Photo Essay: Long Anticipated Aloha to Aloha Stadium

Phuong Pham
Nov 7
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Lilly Marco / Ka Leo O Hawai'i & Alec Johnson / Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi Nov 5, 2025 Updated Nov 5, 2025

After delays upon delays, O‘ahu is finally ready to say goodbye to the Aloha Stadium. The end of an era and beginning of demolition is celebrated with a public concert featuring Henry Kapono, Ekolu, Hoʻnonuʻa, Kanaka Fyah, and more on Friday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Alec Johnson / Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi

Aloha Stadium, once the center of O’ahu’s biggest games and concerts, now sits mostly quiet as the stat prepares for its redevelopment. The “Aloha to Aloha Stadium” event gives fans a final chance to walk its grounds and remember what it meant to the community.

Lilly Marco / Ka Leo O Hawai'i

Opened in 1975, Aloha Stadium has long been a landmark for local sports and music. Its farewell event draws crowds to celebrate the memories before begining its long-awaited transformation.

Lilly Marco / Ka Leo O Hawai'i

Three Leilehua students come out to see Hawaiian Style Band. From left to right, Aileia Ribucan, Maddi Villar, and Kayze Vielapaas.

Alec Johnson / Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi

Another attendee, Jacob Hillegass, is most excited to see Ekolu. He’s not optimistic about the expediency of the new stadium’s construction and believes “it’ll probably be going on for quite some time.”

Alec Johnson / Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi

Horace Jen holds his son while waiting in line for the keiki's first concert. The local family turns out in full force to see the Mākaha Sons and Henry Kapono perform.

Alec Johnson / Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi

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