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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular luau shows & dinners on Oahu right now. The ones worth putting on the itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book with.
Paradise Cove Luau in Oahu pairs a Mai Tai welcome, imu ceremony, and Polynesian show with sunset ocean views and Hawaiian-style dinner.
Most Popular“The performances are amazing. The drinks are good. They have fun activities like taking you out on a kayak. The food is decent. But overall a really fun thing to do with the family”
Toa Luau at Waimea Valley on Oahu: lei welcome, Waimea Falls swim, kava and umu, Polynesian dinner show with fire knife dancing.
“This was an amazing experience. All the staff were warm and friendly offering a top tier experience. The food was great even giving us seconds if wanted. The show was fantastic! Highlighting the different peoples of Polynesia.”
Chief’s Luau is a 3-hour Oahu show with Chief Sielu, lei greeting, headband weaving, a Polynesian stage show, and a Hawaiian buffet in Kapolei.
“The chief still got it. It’s an honor to see him perform and still make people laugh. Definitely one to recommend”
Mauka Warriors Luau in Honolulu with an all-you-can-eat Polynesian feast, hands-on workshops, and fire-knife dancing set at Kipapa.
“Amazing show!! All the performers were PHENOMENAL and I loved the personality of the dancers coming out in their performances! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a true, authentic luau.”
Waikiki luau buffet at Royal Hawaiian Center with Rock-a-Hula show, roasted pig feast, Mai Tai, fire-knife dancing, and meet-greet.
“The food at the buffet was actually surprisingly good, we enjoyed it very much. The show was fun and lighthearted, it was very enjoyable! We loved the evening and are glad it was so conveniently located in Waikiki near our hotel.”
Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower mixes hands-on Hawaiian activities, an island buffet, and Polynesian fire knife dancing near the harbor.
“I had a great time at the luau. The people were very warm and welcoming. The show and the dancers were amazing. I especially like the fire show. The Mc was hilarious.”
Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower on Oahu: oceanfront farm-to-table buffet, cultural activities, and a 150-minute Polynesian show.
“Amazing experience!! The show was amazing and so educational, food was amazing as well as the drinks😍 couldnt fault anything, we even had a basically empty table so had so much space!!”
Germaine’s Luau in Kapolei blends a beachside Polynesian show with an included dinner and drink ticket, plus optional Waikiki pickup.
“Great show, friendly staff! It rained and they went out of their way to make sure we had fun and were comfortable.”
Paina Waikiki Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott: lei, tattoos, mai tai, hula, and a fire knife finale in about 3 hours.
“We had to reschedule after rain, canceled the event two nights earlier… Incredibly pleased with all aspects of the luau. The food was excellent, the entertainment was great, and the pace of the show was perfect. It took a little while to get the buffet lines going but once they did, everything moved really quickly.…”
Aloha Kai Luau at Sea Life Park delivers lei greeting, hands-on culture, buffet dinner, and a Polynesian show with ocean views.
“This was not as it was advertised . The menu was not the same as on web site. The show was also not as advertised”
Chief’s Luau at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawaii includes lei options, an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet, and round-trip hotel transfers in Honolulu.
“Great experience! Highly recommend! My friends and I had a wonderful time. The team anticipated all our needs.”
Queens Waikiki Luau in Waikiki’s International Market Place pairs a Hawaiian buffet with Polynesian dances and a fire-knife finale.
“This was a fun and informational part of our vacation. We loved the dancers, their energy and the history they presented, ascwell as the humorous dialogue of the program. The food was excellent, too!”
Rock-a-Hula at Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Theater blends hula history, live music, fire dance, and pop tributes in an easy evening show.
“Great show with inclusion of the audience. Performers were phenomenal from the band to dancers and singers! The theater has no “bad” seats to view from and the seats are soft and spacious.”
Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village pairs reserved seating with a Polynesian dance show and an island-style buffet feast.
“You can watch this for free! All”
Queens Waikiki Luau blends hula lessons, a shell lei, a Hawaiian buffet, and a Polynesian show with the fire knife dance.
“We had a great time! The host and performers were wonderful and the food was delicious. My family enjoyed every moment. I would definitely recommend attending this luau. ❤️”
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