Young The Giant at Waikiki Shell

In The Open 2025 Acoustic Tour

We love a Slow Drive over to the Tom Moffat Waikīkī Shell — just in time to catch the breeze, the waves, and the most unforgettable summer night every time we want to catch a good show on the island. And this summer - we’re bringing that fire! Young the Giant is bringing their 2025 Open Acoustic Tour to Honolulu on Friday, August 15, kicking things off in Hawaii before hitting some of the most iconic open-air venues across the U.S - including spots like Red Rocks, Summerfest in Milwaukee, and the Pacific Amphitheatre over in L.A. county. And what makes this tour special? The boys will be an acoustic reimagining of their biggest hits and fan favorites — and with openers Cold War Kids and JOBY! joining the lineup before YTG takes the stage for the night. 

It’s the band’s first time back in Hawaii in years, and with no new album since 2022’s American Bollywood, this show promises a fresh, stripped-down vibe that will let the songs speak louder than ever. The group just wrapped a run of shows with The Lumineers, sold out their two-night residency at the Troubadour in L.A. coming up next month, and played to massive crowds in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year — so yes, they’re fully dialed in and bringing the magic wherever they choose to play next. So we should expect that same energy when they take the stage here at Waikiki. 

Young the Giant has been riding high since their early days in Irvine — offering an alternative to the heavier sounds of 2000s rock with a more spacious, coastal vibe that felt like California in song form. From breakout hits like Cough Syrup to the bold storytelling of American Bollywood, they’ve never stopped evolving — and now, over a decade into their career, they’re choosing to reconnect with fans in the most intimate way possible - going all acoustic, and promising to be more intimate than ever. 

So, like we said y’all, you won’t want to miss the chance to see them like never before — unplugged, oceanside, and completely in their element. Grab your tickets now, and we’ll see you right here! Under the palms at Waikīkī Shell!