Shows
THE WAITIKI 7 AND
THE Hawaiʻi SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
June 5, 2026 • Honolulu, HI
ONE NIGHT ONLY: An evening of Exotica, performed by the world-class Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Dane Lam, and your favorite modern Exotica supergroup, The WAITIKI 7.
This concert will present our favorite Exotica hits, freshly arranged for performance with the State of Hawaiʻi’s official symphony orchestra; the only professional orchestra in America with such a designation!
With thanks to our partners, WAITIKI7 is pleased to offer the following options for your Exotica viewing, Hawaiʻi vacation/staycation pleasure:
CONCERT TICKETS
Starting at
$43.50
(Plus service fees)
Discounts not available
Purchase direct from the HSO’s box office or the Hawaiʻi Theatre Center website (note that the concert is not at HTC but at Blaisdell Center).
Holoholo Pass
Starting at
$99
+ Concert Ticket
Limited quantities available
Roundtrip motor coach on June 5
(pickup/return to the White Sands Hotel, home of Green Lady Cocktail Room)Exclusive 25% discount off concert tickets
(ticket code sent to purchaser upon Holoholo Pass purchase)Post-Concert Reception
at the Award-Winning Green Lady Cocktail Room, featuring:(1) Welcome Cocktail
(1) Drink Ticket for WAITIKI 7 Cocktail Menu
Exclusive VIP Swag Bag
featuring gifts from KōHana Rum & WAITIKI 7 and other goodies!
Weekender Package
Starting at
$149
+ Concert Ticket + Hotel Stay
Limited quantities available
All benefits of HoloHolo Pass, plus:
Reserved Seating & Light Refreshments at our Exotica Music Symposium on Saturday, June 6, 10:00-11:30 AM
Autographed, Limited Edition “Exotica Reborn” CD
Exclusive 25% discount on White Sands Hotel stay & amenities
Discount off Best Available Rate (plus appl. taxes). Booking link sent via email upon Weekender Package purchase. Subject to availability.
Need more than one?
Click below to buy Buddy Passes.
Note: Buddy Passes do not receive an “Exotica Reborn” CD.
All packages subject to Hawaiʻi State General Excise Tax, 4.71%
Hotel booking link and Ticket discount codes will be sent via an email from info@waitiki.com within 24 hours after purchase.
Can’t decide? Ask Claude
LIVE AT LEWERS:
KAMASAMI KONG MEETS
THE WAITIKI 7
Saturday, June 6, 2026 • WAIKIKI
Halekulani is pleased to present the next performance in its Live at Lewers Concert Series, featuring a special one-night engagement on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with acclaimed exotica ensemble The WAITIKI 7, hosted by legendary radio icon Kamasami Kong.
For one evening at Lewers Lounge, The WAITIKI 7 returns with their signature “Exotica” sound – an evocative blend of easy listening instrumentation and faraway soundscapes that transport listeners to another time and place. Rooted in mid-century influences yet performed with contemporary precision, their music captures a sense of escapism, rhythm, and quiet sophistication.
Known for their captivating live performances, the ensemble brings richly layered arrangements and a distinct sense of atmosphere, creating an experience that feels both nostalgic and entirely of the moment.
Throughout the evening, Kamasami Kong lends his unmistakable voice as host, guiding the experience with his deep connection to music and Hawaiʻi, adding context and character to the performance.
Special Announcement
The WAITIKI 7 are honored to announce that Harold Chang, last living member of the original Martin Denny & Arthur Lyman groups, will be performing as W7’s percussionist at Lewers Lounge. Uncle Harold is stepping in for Lopaka Colon, who is leaving Honolulu after our Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra concert to join Jake Shimabukuro’s West Coast tour with Pure Heart and Henry Kapono.
Uncle Harold’s career highlights as a drummer, percussionist, record label founder, educator, and phenomenal human being cannot be overstated. From appearing on Martin Denny’s EXOTICA record that both launched—and named—the genre, to touring and/or performing with Arthur Lyman, Nelson Riddle, Don Ho, Andy Williams, Red Skelton, and more (much more), Harold has awarded the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 and has since accomplished EVEN MORE. Now at a spritely 98, Harold is performing as great as ever, and with The WAITIKI 7, is a finalist in the 2026 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for Jazz Album of the Year (Exotica Reborn) and Favorite Entertainer of the Year. Uncle Harold is also the subject of a documentary now in production by filmmaker Scott Schimmel of the University of Hawaii’s School for Cinematic Arts.
8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Tickets are $70 per person inclusive of tax, gratuity, and complimentary valet parking. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase before the concert. Doors open 30 minutes before the scheduled start time, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations are required. To attend or for more information, please call Halekulani at 808-518-2019 or visit opentable.com.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
These shows are sold and reserved exclusively by Halekulani.