JOURNEY’S FINAL HAWAIʻI CONCERT WILL PROCEED AS SCHEDULED TUESDAY NIGHT AT BLAISDELL ARENA
Additional tickets released for Journey’s final-ever Hawaiʻi performance; fans encouraged to arrive early due to expected rain and near-capacity attendance
[September 7, 2026] HONOLULU – Journey’s final Hawaiʻi concert will proceed as scheduled Tuesday,September 8, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Blaisdell officials and Rick Bartalini Presents have confirmed.
The legendary rock band will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday night for its final-ever Hawaiʻi performance as part of
Journey’s Final Frontier Tour. There is no opening act.
Additional tickets have been released for the concert and are available now at Ticketmaster.com or in person at
the Blaisdell Box Office, which will open at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday.
With rain expected and the concert anticipated to be near capacity, fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early and allow
plenty of time for parking, security screening and entry into the arena so they are in their seats before the show begins.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 — EVENT SCHEDULE
3:00 p.m. — Blaisdell Box Office opens
5:30 p.m. — Exterior Journey tour merchandise booths open
6:00 p.m. — Interior concessions open
6:30 p.m. — Arena doors open
8:00 p.m. — Journey takes the stage
No opening act
Tuesday night will close an extraordinary 52-year chapter between Journey and Hawaiʻi that began on January 1, 1974,
when the newly formed band performed at the Diamond Head Crater Festival in what was just its second public concert.
From Diamond Head Crater in 1974 to the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in 2026, Journey has shared a relationship with
Hawaiʻi few artists can match. Tuesday night represents the final opportunity for local fans to experience one of the
greatest rock and roll bands of all time in Hawaiʻi before the lights go down one final time. SOURCE
Call center: A non-emergency City call center will open at 7 p.m. today. Call 768-CITY (2489) for information about storm conditions, Hurricane Refuge Areas and City services. For emergencies, call 911. SOURCE
[September 7, 2026] HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced that state and county offices, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Oʻahu and in Kauaʻi County will be closed Tuesday, September 8, because of the continuing threat and impacts of Hurricane Lowell.
The closures include state offices on Oʻahu and in Kauaʻi County, City and County of Honolulu offices, Kauaʻi County offices, Judiciary facilities on Oʻahu and in Kauaʻi County, as well as public schools and UH campuses on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Essential government services and emergency operations will continue.
“Hurricane Lowell is bringing dangerous conditions, including the threat of destructive winds, flash flooding and damaging surf,” said Governor Green. “Closing offices and schools will help keep people off the roads, reduce unnecessary travel and allow emergency crews to focus on protecting our communities. Please remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel and follow all official emergency instructions.”
The National Weather Service warns that dangerous winds, flash flooding and damaging surf will continue tonight and into Tuesday. A statewide flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday, and dangerous coastal conditions are expected along south- and west-facing shores.
State employees affected by the closures should not report to their normal worksites and will be granted administrative leave, except for:
- Departmental disaster and emergency coordinators;
- Disaster response workers;
- Employees whose work involves essential operations or services, including hospital, correctional, building and grounds maintenance, infrastructure support and food service workers; and
- Employees assigned to remote work.
Employees in these categories must report to work or perform remote work unless excused by their department. Employees who are unsure of their status should contact their immediate supervisor or manager.
County employees should follow instructions from their respective county agencies.
State and county offices and public schools in Maui and Hawaiʻi counties are expected to remain open Tuesday unless otherwise announced. Families, students and employees should check the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education website and social media channels for the latest school closure and reopening information.
Residents are urged to remain away from shorelines, avoid driving through floodwaters, prepare for power outages and continue monitoring official updates from Ready.Hawaii.gov, county emergency management agencies, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. SOURCE