Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village
Overview
2 hours
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Waikiki Starlight Luau has moved to the Great Lawn at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Voted Best Luau in Hawaii - 10 Best Luau by the readers of USA Today. Waikiki's only five-day outdoor luau under the stars celebrating the colorful heritage of the Pacific Islands. Enjoy live music, an island-inspired luau feast, and an exciting production of "Voyages Across of South Seas," featuring the fiery drama of four fire knife dancers as well as traditional Samoan, Tahitian, and Hawaiian dance. Spectacular entertainment and dining under the stars.
Activities include Live Music by Hawaii’s best musicians showcasing native Hawaiian music and Polynesian chants. The beautiful dancers will mesmerize you with dances from Hawaii, Polynesia and the Pacific. Enjoy the skilled performance of talented Fire Knife Dancers. Your evening will end with easy access to view the spectacular Friday fireworks show on Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Waikiki Starlight Luau
Celebrate the colorful heritage of the Pacific Islands with live music, dancing, and an island-inspired luau feast. Voyages Across the South Seas features the fiery drama of our fire knife dancers as well as traditional Samoan, Tahitian, and Hawaiian dance.
Friday Night Fireworks at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Your evening will end with easy access to view the spectacular Friday fireworks show on Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Options
Show Only
Show Only Luau: Waikiki Starlight Luau: Show-Only Experience
Diamond Premier Seating
Diamond Premier Seating : Enjoy the following exclusive benefits: Premier seating, closest to the stage Tropical Punch and two beverages Duration: 3 hours Luau Feast : Island-inspired luau feast
New Years Eve Luau
New Years Eve Luau : Join us on the Great Lawn, doors open at 5:30 pm, open seating. Includes Lei Greeting, two beverages and fruit punch.
Firework Luau-Diamond Premier
Inclusions : Includes seating in the first two rows guaranteed, a welcome drink and 3 Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
Golden Circle Seating
Golden Circle Seating : Enjoy the following Benefits: Greetings Non-alcoholic Punch and two beverages Hawaiian and other Island delicacies Duration: 3 hours Luau Feast : Island-inspired luau feast
Thanksgiving Luau
Thanksgiving Luau : Join us on the Great Lawn, doors open at 5:30 pm, open seating. Includes Lei Greeting, two beverages and fruit punch. Energetic and Beautiful Dances: Our beautiful dancers will mesmerize you with dances from Hawaii, Polynesia and the Pacific
Thanksgiving - Diamond Premier
Luau Feast
Christmas Eve Luau
Christmas Eve Luau : Join us on the Great Lawn, doors open at 5:30 pm, open seating. Includes Lei Greeting, two beverages and fruit punch.
Thanksgiving - Golden Circle
Luau Feast
Firework Luau - Golden Circle
Fridays: Includes Luau Feast, a welcome drink and 3 Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Beverages (must be 21 years of age or older)
Christmas Day Luau
Christmas Day Luau : Join us on the Great Lawn, doors open at 5:30 pm, open seating. Includes Lei Greeting, two beverages and fruit punch.
Firework Luau- Diamond 05/31
Inclusions: Includes seating in the first two rows guaranteed, a lei greeting, a welcome drink and 3 Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
What‘s Included
1 or 2 Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages depending on Seating Selection (must be 21 Years of Age or Older for Alcoholic Beverages)
Welcome Mai Tai (must be 21 Years of Age or Older)
Fun activities for Children and Adults
Group Hula Lesson
Luau Feast - Not included in Show Only Tickets
Admission to Waikiki Starlight Luau
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Parking Fees
Meeting points
Waikiki Starlight Luau
2005 Kalia Road, Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
461 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great show and arrive at least 30 minutes early.
CINTHYA K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We arrived at 5:15 for the 5:30 show. There was a big line and the gold circle seating is first come first serve so we sat toward the back, not bad but it was about 30 minutes in line. It would have been nice to know that getting there earlier would allow us more time for the activities: temporary tatoo station and flower bracelet station. The food was delicious and buffet style so we waited a bit. The drinks were nice Mai Tai, Blue Hawaii or watermelon margaritas. The show was pretty awesome. The dancers were amazing and the table servers were good.
Starlight Luau
Peggy S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized. Variety of good food. Great show! Wristlet of flowers, tattoos and drinks given before the show started.
Hilton Luau
Bill A,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Line up at least an hour early, even for Golden Circle. Some food was good (pork and mac salad), other was just OK.
We noticed people...
Wendy F,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We noticed people standing behind a rope watching the show. It is not fair that we paid for the show and others are watching it for free. Also the show was too short for what we paid.
Spend the extra and get the premium seats
Britny B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00If you want front row to the Friday beach fireworks and a good luau experience this is a good one. It is busy and they pack people in. It is worth paying the extra for the premium seats. 5:30 is not when it starts it’s when they start letting everyone in and they let the premium tickets in first when then those people get first access to the small activities, drinks and then food. Extra waiting with general tickets. We had the premium so it felt like things moved quickly. Half way through the line was longer and longer for drinks with only two people serving them so we did not use all our drink tickets. Music and entertainment was great. You are next to the beach but between two major hotels and on the far side of lagoon next to all their rented large trikes so if we are booking it for the beach view experience then this is not it.
Don’t buy this
Andrew M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t buy this, the show is brilliant, but you can watch it from the path for free, all you are paying for is a chair & a drink.
Our Luau experience
Melissa A,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00After never having been to a Luau we had a very wonderful experience. It was made quite easy to get our tickets. We met some wonderful people at our table. The entertainment was excellent!
Do more research and book a different luau.
Ellen C,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00For $119/each you got one drink and seated in wooden folding chairs to the sides of the tables where the people who spent more money were (they ate a buffet dinner). The show was a little under an hour. The performers were good. More singing than dancing. Here’s why the low rating: you can just walk up and stand on the sidewalk and see the show for FREE. The venue had no exclusivity and any person staying at the hotel or not could walk up and see the show.
Nice evening
Stephen D,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice experience with perfect weather. Beautiful dancing and great huge buffet sampling many traditional Hawaiian dishes.
Luau was great!
Kellie V,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my first luau so I don't have much to compare it too but it was great! A lot of food and drinks in addition to a great show! It was right at my hotel as well! All went great!
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