Honolulu is getting a little Earth, Wind & Fire with its cleanup effort. The legendary group is set for a one-night benefit at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m., with organizers saying the show will raise money for residents and families hit by the recent Kona low storms that brought heavy flooding across the islands. The appearance is being billed as a stand-alone fundraiser, not part of a multi-night tour run.
According to Hawaii News Now, there will be no opening act, and organizers say every dollar of proceeds will go toward helping those affected by the Kona low storms. Hawaii residents will have exclusive online presale access beginning Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Mainland buyers and Blaisdell box office customers can jump in when general sales open Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. There is a cap of eight tickets per person, and children younger than five will not be allowed into the arena.
Band, Date and What to Expect
The group’s official tour page lists a June 13 date at the Blaisdell Arena, confirming the Honolulu stop; see Earth, Wind & Fire for the listing. The band, formed in 1969, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, and the museum’s profile lays out the group’s long-running influence on American popular music; see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Tickets, Presale and House Rules
Hawaii residents get first crack at seats with an online-only presale starting April 3 at 10 a.m., while mainland fans and box-office buyers can purchase tickets beginning April 10 at 10 a.m., per Hawaii News Now. Buyers should keep the eight-ticket limit in mind, along with the rule that children younger than five are not permitted inside the arena. It is worth reviewing seating maps and accessibility options before checkout so there are no surprises on show night.
Why the Benefit Matters
The concert arrives as communities on Oʻahu and other islands continue to clean up and rebuild after the March Kona low that triggered heavy rain, serious flooding and evacuations. Governor Josh Green issued emergency proclamations tied to the March Kona low to free up state resources for response and recovery; see the proclamation on the Office of the Governor. FEMA’s Daily Operations Briefing tracked flash-flood warnings, dozens of shelter activations and notable power losses as response teams worked across the islands; see the briefing from FEMA.
How to Follow Updates
For ticket details, beneficiary announcements and official updates, keep an eye on Earth, Wind & Fire and the Neal S. Blaisdell Center box office website at Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The venue’s box office typically handles in-person sales and can confirm policies on accessibility, parking and group orders.
Benefit concerts have been used before to support island recovery efforts. In 2024, a 98 Degrees-led fundraiser on Oʻahu sent proceeds toward Maui restoration and the rebuilding of historical landmarks; see Maui Now for that example. Organizers have not yet announced specific beneficiary groups or ticketing partners for the Blaisdell show, and we will update this story if those details change or new information is released that affects attendees.
