Hawaii · LUAU SHOWS IN WAIKIKI
The 7 best luau shows in Waikiki you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Spend about 3.5 hours at the Royal Hawaiian Center with a Mai Tai, hula lesson, Hawaiian buffet, and live entertainment. Select packages add the 80-minute Rock-A-Hula show, while VIP and Green Room upgrades bring better seats and backstage access.
“Beautiful show great experience a must do great experience for when you are in Hawaii. The Elvis was great”
Spend about three hours at Pāʻina Waikīkī Luau on the Waikīkī Beach Marriott’s third floor. You’ll receive a fresh flower lei, watch hula and fire knife dancing, try cultural activities, and choose between show-only, buffet, or VIP packages with extra cocktails.
“the moment we arrive, we were greeted with warmth, music, and traditional lei. The food—especially kalua pig, poi, and fresh island fruits—is delicious and plentiful. Throughout the evening you’ll enjoy captivating performances, including hula, fire dancing, and storytelling that share Hawaiian history and spirit. The atmosphere feels festive and relaxed, perfect for families,”
Spend about two and a half hours at Queens Waikiki Luau in International Market Place. You’ll receive a shell lei, join cultural activities, eat from a Hawaiian-style buffet, and watch dances from across Polynesia, including a fire knife finale hosted by Tama Tama.
“It’s an outside show. It rained. Canopies set up after everything, including us, was soaked. Had to wait for everything to be taken down, dried and re set up. Show was ok, hard to see without moving back and forth with the canopy set up sitting in the back. The fire portion of the show was less than 5 mins long. The free drink is a half can of soda or Mai Ti. Food was good. You can also watch the show for free on the second and third level of the outdoor market. Likely with better views than what we had with canopies in our way. Over all, not…”
Spend an evening on the Great Lawn at Hilton Hawaiian Village with a Hawaiian buffet, live music, Tahitian, Samoan, and Hawaiian dancing, and dramatic Samoan fire knife performances. Choose standard or premium seating, then watch the sunset and a polished Pacific Islands show in a convenient Waikiki setting.
“The food and entertainment were well above expections. Wide variety with plenty of wonderful flavors.”
Spend 150 minutes at the Queens Waikiki Luau in International Market Place. Learn hula, join cultural activities, enjoy a buffet of shoyu chicken, kalua pig, macaroni salad, and haupia cake, then watch Polynesian dancing and a fire knife finale. A shell lei and drinks are included.
“fantastic we had a great time watching the show and the buffet is really good”
Spend three hours at the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort with a lei greeting, mai tai, Hawaiian music, hula, storytelling, buffet dining, and fire knife dancing. Choose show-only, buffet, or VIP seating with two cocktails. Add lei making, temporary tattoos, and cast photos.
“What a brilliant night! The food and drinks were amazing! The dancers were incredible and the host was so informative and engaging with the crowd! We learnt so much about the history of Hawaii from him, would definitely recommend this experience!”
Spend three hours at Hilton Hawaiian Village’s outdoor Starlight Luau with a welcome Mai Tai, island-inspired food, Polynesian music, hula, fire knife dancing, and fireworks at Duke Kahanamoku Beach. Seating affects your included drinks, and the rooftop location can change with weather.
“TERRIBLE! Worst Luau we have been to. We have been to several Luau’s on Oahu. The Hilton was lacking in many categories!!!! The stage needs to be lifted so the entertainment can be seen. No activities! No lay making, pig in the ground, tree climber, childrens activity, canoe rides ???? Very basic Luau… The bar tender was out right RUDE! Hurry up attitude ! They were there to serve us-who paid $$$$ far too much for such a LOUSY Lulu. For what we paid-It was awful!!! Would love a refund- but doubt we get it. For a Hilton property it lacked in every aspect👎”
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