Live music on Oʻahu: jazz, blues, rock and Hawaiian

For jazz and blues, go to Blue Note Hawaiʻi in Waikīkī (Honolulu Magazine readers' best live music venue 2026) or The Dragon Upstairs in Chinatown. For rock and touring bands, The Republik on Kapiʻolani Boulevard. For Hawaiian music, House Without a Key at sunset at the Halekūlani (free) and Duke's Waikīkī.

• Blue Note Hawaiʻi: 2335 Kalākaua Ave., in the Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort. Jazz, blues, Hawaiian artists and comedy in a 326-seat room; usually two shows a night (about 6:30 and 9 p.m.); tickets about $20 to $80.
• The Dragon Upstairs: 1038 Nuʻuanu Ave., Chinatown. Intimate lounge with live local bands, jazz-club feel, DJ and karaoke nights. Honolulu Magazine's 2026 Best Late-Night Vibe; open late on Fridays and Saturdays.
• The Republik: 1349 Kapiʻolani Blvd., across from Ala Moana Center. Concert hall (about 1,500) for rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop and touring acts; tickets online or at the box office.
• House Without a Key: Halekūlani, Waikīkī. Hawaiian trio and hula every evening at sunset; no cover, arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Lewers Lounge upstairs has jazz.
• Duke's Waikīkī: Outrigger Reef, Waikīkī Beach. Contemporary Hawaiian music most nights, from solo ʻukulele to full bands.
• Closed: Anna O'Brien's on South Beretania, a longtime rock and cover-band bar, has closed.
• Music nights, covers and hours change often; check the venue's website or social media before you go.

Sources: Honolulu Magazine: Best of HONOLULU 2026, entertainment · Wikipedia: Blue Note Hawaii · The Dragon Upstairs: live music · AlohaCalendar: best live music venues in Honolulu (June 2026) · AlohaCalendar: Waikīkī nightlife guide 2026 · Yelp: Anna O'Brien's (closed)

Last checked Oct. 31, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.