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About Neal S. Blaisdell Center - Arena
The Neal S. Blaisdell Center – Arena sits at the heart of downtown Honolulu, a versatile, multi-purpose space within the Blaisdell Center complex. With configurations that accommodate concerts, sports, large meetings, and special events, the arena is known for its adaptability—whether you’re attending a high-energy concert or a major sporting event. Seating is configurable for 360-degree stages, basketball, boxing, and other layouts, making it a flexible option for a wide range of performances.
We’ve got you covered for tickets—secure your seats with a simple, friendly process and clear, up-front information. This page provides practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan your visit to downtown Honolulu.
Located at 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814, the Blaisdell Center – Arena is part of a historic venue complex with a storied past, including notable events like Elvis Presley’s Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite and The Monkees concerts. The arena’s capacity reaches up to 8,800 for stage configurations and about 7,700 for court-side arrangements. When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you find the right ticket options, finalize purchases, and navigate day-of logistics.
Parking is available on-site in a two-level structure with daily/event rates and in/out privileges. Transit access is strong in downtown Honolulu with future rail plans improving connections. After the show, explore nearby hotels and dining options to fit your plans, all conveniently located within a short drive or ride from the arena.
Note: For events that are rescheduled, date changes will be noted as RESCHEDULED from its original date. If dates are TBA, you’ll see Date to be announced. We treat each event date as standalone for multi-day events, providing clear, current details for your planning needs.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose arena within the Blaisdell Center complex, used for concerts, sports, large meetings, and special events.
- Capacity: Up to 8,800 for stage events; about 7,700 for court-side events.
- Seating charts: Arena supports multiple layouts (360-stage, basketball, boxing, etc.) with configurable seating.
- Parking: On-site two-level parking structure; Daily/Event rate $8; In/Out privileges $10; valet parking available when offered.
- Transit: Located in downtown Honolulu with TOD planning; near a future rail transit station.
- Nearby hotels: Several options within a short drive (e.g., AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu Downtown, The Modern Honolulu, Renaissance Honolulu, etc.).
- Notable events: Elvis Presley’s Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (1973); The Monkees’ 1966 concerts; 1982 Chaminade upset of Virginia; 2020 Davis Cup USA vs. Uzbekistan qualifier.
- Renaming/demolition notes: Formerly Honolulu International Center (1964–76); renamed for Neal S. Blaisdell. Waikiki Shell adjacent to Blaisdell was renamed Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell in 2018.