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Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
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Cirque du Soleil Hawaii stages Auana at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, with acrobats telling Hawaiian stories. The show runs for 80 minutes with no break. Tickets cost from $111.67 per adult, with Category 3 as the entry seating option. You go to 2300 Kalakaua Avenue for a 5:30 or 8 p.m. show on selected dates. Your dinner plans stay separate from the show.
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Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel at a glance
| Duration | 80 minutes without an intermission |
| Price | from $111.67 per adult |
| Starts | 5:30 or 8 p.m., some options with selected 3 p.m. dates |
| Days | Selected dates, availability by seating category |
| Meeting point | Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, 2300 Kalakaua Avenue |
| Pickup | Own arrival at the theater |
| Dinner | Separate dinner plans, food and drinks at extra cost |
| Age rule | Guests under 18 with someone aged 18 or older |
| Main trade-off | Nonrefundable tickets |
| Cancellation | All sales final, no refund |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Ticket to 'Auana by Cirque du Soelil (Category selected at the time of booking)
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages
Options
Which option to book
Every option buys the same 80-minute show. You choose a seat tier and a show time offered on your date.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Category 3 Seating - T8 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T4 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 3 Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T8 | 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T8 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T8 | 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T19 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T20 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T8 | 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T19 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Category 3 Seating - T21 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T20 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 3 Seating - T22 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T8 | 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T21 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Category 3 Seating - T23 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T19 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Golden Circle Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T22 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., one date only |
| Category 3 Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T20 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., one date only |
| Golden Circle Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T23 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Category 1 Seating - T21 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., one date only |
| Golden Circle Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 2 Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T22 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Golden Circle Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., one date only |
| Premier Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T8 | 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T23 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., one date only |
| Preferred Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T9 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Category 1 Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T10 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T19 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Premier Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T11 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T12 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T21 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Premier Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T19 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T13 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T22 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Premier Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T20 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T14 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T21 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Premier Seating - T19 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T15 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Golden Circle Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T20 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T16 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Preferred Seating - T23 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T21 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Front Row Seating - T17 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Preferred Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T18 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T23 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Premier Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
| Front Row Seating - T20 | 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. |
| Front Row Seating - T21 | 8 p.m., one date only |
| Front Row Seating - T24 | 5:30 p.m., one date only |
The catch: The 80-minute show ticket is nonrefundable, even if your plans change.
Route
How does the evening work?
Acrobats and hula dancers tell Hawaiian stories in one show with no break.
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1. Cirque du Soleil 'Auana
Maui pulls islands from the ocean in one tale. Other scenes draw on surfers. Live music plays as the acrobats perform.
The 80-minute show has no planned break. It ends at the Waikiki Beachcomber, where your evening began.
Pickup and meeting point
- Finding the theater: Auana is inside the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel at 2300 Kalakaua Avenue. Your ticket doesn't include a ride to or from the hotel.
- Ticket collection: The box office gives you your tickets when you arrive. Bring valid photo ID to pick them up before you take your seats.
- With children: An adult must stay with guests under 18. Infants sit on an adult's lap for the whole show.
Before you book
- Guests under 18 need someone aged 18 or older with them. Bring photo ID to collect your tickets at the box office.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
An 80-minute show fits a Waikiki evening if you want acrobats and have separate dinner plans. Your date should be set before you book. You won't get a refund if you cancel. Families should be comfortable sitting through the show without a break.
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Who it's not for
- Travelers whose plans require refundable tickets
- Guests expecting a luau meal
- Anyone under 18 attending without an adult
Good to know
Know before you go
This ticket has no cancellation refund. The rule applies to Category 3 as well as the higher seating categories. Your flight and hotel dates should be settled before you commit to the performance.
Every guest under 18 needs someone aged 18 or older with them. The age rule applies inside the theater. A teenager using an adult-priced ticket still needs the required adult companion.
Ages 3 to 11 use the child ticket band. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Your family needs to be comfortable with that seating arrangement for a continuous show without a scheduled break.
Bring valid photo ID to the box office. You collect the performance tickets there before taking your seats. Having a mobile booking on your phone doesn't remove that collection step for this product.
One booking can hold up to 9 travelers. The theater is wheelchair accessible. Your party chooses a seating category and performance when booking, with available seats and start times tied to the date.
Dinner and drinks are separate purchases. Your ticket also leaves the ride to the hotel to you. Plan your meal around the selected showtime so a restaurant booking doesn't overlap with the performance.
Reviews
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People also ask
- How much do Auana tickets cost?
Tickets start from $111.67 per adult for Category 3 seating. Taxes and fees are included in that ticket. Higher categories change where you sit, so you don't need an upgrade to see the full performance.
- How long is Auana by Cirque du Soleil?
Auana runs for 80 minutes in one continuous performance. There's no intermission for a meal break. Your arrival and ticket collection happen before those minutes begin, so they need their own space in your evening plans.
- Is Auana a luau with dinner?
No, Auana is a theater performance built around Hawaiian stories and acrobatics. It lasts 80 minutes. Your ticket buys the selected seat and show, leaving you to choose and pay for a meal elsewhere.
- Can children go to Auana at the Waikiki Beachcomber?
Yes, children can attend with the required adult companion. Guests under 18 must be with someone aged 18 or older. Infants use an adult's lap, while the child ticket band covers ages 3 to 11.
- Where do you collect tickets for Auana?
The box office is at the Waikiki Beachcomber theater at 2300 Kalakaua Avenue. You need valid photo ID when collecting your tickets. Your selected performance time still applies, so ticket collection comes before you enter the show.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.