Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival Opens This Weekend at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center

Holiday shopping season on Oʻahu just got a new flagship market. Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival — the Hawaiʻi Convention Center’s inaugural makers-and-music weekend — is open through Sunday in the ground-floor Kamehameha Exhibit Halls at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

If you’re already planning a Blaisdell stop for Black Friday Mākeke, Nā Lehua is the other big local-vendor hall this same weekend, a short hop away toward Ala Moana.

Hours and tickets

Per nalehuamarketplace.com (checked Nov. 6, 2026):

• Friday, Nov. 6: Early Access 3–5 p.m.; General Admission 5–9 p.m. (last ticket sold 8 p.m.)
• Saturday, Nov. 7: Early Access 10 a.m.–noon; General Admission noon–9 p.m. (last ticket sold 8 p.m.)
• Sunday, Nov. 8: Early Access 10 a.m.–noon; General Admission noon–6 p.m. (last ticket sold 5 p.m.)

• General admission: $6
• Early Access: $25 (two quieter hours before the main doors; a portion of proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi)
• Kids: Children 6 and under are free
• Onsite tickets: Available, but purchases are cashless; the organizer encourages buying online ahead for faster entry

The marketplace is presented by the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in partnership with Main Street Magical Marketplace, according to the Center’s Meet Hawaiʻi announcements.

What you’ll find

Organizers describe hundreds of local vendors selling gifts, handcrafted goods, island-made products and food, plus family-friendly activities and a full entertainment slate. Vendor sign-ups are closed; the live directory on the event site lists booths across the hall (examples visible on the site include Aloha Crisps, Aloha Made Bites, Anelawear, Āina Organics and many more).

Live entertainment (as posted)

Friday, Nov. 6

• 3:30 p.m. — Simple Souls
• 5:30 p.m. — Maria Kaʻiu

Saturday, Nov. 7

• 10 a.m. — Melaniie + JRoQ
• Noon — Izik
• 2 p.m. — Kendama Jam (Hawaiʻi Kendama Club)
• 4 p.m. — Connor Johnson
• 7 p.m. — Dustin Park

Sunday, Nov. 8

• 10 a.m. — Dillon Pakele
• 12:30 p.m. — Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm
• 3:30 p.m. — Jason Laeha

The organizer notes more performers may still be announced.

Parking and getting there

• Venue: Hawaiʻi Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
• Onsite parking: Limited and first-come, first-served — not guaranteed
• Nearby: Premium Parking options around Ala Moana Shopping Center (rates and availability vary)
• Tip: The event site also lists a hololoho ride discount for pre-scheduled trips; check the site for the current offer code before you book

Give yourself extra time on Saturday, when both Nā Lehua and Mākeke will be in full swing across town.

How it fits the weekend

Friday through Sunday is stacked: Mākeke at the Blaisdell, Nā Lehua at the Convention Center, Taste of Waipahu on Depot Street Saturday evening (see our earlier Taste of Waipahu guide), and Honolulu Restaurant Week kicking off Saturday. Pick one shopping hall or bounce between them — just buy tickets ahead if you can.

Sources

• Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival official site (hours, tickets, entertainment, parking; checked Nov. 6, 2026): https://nalehuamarketplace.com/
• Meet Hawaiʻi / Hawaiʻi Convention Center, “Tickets Now Available for Na Lehua Marketplace & Festival” (Sept. 29, 2026): https://www.meethawaii.com/articles/post/tickets-now-available-for-na-lehua-marketplace-festival-at-the-hawaii-convention-center/
• Hawaiʻi Convention Center events calendar (Nov. 6–8 listing): https://events.hawaiiconvention.com/
• Aloha State Daily weekend guide mention (Nov. 3, 2026): https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/11/03/holiday-shopping-music-and-more-your-guide-to-the-weekend-on-oahu/