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Lahaina Civic Center
Address 1840 HI-30,
Lahaina, Hawaii
United States
Seating type Bleachers
Capacity 2,400
Field size 160 ft × 130 ft (49 m × 40 m)
Field shape 20,800 square feet
Surface Hardwood
Construction
Built 1972
Tenants
City of Lahaina (1972–present)
Maui Invitational (1984–2019, 2022, 2024–present)

The Lahaina Civic Center is a special building in Lahaina, Hawaii. It is on the beautiful island of Maui. This center is a place for sports, big meetings, and fun shows. It is located near Ka'a'ahi Street and Honoapi'ilani Highway.

Lahaina Civic Center

What is the Lahaina Civic Center?

The Lahaina Civic Center is famous for hosting the Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament. This exciting basketball event happens every November. It takes place during Thanksgiving week. Chaminade University helps organize the tournament.

Many other events happen here too. These include the World Youth Basketball Tournament in July. People also come for concerts, trade shows, and community festivals. It is a busy place for everyone in Lahaina.

A Look Back: History of the Center

The Lahaina Civic Center was built a long time ago, in 1972. It has been an important part of the community ever since. For many years, it has brought people together. It has hosted countless events and memories.

Surviving the 2023 Wildfires

In 2023, terrible wildfires happened in Hawaii. These fires caused a lot of damage in Lahaina. Many buildings around the Civic Center were destroyed. But the Lahaina Civic Center itself survived the fires. It stood strong, offering hope to the community.

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First Lady Jill Biden posing for a photo with Maui wildfire survivors in the Lahaina Civic Center on August 21, 2023.

Inside the Center: Facilities

The Main Gymnasium

The Civic Center has a large gymnasium. It is an indoor sports arena. Up to 2,400 people can sit and watch events here. The main floor is very big, about 20,800 square feet. That's like a space 160 feet long and 130 feet wide!

There are permanent seats on one side. Other seats are bleachers that can be pulled out. The gym also has four locker rooms. There are two public restrooms for visitors.

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