HONOLULU (HI Now) - When Hawaiʻi hurts, its people show up — and on Thursday, April 23, 2026, they will show up in a big way.
The Aloha in Action Benefit Concert will bring together some of Hawaii’s most beloved artists for a night of music, healing and community kōkua at the Ko Olina Great Lawn on Oahu. The event is organized by Hawaiian Council and benefits Kākoʻo Mai, the organization’s disaster relief fund supporting families still recovering from devastating flooding across the islands. More than 2,000 tickets have already been sold.
Kūhiō Lewis, President and CEO of Hawaiian Council, says the organization launched the relief fund after seeing firsthand the destruction left behind — houses and cars underwater across Oahu and other parts of the state. Hawaiian Council committed $100,000 of its own funds to kick off a matching program, which was met within 24 hours. With corporate donors joining the effort, the fund has since surpassed $2 million raised to support flood-impacted families.
The lineup features Kolohe Kai, Three Plus, The Green, Jack Johnson with Kimié Miner, Jason Momoa and Öof Tatatá, Amy Hānaialiʻi, and The Mākaha Sons. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with performances running from 5 to 10 p.m.
The family-friendly, alcohol-free event offers tickets starting at $25 for children 12 and under, $50 for ages 13 and older, and $100 for VIP admission, which includes preferred seating, a benefit T-shirt and lanyard. All proceeds will directly support flood-impacted families and statewide nonprofit organizations providing on-the-ground assistance.
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Hawaiian Council is also marking its 25th anniversary this year with its annual convention returning home to Oahu. The convention will be held at the Neal Blaisdell Center from July 20-23, and will include keiki hula as part of the programming.
Tickets are available now at kakoomai.org/tickets. For more information, contact kaiini.a@hawaiiancouncil.org.
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