Two-night Polish Ambassador concert at Anaina Hou benefits youth programs

Anaina Hou Community Park will stage a two-night concert event on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, 2026, headlined by electronic artist The Polish Ambassador with supporting sets from BoomBox, BoomBassador and Andy & Lara. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. each night, with headline performances expected around 8:00 p.m. The event is marketed as family-friendly and children age 5 and under will be admitted free.

Organizers say a portion of ticket proceeds will support Anaina Hou’s Lokahi Program, which focuses on anti-bullying and youth suicide-prevention work. That local funding angle gives the shows a civic component beyond entertainment, routing some concert revenue back into island youth services at a moment when communities across Hawai‘i continue to prioritize mental health and school safety initiatives.

Ticketing notes, venue rules, accessibility information and event logistics are posted in the event listing, and attendees are encouraged to review those details before arriving. The listing includes guidance on entry procedures and other operational matters. Accessibility provisions at Anaina Hou Community Park are part of the event notice, reflecting efforts to make performances available to a broad cross-section of Kauai residents and visitors.

A two-night concert at a county park brings immediate community impacts. Expect heavier evening traffic near the park, increased demand for on-site parking and neighborhood noise for nearby residents during show hours. Local vendors and service providers often see an uptick in activity around events like this, and the audience mix for a Polish Ambassador show typically includes both island residents and visiting fans, generating modest economic activity for food, transportation and hospitality services.

From a public policy perspective, community benefit events that funnel money to youth programs raise questions of transparency and accountability that residents can and should follow. Voters and nonprofit stakeholders will want clarity on the share of gross ticket sales directed to Lokahi, how funds are administered, and whether program outcomes are being tracked. County permitting, park staffing, public-safety measures and ADA accommodations are responsibilities shared between organizers and county agencies; keeping those lines of responsibility clear protects both attendees and park resources.

The takeaway? Treat this as a night out that also supports local youth work: arrive early, carpool where possible, and check the event listing for ticketing and accessibility details so your evening goes smoothly while helping fund the Lokahi Program. Our two cents? Support for youth programs matters, but follow up on how those dollars are spent.