11 Oahu Shows to Build an Evening Around

1.Paradise Cove Luau

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

Spend an evening at Paradise Cove in Ko Olina with a Mai Tai, Hawaiian games, crafts, an imu ceremony, buffet dinner, sunset views, hula, music, and fire dancing. Choose Standard, Orchid, or Premium seating, and add round-trip pickup from selected Waikiki locations.

“The bus arrived to pick us up over forty five minutes after the stated pickup time. We were stuck in traffic for over an hour on our way to the luau site. The guide said that the delay was due to the usual Friday night traffic. We arrived at the Paradise Cove luau oRead more”

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2.Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

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

Spend about three hours at Waimea Valley with a flower lei greeting, garden access, hands-on food preparation, an umu demonstration, kava ceremony, dinner, and Polynesian dancing. The finale is a fire knife performance. Choose a midday or evening show, and arrange your own transportation.

“Aloha! I had a wonderful experience at the Toa Luau❤️! I was made to feel like family. If you are looking for an authentic feel, this is your place.”

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3.Chief’s Luau Admission

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

At Chief’s Luau in Kapolei, Chief Sielu leads an energetic Polynesian show with hula, fire-knife dancing, music, comedy, headband weaving, and a Hawaiian buffet. Choose Aloha, Paradise, or Royal seating, and consider hotel pickup from select Waikiki hotels.

“It was so amazing!!! The guy were so hot I really liked them. We were cracking uppp it was so funny. LOVED the chief. Whoever the guy was who was dark and jacked with an arm sleeve and long curly hair tell him to text me.”

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

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

Spend about three and a half hours at Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center with pineapple, a Mai Tai, hula instruction, a Hawaiian buffet, and live dinner entertainment. Select packages add the 80-minute Rock-A-Hula show, with hula, fire-knife dancing, Elvis and Michael Jackson tributes, and a cast meet-and-greet.

“Delicious buffet and friendly service. Worth every penny. Everyone should not miss this entertainment show/buffet opportunity when coming visit Waikiki Honolulu. Must see.”

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5.Three Star Deluxe Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $193

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 81 for a two-hour sunset cruise from Waikiki. You’ll enjoy a five-course dinner with lobster and tenderloin, live Hawaiian and jazz music, cultural performances, four decks of ocean views, and a Friday-night fireworks option. Hotel pickup is available from select locations.

“Food was delicious, entertainment was amazing. Solo singer had an amazing voice. Would definitely book again. Hopefully next time the clouds stay away so I can watch the sunset.”

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6.Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show at Aloha Tower

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

Spend 150 minutes at Honolulu’s oceanfront Ka Moana Luau beneath historic Aloha Tower. Make a lei, try hula and drumming, enjoy a farm-to-table buffet, and watch a Polynesian production ending with a sword-of-fire dance. Waikiki pickup, upgraded seating, and a welcome Mai Tai are optional.

“no need to approve anything Because everything was amazing and funny.. the culture of Hawaii is so amazing and interesting i love it..”

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7.Pacific Star Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Board the Star of Honolulu at Pier 8 for a two-hour sunset cruise with a Pacific Rim buffet, one Mai Tai, coffee, tea, and live contemporary entertainment. You’ll watch Oahu’s coast from panoramic decks, with an extra hour and fireworks on Friday departures.

“Very nice evening we spent with our friends. If you want to know about Hawaiian culture and have fun, this is the place you go to”

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8.Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott

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

Spend about three hours at the Waikiki Beach Marriott for lei making, temporary Polynesian tattoos, music, hula, Hawaiian storytelling, a mai tai, and a fire knife finale. Choose show-only, dinner, or VIP seating. The rooftop hotel setting is convenient, but it does not offer a beachside luau atmosphere.

“First this not on the beach. It is on the third floor between the pools. So if you are expecting the pig in the fire pit this isn’t the one. The food was good, and the service was good. The show was excellent, with the traditional Luau fare. There was a fire dance and one of them performed was a young boy, as well as a young lady that did a traditional dance. Good show and food!”

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9.Aloha Kai Luau

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

Spend about three hours at Aloha Kai Luau in Sea Life Park, with lei greeting, cultural demonstrations, hands-on crafts, buffet dinner, live music, and a Polynesian show. Arrive early for activities and park exhibits. The outdoor setting and fire dance are major draws, while food quality can vary.

“I am extremely disappointed with this luau experience. The food was mediocre at best and heavily Americanized, lacking the authentic flavors and dishes we were expecting. The dancing started off interesting and seemed more traditional, which we appreciated. However, things quickly took a bizarre turn when performers began dancing to “Jingle Bells.” That was the final straw for us—we left before it was even over. To make matters worse, we didn’t even have the chance to explore the park, which added to our frustration. Overall, this luau fell far short of our expectations and did not deliver the cultural experience we were hoping for. Definitely not worth the time or…”

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10.Queens Waikiki Luau with Dinner Buffet and Cultural Activities

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

Spend about 2.5 hours at the Queens Waikiki Luau in International Market Place. Host Tama leads cultural activities, a Hawaiian-style buffet, music, Polynesian dances, and a fire knife finale. It is easy to reach from Waikiki hotels, though the open-air mall setting is less traditional than a resort luau.

“Everything was wonderful. The show was great and food was very tasty. The host Tama was funny and informative. Learn a lot and the costumes were beautiful.”

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11.Queens Waikiki Luau

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

Spend 150 minutes at Queens Waikiki Luau in the International Market Place. You’ll join hula and cultural activities, eat shoyu chicken, kalua pig, macaroni salad, and other Hawaiian dishes, then watch Polynesian dances and a fire knife performance in an intimate indoor setting.

“So much fun! Many great activities fun for family/friends :)”

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