawaiʻi-based reggae collective
Featured Hālau
Hālau Hula ʻO Napunaheleonapua — Kumu Rich Padrina
Concert 2:
Saturday, July 26 | 4:00 PM
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Nick Laʻa — Henry Kapono Foundation “On the Rise” Artist
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Micah G — Hawaiʻi-born Reggae & R&B Artist
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Ho‘onu‘a — Nā Hōkū Hanohano & Grammy-nominated Island Reggae Duo
Featured Hālau:
Hālau Kilipohe Nā Lei Lehua — Kumu Hula Liko Cooke & Sky Gora
Concert 3:
Saturday, August 30 | 4:00 PM
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Mark Yamanaka — 14-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Herb Ohta, Jr — Master ʻUkulele Instrumentalist &
Jon Yamasato — 5 Na Hoku Hanohano awards winner
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Norm — Hawaiian Reggae & Island Music Artist
Featured Hālau:
Halau I Kalima Kuhi Lani — Kumu kalimakuhilani Akemi Kalamanamana Suganuma Southard & "TC" Christopher Southard
Ticketing & Information
Every last Saturday in June, July and August of 2026, join our emcee Kimo Kahoʻāno on Waimea Valley’s Main Lawn (June & July) and Upper Medow (August) for an afternoon of Hawaiian mele and hula. Bring your dance moves, your aloha spirit, and your friends and family.
Food & Beverage available for purchase
(You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.)
Gates open at 2 PM.
Early Bird Single Concert Tickets
$20 Adults
$15 Seniors (62+)
$15 Children (4-12)
(Infants 3 and under are free)
Walk-in Tickets
$25 Adults - Day-of concert
$20 Seniors (62+) - Day-of concert
$20 Children (4-12) - Day-of concert
Infants 3 and under are free
Frequently Asked Questions
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See above dates. The gates open starting at 2PM, and the concert starts at 4 PM.
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The Summer Concert features four Hawaiian musical groups. See above line up on individual dates.
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The pre-show will begin at 3:45 PM and the first performer will go on at 4 PM.
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Early Bird tickets: $20 for adults | $18 for children & seniors
Walk-in tickets: $25 for adults | $20 for children & seniors
Infants 3 and under: Free -
Early Bird tickets – buy online or at the Waimea Valley Visitor Center.
Walk-in tickets – available on concert day outside the Visitor Center. -
Tickets are available in advance at the Waimea Valley visitor center, open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM, or can be picked up on the day of the concert.
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Early Bird ticket sales end the day before each concert at 11:59 PM.
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Yes. You may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Yes! There will be food and beverages available for sale starting at 2PM in the concert area. The Visitor Center general guest area also offers food and beverages for sale. The Wahi ʻᾹina Grill and Bar Kikoni open at 10 am, and Hale Kope Coffee Shop opens at 7:30 am.
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The following are not allowed.
ABSOLUTELY NO outside alcoholic beverages are allowed on the property
umbrellas
tall chairs (folding or camping)
pop-up tents
drug use
smoking/ vaping.
wagons
large coolers
drone
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Parking starts at 9 AM.
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Concert gates open at 2 PM
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Yes, there will be limited seating available for handicapped people on the lawn at our “kupuna tent” and in the Pikake Pavilion.
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There is no reserved seating.
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No.
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Yes, tickets are available for purchase at the will-call tents located in front of the Visitor Center. Cash and credit cards will be taken. Gate ticket prices are $25 for adults and $20 for children and seniors. Children under the age of 4 are free.
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Yes. If there are multiple tickets under one name, everyone needs to be present to enter.
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Yes. Low beach chairs only.
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No.
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No, the Valley will be open and operating as usual.