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About Diamond Head Theatre

Diamond Head Theatre, a cornerstone of Honolulu’s performing arts scene, is a community theatre and arts center with a seating capacity of approximately 482–500. Located at 520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, it has a rich history dating back to its renaming from Honolulu Community Theatre in 1990. The venue regularly hosts the Ilima Awards, education programs, and the Shooting Stars youth troupe, and continues a forward-looking capital campaign for a new arts complex next door.

Whether you’re attending a main stage production or a youth program, you’ll find a welcoming, approachable atmosphere here—true to the “You've Got a Guy” mindset: straightforward ticketing, dependable service, and insider knowledge to help you secure your seats with minimal fuss.

Getting to Diamond Head Theatre is convenient for locals and visitors alike. Parking options include a lot behind the building on Alohea Street and parking at Kapiolani Community College. The venue is accessible via TheBus, with routes such as 2 Waikiki-Kahala Mall and 2L stopping near Makapuu Avenue. For visitors staying in or around Waikiki, several hotels are close by, including the Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, Kaimana Beach Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa. If you’re planning a meal before or after your show, the area offers a range of dining options to fit every taste and budget. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you arrange comfortable, convenient arrangements around your performance schedule.

Seating options are available on the Diamond Head Theatre site, helping you pick the perfect great seats in the the section you want you prefer. For information on shows, ticket availability, and upcoming events, you can rely on our easy, no-pressure booking process—like chatting with a friend who can get you great tickets without the hassle.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 520 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
  • Venue type: community theatre / performing arts center
  • Seating capacity: approximately 482–500 seats (reports vary; commonly cited ~500)
  • Seating chart: available on Diamond Head Theatre site (Seating Chart 2024 image)
  • Parking: lot behind the building (Alohea Street) and parking at Kapiolani Community College
  • Transit: served by TheBus routes, e.g., 2 Waikiki-Kahala Mall / 2L; stops near Makapuu Ave
  • Nearby hotels: Waikiki-area hotels such as Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, Kaimana Beach Hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
  • Notable events: hosts the annual Ilima Awards; education programs and Shooting Stars youth troupe; capital campaign for a new arts complex
  • Demolished/renamed: originally Honolulu Community Theatre (renamed Diamond Head Theatre in 1990); Fort Ruger/“Ruger Theatre” demolished in 2022; new facility opened next door in 2023