40 Years of Wild Summer Nights
The Honolulu Zoological Society’s Wildest Show returns this summer for its 40th anniversary season, bringing live local music, family fun and after-hours energy back to the Honolulu Zoo.
For four decades, the Wildest Show has been a summer tradition where generations of families, friends and music fans gather under the stars in support of the Honolulu Zoo. This year’s milestone season features six Wednesday evenings of entertainment, activities, food, drinks and prizes in one of Honolulu’s most unique outdoor settings.
Come early and make an evening of it. Each show opens with On the Rise artists from the Henry Kapono Foundation, followed by a headlining performance from one of Hawaiʻi’s favorite entertainers. Angela Escontrias will emcee all six nights.
Guests 21 and older will enjoy local beer from Aloha Beer Co., with food and drinks available for purchase. Families will find keiki coloring, educational activities, ʻukulele giveaways, lucky drawings for a hotel adventure package and more throughout the season.
Guests may enter through Gate 6 off Monsarrat Avenue at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy the pre-show activities. Opening entertainment starts at 5:00 p.m. with headliners taking the stage from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For your comfort, please bring your own lawn chair or blanket, as seating will not be provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy during the concert. For everyone’s safety, coolers and large bags will be checked at entry. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the gate on the day of each concert.
Wildest Show Emcee Angela Escontrias
The Honolulu Zoological Society is honored to again partner with the Henry Kapono Foundation, sponsor of the opening acts for the Wildest Show summer concerts series through their On the Rise artist program, which spotlights new and emerging artists entering the music industry and shaping the future of music here in the Islands.
Admission
$10 for Honolulu Zoo Society members*
$15 for non-members
$5 for keiki ages 3-12
Free for keiki 2 and under
*For HZS membership discounts 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. Entry for the concert will be through the Monsarrat Avenue gate only starting at 4:30 p.m. (located across from the Waikiki Shell). 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.
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