Wailuku first Friday to Host Special Edition with Maui Comic Con on November 7
Wailuku town will transform into a hub of art, music, and pop culture on Friday, November 7, 2025, as Wailuku First Friday partners with Maui Comic Con for a unique event running from 6 to 9 p.m. The free, family-friendly street festival regularly celebrates Maui’s community and culture, and this month will add a vibrant “mini” Maui Comic Con experience for residents and visitors.
The collaboration is made possible by sponsorships from Maui Comics & Collectibles, Wailuku Coffee Company, Request Music, Pukalani Superette, mystery Maui Escape Rooms, Luk Town Shows, and Painted Deer Tattoo.
Attendees can enjoy live music on the Market Street Stage, beginning with a performance by Leimana purdy, the 2024 Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha’iha’i Falsetto champion, followed by a set from Piʻilani Arias. A silent auction benefiting Maui Comic Con, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will be held inside Wailuku Coffee company.
The event will also feature a meet-and-greet with Disney artist James Silvani for comic signings, an Artist Alley within the Wailuku Municipal Parking Garage showcasing local talent including Shane Molina, Noble Richardson, and Aaron Nakahara, and the Night Darling Cosplay Showcase at 7:30 p.m.,with sign-ups beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Free parking will be available after 6 p.m. in the Wailuku Municipal Parking Garage, accessible from Church Street between Vineyard and Main Streets. Market Street will close to vehicular traffic at 5:30 p.m., with vehicles remaining on the street after that time subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense.
Wailuku First Friday is presented with support from the County of Maui, Hawai’i Tourism Authority, Kilohana by the Hawaiian Council, and KPOA 93.5 FM.
For updates and further details, visit wailukufirstfriday.com.
