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MEDIA ADVISORY: ������Ƶ Mānoa Homecoming Concert, Makers’ Market happening Friday

WHAT: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Homecoming Concert and Alumni Makers’ Market will feature live performances by Rebel Souljahz and Natural Vibrations, with guest artists ChristianLive and Osnizzle. The family-friendly event will include food vendors, local alumni-owned businesses and campus activities. Attendees are encouraged to wear retro ������Ƶ gear or their favorite aloha wear for “Throwback Aloha Friday.” Admission is free, with food and merchandise available for purchase from vendors.

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WHEN: Friday, October 16, 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

WHERE: John Henry Wise Field (Bachman Lawn), ������Ƶ Mānoa campus

WHY: The event aims to bring alumni and the campus community together to celebrate Homecoming, support local, ������Ƶ alumni owned and alumni-led businesses and showcase ������Ƶ Mānoa programs and activities.

PARKING: Free parking will be available in the Zone 20 Parking Structure beginning at 2:30 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The newest inductees of the ������Ƶ Mānoa Sports Circle of Honor will make an appearance during the concert and makers’ market. They will officially be honored later Friday evening at the Green & White Celebration at 5:30 p.m. at Bankoh Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center.
• KT������Ƶ will be playing from 3 p.m. –4 p.m. and Kainoa Carlson from Hawaii News Now is emceeing. WWE’s Nia Jax and Jacob Fatu will also make an appearance.
• The concert and makers’ market follow a weeklong series of homecoming events, including the kick-off, Wellness Day, Mālama Day and Hale Aloha Day. The weeklong series of homecoming festivities is an initiative of new ������Ƶ Mānoa Chancellor Vassilis L. Syrmos.
• All events lead up to the ������Ƶ homecoming football game on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex vs. New Mexico.
• For more information, visit ������Ƶ News: /news/2026/10/06/uh-manoa-homecoming-week-2026/