Free concerts June 5 – July 25, Midsummer Night’s Gleam July 19
Summer is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of special events hosted in your City’s bountiful botanical gardens! The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Twilight Summer Concert Series and Midsummer Night’s Gleam in June and July 2025.
Beginning Thursday, June 5 a variety of free musical performances will be featured at Foster, Ho‘omaluhia and Wahiawā botanical gardens. From blues to bagpipes, island jams to jazz, there is sure to be a musical performance to your liking:
| FOSTER: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | HO‘OMALUHIA: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | WAHIAWĀ: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| June 5: Blue Hawaiian Duo (Jazz) | June 13: Jonny Lam and TJ Tario | June 6: Joby (Reggae) |
| June 12: Royal Hawaiian Band | June 27: Solo Cholo and Friends | June 20: Hale Hou (Local music) |
| June 19: The Rackets(Eclectic mix) | July 11: Bradda Ash (Local music) | July 25: Solo Cholo (Latin music) |
| June 26: Celtic Pipes and Drums | ||
| July 3: Jiayin Music (Jazz) |
Shows are suitable for all ages, with outside food, drink, seats, and blankets allowed. Bug repellant is recommended. No alcohol or smoking is permitted within the botanical gardens. Come for the music, stay for the beautiful garden experience as you explore nature!
We are thrilled to also announce the return of Midsummer Night’s Gleam in the illustrious Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 19 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This magical, family-friendly evening will feature vibrant performances, engaging activities, and photo opportunities galore culminating in a breathtaking display of thousands of lights and luminaries as the sun goes down.
Local food trucks will offer sweet and savory treats, or guests may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages (smoking, pets, high-back chairs, and tables are not allowed).
The garden will close from 12 noon to 3 p.m. that day for event setup. On-site parking is reserved for ADA needs only, with other attendees encouraged to use public transit or nearby paid lots. Stay tuned for ticketing information and programming highlights. We hope to see you there!
If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodations due to a disability, or an interpreter for a language other than English in reference to this announcement, please contact the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation at (808) 768-3003 on weekdays from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. or email parks@honolulu.gov at least three business days before the scheduled event. Without sufficient advanced notice, it may not be possible to fulfill requests.
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