Nightlife & the Arts in Honolulu and Oahu

Honolulu and Oahu Nightlife

Many first-time visitors arrive in the Islands expecting to see scenic beauty and sandy beaches but not much at night. That might be true on some of the other Islands, but not in Oahu. Honolulu sunsets herald the onset of the best nightlife scene in the Islands.

Local artists perform every night of the week along Waikiki's Kalakaua and Kuhio avenues and in Downtown Honolulu; the clubs dance to every beat from Top 40 to alternative to '80s.

The arts also thrive alongside the tourist industry. Oahu has an established symphony, a thriving opera company, chamber-music groups, and community theaters. Major Broadway shows, dance companies, and rock stars also make their way to Honolulu. Check the local newspapers—MidWeek, the Honolulu Advertiser, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, or the Honolulu Weekly—for the latest events.

Whether you make it an early night or stay up to watch that spectacular tropical sunrise, there's lots to do in paradise.

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