Wildest Show 2026

Our after-hours concert series features live local entertainment from Na Hoku award-winning musical artists and popular Hawaiʻi performers live at the Honolulu Zoo’s Great Lawn. Join us for the 40th annual series and sit back with your family and friends to enjoy music, keiki activities, and so much more while helping us raise funds for the zoo.

The Honolulu Zoological Society has also partnered with the Henry Kapono Foundation for their On the Rise artist program, who will provide the opening entertainment at each concert.

The six-week series takes place Wednesday evenings from June 10 to July 22, 2026 (except for July 1st). In addition to live entertainment, guests will also enjoy fun pre-concert family activities such as Conservation Stations, animal-themed drawing contests for keiki, and animal trivia.

Guests may enter at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy the pre-show activities. Performances are from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Concert Line-up:

June 10 - Robi Kahakalau and Friends

June 17 - Taimane Gardner

June 24 - Johnny Suite

July 8 - Kapena

July 15 - Nathan Aweau

July 22 - Kalani Pe'a

Admission:

$10 for Honolulu Zoo Society members*

$15 for non-members

$5 for keiki ages 3-12 years-old

Free for keiki 2 and under

*HZS members please show your membership card and photo ID at entry.

The Honolulu Zoo will be open on event days during normal business hours of 10:00 am-4:00 pm, and re-opening from our Monsarrat Avenue entrance only for the evening’s events at 4:30 pm. Wildest Show guests will be asked to stay within the Great Lawn during the event as the rest of the Zoo will be closed. Live, local entertainment will be from 5:00-7:00 pm.

In addition to live entertainment, guests can also purchase special picnic fare or bring food to picnic on the lawn.

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