NOV. 19-20
Violinist Augustin Hadelich got a rock-star reception after his debut with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra last season. He’s since won a Grammy for Best Classical Instrument Solo recording. He returns to play Lalo’s colorful “Symphonie Espagnole” with the symphony.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 4 p.m. Nov. 20 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $34-$92 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
NOV. 23, 25-26
Mariah Carey is returning to Hawaii for the first time in 18 years, on the heels of a sold-out Las Vegas residency and her appearance on the Fox TV series “Empire.” Her concerts are mostly sold out, but limited seating releases may be available.
8 p.m. Nov. 23, 25-26 / Blaisdell Arena / $65.50-$255.50 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, mariahcarey.com
DEC. 8-10
Country superstar Garth Brooks makes his Hawaii debut with hits like “The Dance” and “Friends in Low Places.” He performs with his wife, Trisha Yearwood. He’s added concerts on Dec. 8 and 9, since tickets for the Dec. 10 concerts sold out.
8 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 6:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 10 / Blaisdell Arena / $69 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
Dec. 17
Award-winning R&B artist Miguel makes his Hawaii debut. He’s been nominated for a slew of awards, winning a Grammy for his 2013 tune “Adorn,” and two Soul Train Music Awards for best male R&B/soul artist.
8 p.m. Dec. 17 / Blaisdell Arena / $49-$125 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
DEC. 22
Comic Jim Gaffigan brings his self-deprecating, offbeat observational comedy to Hawaii.
7 p.m. Dec. 22 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.50-$75 / ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
The NPR show “From the Top” records live with host Christopher O’Reilly. 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $15-$45. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
Bill Maher rings in the new year here for the sixth year in a row, with fellow comedians Margaret Cho and Dana Gould. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Blaisdell Concert Hall; $45.50-$99.50, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
