Neal S. Blaisdell Arena – Blaisdell Center and Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell

Interior view of the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena showing seating and floor configuration.

The multi-purpose Arena is a circular, indoor public assembly and entertainment facility with unobstructed sight lines. It is suitable for concerts, sporting events, large meetings, conventions, consumer shows, family shows, and other specialty events.

The upper level features permanent upholstered theater seating. The lower level includes portable padded seating and seating risers that can be reconfigured or removed to accommodate a wide range of event layouts.

Seating capacity varies by event configuration. The Arena supports a variety of event layouts, including traditional stage productions with the stage at one end, seating-in-the-round configurations, and sports event seating setups.

The Arena offers ample on-site parking, professional front-of-house staffing, and catering capabilities. Spacious concourses feature full-service food and beverage stands, novelty concession areas, and multiple restroom facilities.

Arena Seating Charts

Seating configurations vary by event and production requirements. The seating charts below represent common Arena layouts and are provided as general references. Actual seating arrangements may differ based on event needs.

Arena seating chart with an end-stage configuration and seating arranged in front of the stage across multiple levels.

View Standard Stage Show Configuration (PDF, 1 page)

Standard Stage Show Configuration Description

Arena seating chart for a traditional stage show configuration, illustrating stage placement, audience sightlines, and seating capacity arrangements.

Arena seating chart with a 360-degree stage centered on the floor and seating surrounding the stage on all sides.

View Seating in the Round 360 Stage Configuration (PDF, 1 page)

Seating in the Round 360 Stage Configuration Description

Arena seating chart showing a 360-degree stage configuration centered on the arena floor, with seating arranged in a full circular layout surrounding the stage.

Arena seating chart with a central boxing ring and surrounding ringside, floor, and tiered seating.

View Seating in the Round for Sporting Configuration (PDF, 1 page)

Seating in the Round Sport Stage Configuration Description

Arena seating chart configured for a boxing, fight sporting event, featuring a central ring on the arena floor with surrounding floor seating and tiered seating sections.

Technical & Rental Information

Information related to Arena rentals, technical requirements, and production support is available below.