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Top 9 Oahu luaus and evening shows (2026)

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We compared all 24 luaus and shows Viator has for Oahu and kept 9, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Dinner and pickup depend on your ticket.

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Luaus and evening shows on Oahu, compared by the exact option

Tour What it is Where Dinner Pickup Starts Hours Rating Price
1. Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau, Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History by Mauka Warriors Luau
 luau with dinner Coral Crater, Kapolei buffet dinner Coral Crater 5 p.m.; Sun, Tue to Fri 4 h ★ 4.8 3,942 reviews from $145.55 per adult
2. Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu by Toa Luau LLC
 luau with dinner Waimea Valley, North Shore dinner and drinks Waimea Valley 5 p.m., Mon to Fri 3 h ★ 4.9 3,826 reviews from $145 per adult
3. The Magical Mystery Show at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel by The Magical Mystery Show!
 magic show Hilton Waikiki Beach show only Hilton Waikiki Beach Daily times vary 2 h ★ 4.9 3,618 reviews from $99 per adult
4. Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission by Chief's Luau
 luau with dinner Wet 'n' Wild, Kapolei buffet dinner Wet 'n' Wild 5:30 p.m.; Sun, Mon, Wed to Fri 3 h ★ 4.7 3,143 reviews from $144 per adult
5. Polynesian Cultural Center: Alii Luau Package by Polynesian Cultural Center
 luau with dinner Cultural Center, Laie buffet dinner Cultural Center No fixed start; selected days 8 h ★ 4.9 2,738 reviews from $215.77 per adult
6. Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel by Cirque du Soleil Hawaii
 Cirque du Soleil Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel show only Waikiki Beachcomber 5:30 or 8 p.m.; selected dates 1 h 20 min ★ 4.9 856 reviews from $111.67 per adult
7. Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
 hula show Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki show only Royal Hawaiian Center 7:15 p.m., Tue to Sun 1 to 3 h ★ 4.6 489 reviews from $99 per adult
8. Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket by Polynesian Cultural Center
 day pass, no luau Cultural Center, Laie day admission only Cultural Center No fixed start; selected days 6 h ★ 4.6 363 reviews from $103.50 per adult
9. Luau Kaula in Ko Olina, Oahu by Nā Lei Aloha Dinner Show
 luau without dinner Ocean's Edge, Ko Olina show only Ocean's Edge 5:30 p.m.; dates vary 3 h ★ 4.9 306 reviews from $124.61 per adult

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The 9

Our most recommended luaus and evening shows on Oahu

Ranked by reviews. Each card pairs its ticket price with inclusions; pickup details and cancellation terms follow.

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau, Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History#1 Buffet included Rear seating

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau, Honoring Polynesia's Forgotten History

Mauka Warriors pairs Polynesian war stories with fire knife dancing at Coral Crater in Kapolei. You can join hula lessons before the buffet. The Koa package includes a shell lei and one drink ticket. It's a useful first luau if you want games before the main show.

4 hours Coral Crater, Kapolei · by Mauka Warriors Luau
★★★★★ 4.8 (3,942 reviews)

Ages 13 to 20 4 h 5 p.m., Sun and Tue to Fri Buffet and show; one drink Coral Crater, no pickup Under 5 free; reservation required Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Mauka uses flashing lights, and your Koa ticket doesn't include transport.

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Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu#2 Valley entry Cooking demonstrations

Toa Luau at Waimea Valley, Oahu

Toa combines a luau with entry to Waimea Valley's gardens and waterfall. You can watch cooking demonstrations before the feast. Silver seating includes a flower lei and one adult drink ticket. Your family can join in before the meal and watch fire knife dancing at the end.

3 hours Waimea Valley, North Shore · by Toa Luau LLC
★★★★★ 4.9 (3,826 reviews)

Ages 13 to 20 3 h 5 p.m., Mon to Fri; 12:30 p.m. summer dates vary Feast and valley admission Waimea Valley, no pickup Under 5 free Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Parking costs $2 per hour, and Monday garden closures can leave you with the luau alone that day.

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The Magical Mystery Show at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel#3 Close-up magic Valet included

The Magical Mystery Show at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

Close-up magic and comedy fill a small theater at the Hilton Waikiki Beach. It's a fit for couples who want close-up tricks in a small room. General Admission includes a rum punch for adults aged 21 and up. You also get 3 hours of valet parking.

2 hours Hilton Waikiki Beach · by The Magical Mystery Show!
★★★★★ 4.9 (3,618 reviews)

2 h 5, 6 or 7:30 p.m., daily; times vary Show and 3 h valet parking Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2500 Kuhio Avenue Rum punch for ages 21+ Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Dinner and extra drinks aren't included; your showtime depends on the date.

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Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission#4 Fire knife show Buffet included

Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission

Chief's Luau centers on Chief Sielu's humor and fire knife dancing at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. The Aloha Experience gives you a buffet and a shell lei greeting. One beverage is included. It suits groups who want dinner and a show without spending a full day out.

3 hours Wet 'n' Wild, Kapolei · by Chief's Luau
★★★★★ 4.7 (3,143 reviews)

Ages 13 to 20 3 h 5:30 p.m., Sun, Mon and Wed to Fri Buffet and one beverage Wet 'n' Wild, 400 Farrington Highway Under 5 free Free cancel until 24 h Operator confirms after booking

The catch: Your driving ticket excludes transport; parking costs $13 per car, payable by credit card.

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Polynesian Cultural Center: Alii Luau Package#5 Guided villages Gold show seating

Polynesian Cultural Center: Alii Luau Package

The Alii Luau package fills your day at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. A guide takes you through six island villages. Dinner comes with live Hawaiian music, followed by gold seating at HA: Breath of Life. Choose it if you want a guide by day and a show at night.

8 hours Laie, North Shore · by Polynesian Cultural Center
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,738 reviews)

8 h Untimed; Mon, Tue and Thu to Sat, selected Wednesdays Guided villages and luau; HA gold seating Laie, North Shore Under 4 free Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Transport isn't included; Sundays and most Wednesdays are closed.

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Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel#6 80 minutes No intermission

Auana by Cirque du Soleil at the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

Auana brings Hawaiian stories into Cirque du Soleil's acrobatics at the Waikiki Beachcomber. Your Category 3 ticket buys a theater seat with taxes included. The 80-minute performance has no intermission. It suits couples who want a show near their Waikiki hotel and choose their own dinner.

1 hour 20 minutes Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel · by Cirque du Soleil Hawaii
★★★★★ 4.9 (856 reviews)

80 min 5:30 or 8 p.m., selected dates Category 3 seat and taxes Waikiki Beachcomber, 2300 Kalakaua Avenue Under 18 with an adult All sales final

The catch: Your tickets aren't refundable; food and drinks cost extra.

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Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket#7 General seating Cast meeting

Rock-A-Hula Show Ticket

Rock-A-Hula mixes hula with live music in the Royal Hawaiian Center's 750-seat theater. Your ticket includes a seat and time to meet the cast afterward. Fire knife dancing is part of the show. This ticket suits a Waikiki evening when you've already made your own dinner plans.

1 to 3 hours Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki · by Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
★★★★★ 4.6 (489 reviews)

1 h 45 min program 7:15 p.m., Tue to Sun General seating and cast meeting Royal Hawaiian Center, Building B, fourth floor Ages 2 and under free on laps Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Eat before you arrive; your SHOW ticket doesn't include dinner or transport.

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Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket#8 Daytime villages Self-guided visit

Polynesian Cultural Center: Islands of Polynesia Admission Ticket

Islands of Polynesia gives you the Cultural Center's daytime village activities without committing to an evening meal. You explore six island villages at your own pace. Village shows and crafts are part of your ticket. Choose it if your family wants the daytime visit and has other plans for the night.

6 hours Laie, North Shore · by Polynesian Cultural Center
★★★★★ 4.6 (363 reviews)

6 h Untimed; Mon, Tue and Thu to Sat, selected Wednesdays Village admission and activities Laie, North Shore Under 4 free Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Your pass doesn't include dinner or HA: Breath of Life; you arrange your own ride.

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Luau Kaula in Ko Olina, Oahu#9 Welcome drink Outer-ring seating

Luau Kaula in Ko Olina, Oahu

Kaula follows a grandmother and granddaughter through their family's past at Ocean's Edge in Ko Olina. Your Cocktail Only ticket includes activities before the show and one welcome drink. You sit in the outer ring. It's a choice if you're staying nearby and have dinner plans.

3 hours Ocean's Edge, Ko Olina · by Nā Lei Aloha Dinner Show
★★★★★ 4.9 (306 reviews)

Ages 12 to 20 3 h 5:30 p.m., Sun and Mon; other dates vary Show and one welcome drink Ocean's Edge, 92-100 Waipahe Place Under 4 free; lap seating possible Free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Your Cocktail Only ticket excludes dinner and transfers; Standard and VIP include dinner.

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Which one

Which luau or show is right for you

A Waikiki hotel makes The Magical Mystery Show an easy evening for couples without a car. Book General Admission from $99 per adult. You get close-up magic; rum punch is for ages 21 and up. Dinner is separate, so your restaurant choice stays open.

Ko Olina guests can choose Luau Kaula without crossing the island. Its Cocktail Only ticket starts from $124.61 per adult. You get a drink and the show at Ocean's Edge. For dinner in Kapolei, Chief's Luau starts from $144 per adult without transport.

Families with young children get activities before dinner at Toa Luau. Silver starts from $145 per adult, and children aged 5 to 12 pay less. Waimea Valley entry is included; swimming depends on conditions. Plan your garden visit for a day when the valley opens.

For a first visit from the windward side, choose the Polynesian Cultural Center Alii Luau package in Laie. Arrive at noon for guided villages and dinner before the evening show. On a cruise stop, leave time for travel before your ship's return deadline.

Above the bar, without a card

  • Oahu: Chief's Luau Admission Including Transfers the Aloha Experience with return transfers from $178 per adult; 519 reviews at 4.60, without a separate card because it's the same Chief's Luau with a ride · dates and prices ↗

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Know before you go

  • Pickup points None of these card prices includes hotel pickup. Chief's transfer stops include Ala Moana Hotel and Waikiki Beach Marriott. Use the stop and time on your voucher. Times are HST.
  • Ticket choices Kaula's Cocktail Only ticket doesn't include dinner. The Cultural Center's daytime pass leaves out dinner and HA. Germaine's, Paradise Cove, Ka Moana and the catalog's Waikiki hotel luaus fall below our 4.5 bar.
  • Children and seating Child bands differ between tickets. Toa charges child rates at ages 5 to 12; the Cultural Center uses ages 4 to 11. Reserve Mauka's free infant places too.
  • Booking and cancellation Chief's driving ticket needs approval after booking. Auana sales are final; you can cancel the other tickets free until 24 hours before the scheduled start. You pay on the booking page.
  • Clothes and drinks Toa doesn't allow swimsuits at the luau. Bring dry clothes if you're swimming first. A light jacket suits outdoor evenings at Mauka or Kaula. The Cultural Center doesn't allow alcohol on its grounds.
  • Rain and gardens Mauka continues in ordinary rain; severe weather can cancel it. Toa's valley pass covers one visit within 7 days before or after your luau. Swimming isn't guaranteed, and the gardens close on some Mondays.

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People also ask

  • Which luau is best on Oahu?

    Toa Luau is the better family pick for garden access with dinner. Toa Luau LLC includes Waimea Valley admission with Silver seating from $145 per adult. Mauka Warriors Luau suits guests who want war stories and games in Kapolei.

  • How much is a luau in Oahu?

    Chief's Luau starts from $144 per adult with dinner. Toa Luau LLC's Silver ticket starts from $145 per adult. Kaula starts from $124.61 per adult for Cocktail Only, which excludes dinner. Transport can add to your total.

  • Is the Polynesian Cultural Center luau worth it?

    The Polynesian Cultural Center's Alii Luau package suits a full day with a guide. At from $215.77 per adult, it includes villages and dinner with a show. You get gold seating for HA: Breath of Life. Transport isn't included in this 8-hour package.

  • Do Oahu luaus include transportation?

    A ride depends on your ticket. Chief's Luau has an Aloha option with return transfers from $178 per adult. Mauka Warriors Luau sells transport options too. Pickup isn't included in any of the nine card prices, even when other options offer it.

  • Are there luaus in Waikiki?

    Yes, Rock-A-Hula offers a separate Waikiki Luau dinner package at the Royal Hawaiian Center. Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events runs the show. Choose the from $99 per adult SHOW ticket only if you don't need dinner.