Oahu Luaus: The 15 Best Nights of Hula and Fire

1.Paradise Cove Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,498 reviews · from $150Our pick

At Paradise Cove in Ko Olina, you’re welcomed with a lei and Mai Tai before an evening of island activities, an imu ceremony, a buffet dinner, and Polynesian music and dance. Choose from three packages with different seating, lei, dining, and Cove Card benefits. Waikiki pickup is available for an added cost.

“The show was amazing! We purchased the deluxe tickets, you don't go through the buffet line, food is served to you. I think it would be better going through line. They give you a lot of food, nobody ate it all a waste of food. I did not enjoy the food, but still worth it loved the show.”

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2.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,350 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

At Toa Luau in Waimea Valley, you can stroll the botanical gardens, walk to Waimea Falls and swim with a provided life jacket, then join lawn activities, an umu cooking demonstration, a kava ceremony, dinner, and a Polynesian show with fire knife dancing. The ticket includes garden admission and one to three drinks, depending on the package. You arrange your own transport.

“This is the first luau I’ve been to and it was awesome. The performers were funny and helpful. Connected with guests well. It’s great for families with kids”

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3.Chief’s Luau Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,018 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

At Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii in Kapolei, Chief Sielu hosts an evening of Polynesian dance, music, audience participation, and fire-knife performance. Arrive for a lei greeting, try headband weaving, and share an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian feast. Packages change your lei, seating area, and drink allowance; hotel pickup is available with a transfer option.

“Amazing experience. Enjoyed hearing culture and history of Hawaii. The show was phenomenal, especially the fire dancing. Everyone was so nice. Aloha and Mahalo”

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4.Mauka Warriors Luau Honoring Polynesia’s Forgotten History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,013 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

At Coral Crater Adventure Park, this outdoor luau serves kalua pork, taro rolls and other island dishes before a show of Polynesian dance, fire-knife performance and Hawaiian history. You can try activities such as hula and headband weaving, though the options may vary. Hotel pickup is available for an added fee.

“Luau is in a huge outdoor area. It took us an hour and a half to get there from the cruise port.the show was interesting and well done. The food was adequate. Biggest disappointment was alcohol permit not available. I was really looking forward to a Mai tai!”

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5.Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101Best value

At the Royal Hawaiian Center, enjoy a one-hour Hawaiian buffet with live music and hula, then, with select tickets, watch the 80-minute Rock-A-Hula show. Expect fire-knife dancing alongside Hawaiian and Polynesian music, plus Elvis and Michael Jackson tributes. VIP and Green Room upgrades add perks such as preferred seats and backstage access.

“Meal was so-so, but show was outstanding. Very good talent. Luau was a little lacking but good drinks.”

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6.Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower – Oceanfront Luau Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend an evening at Honolulu’s Aloha Tower with hands-on activities such as lei making and a hula lesson, an island-style buffet, and a Polynesian show that ends with fire dancing. The event runs about three hours, with pickup offered from select hotels. It is waterfront, but not a beachside luʻau.

“Well done show. Great dancers. Loved the music. Good food. Liked the tree climbing demonstration. Had fun.”

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7.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,087 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Ka Moana Luau pairs a buffet dinner with pre-show cultural activities and a Polynesian stage production at historic Aloha Tower. Try lei making, hula, or coconut-headband weaving before dinner, then watch dances, storytelling, and a fire-knife finale. The 150-minute evening costs about $135 per person, with optional Waikiki hotel pickup and a celebrity package that includes a welcome Mai Tai.

“It was great. Everyone was very nice. I wish the parking was included though.”

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8.Germaine’s Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Spend about three hours at Germaine’s Luau in Kapolei, with a lei greeting, dinner, complimentary soft drinks and coffee, an adult drink ticket, and a Polynesian show. You can add round-trip transport from selected Waikiki stops for $35 per person. Expect an outdoor venue, sand underfoot, and a west Oahu sunset when the weather cooperates.

“Great Luau and Cousin Alecki made the bus ride a lot of fun. The food and experience was lot of fun.”

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9.Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 622 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

At the Waikiki Beach Marriott, Pāʻina Waikiki pairs songs, hula, stories of Waikīkī and its monarchs, and a fire knife finale with hands-on lei-making demonstrations and optional temporary tattoos. Choose show-only, dinner, or VIP packages; buffet dinner and extra VIP cocktails depend on your ticket. The rooftop setting is between the hotel pools, not on the beach.

“This was SO GREAT! Great food, entertainment and extras. Both my teen kids had fun too. Awesome memories made.”

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10.Aloha Kai Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 494 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

Spend an evening at Sea Life Park with cultural activities, a buffet dinner, live music, and a Polynesian show. Check in begins at 4:30 pm, with the lei greeting and demonstrations starting at 5. The experience costs $141.36 per person, and the scheduled program runs into the evening.

“It was our first luau. Was very much worth it. The drive there is amazing. The food could be better. But the drive and the show make it worth it”

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11.Chief’s Luau Admission Including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

At Chief’s Luau, Chief Sielu hosts an evening of cultural storytelling, dance, comedy, and fire performance at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii. Choose a package with a lei greeting, buffet dinner, drinks, and possibly a gift, then use the included round-trip transfer from your selected pickup point.

“This was our third Chiefs luau for Christmas and we continue to enjoy the hospitality every year. Each year we selected a closer section with better benefits and we love it.”

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12.Queens Waikiki Luau with Dinner Buffet and Cultural Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 456 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

At the Queens Waikiki Luau, inside Waikiki’s International Market Place, you get a buffet dinner, cultural activities, a handmade shell lei, complimentary beverages, and a Polynesian show with fireknife dancing. Host Tama Tama brings humor and audience participation to the program. Plan for about two and a half hours, starting at 5:00 pm.

“It was absolutely more than I had hoped for ! They made us feel like we were part of every single thing that was going on ! My grandson and I sat at the very front of the stage and it was amazing !”

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13.Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 374 reviews · 1 day 1 hour (approx.) · from $119

At the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Waikiki Starlight Luau pairs a buffet featuring Hawaiian classics such as kalua pig with live Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Samoan dance, music, and fire knife performances. Choose a seating package to match your budget. The show takes place on the Great Lawn, where people outside the paid area may also be able to watch.

“Fantastic experience and the diamond premiere is worth the little extra per ticket for front row seats, eating at the buffet first, and extra free drinks. And for whatever reason, pricing through Viator was cheaper than buying tickets from the hotel (which we were staying at!)”

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14.Queens Waikiki Luau

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 285 reviews · 2h 30m · from $139

Spend 150 minutes at Queens Waikiki Luau in the International Market Place, with cultural activities, a buffet of Hawaiian and local favorites, complimentary beverages, and a Polynesian show featuring fireknife dancing. You can learn some hula and receive a handmade shell lei. It is wheelchair accessible, but transportation and parking are not included.

“Delicious food. Great entertainment. Walking distance from Waikiki beach.”

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15.Pa’ina Luau Waikiki at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 200 reviews · 3 hours · from $178

At the Waikiki Beach Marriott, a three-hour Pa'ina Luau begins with a lei greeting and offers Hawaiian music, hula, stories of Waikiki and the Hawaiian royals, and a fire knife finale. Choose a show-only ticket or add a buffet dinner with prime rib. VIP tickets include premium seating and two cocktails.

“Very enjoyable evening. Lovely meal and drinks. The entertainment was excellent.”

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