Waikiki Starlight Luau on The Great Lawn-Hilton Hawaiian Village

Overview

25 hours

Mobile ticket

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 included:

Live Music – Hawaii’s best musicians will showcase native Hawaiian music and Polynesian chants. Our beautiful dancers will mesmerize you with dances from Hawaii, Polynesia and the Pacific

Waikiki’s Most Dramatic Fire Knife Dance – Enjoy the skilled performance of our talented Fire Knife Dancers

Friday Night Luau:

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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)

Group Hula Lesson

Fun activities for Children and Adults

Luau Feast - Not included in Show Only Tickets

Parade of the Kalua Pig - Prior to feasting, the kalua pig is paraded around the luau.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Waikiki Starlight Luau

2005 Kalia Road, Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu United States

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.

Admission Included

Options

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.

Diamond Premier Seating

Diamond Premier Seating : Enjoy the following exclusive benefits: Lei Greeting Premier seating, closest to the stage Tropical Punch and two beverages
Duration: 3 hours
Luau Feast : Island-inspired luau feast

Firework Luau-Diamond Premier

Inclusions : Includes seating in the first two rows guaranteed, a lei greeting, a welcome drink and 3 Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Beverages.

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.

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.

Thanksgiving - Golden Circle

Luau Feast

Firework Luau - Golden Circle

Fridays: Includes Luau Feast, lei greeting, a welcome drink and 3 Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic Beverages (must be 21 years of age or older)

Golden Circle Seating

Golden Circle Seating : Enjoy the following Benefits: Lei Greeting Non-alcoholic Punch and two beverages Hawaiian and other Island delicacies
Duration: 3 hours
Luau Feast : Island-inspired luau feast

Thanksgiving - Diamond Premier

Luau Feast

Show Only

Show Only Luau: Waikiki Starlight Luau: Show-Only Experience

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

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.

Reviews

3.70

329 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

144

Upscale show and food was...
Elena R,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Upscale show and food was excellent! Not your average luaa and highly recommend! Pricey compared to others but well worth it!
Very enjoyable evening
825ronj,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Overall we really enjoyed the experience. The food, music and entertainment were very good. Lining up before the show was a little confusing, and we paid for Diamond seating and had really good seats but that also felt a little confusing and rushed when we first came in. I also was a little disappointed that we didn’t get a lei greeting. We brought our 10 year old grandson, and the highlight of his evening was the fire dancers which were incredible. The hula dancing was very beautiful and graceful. Overall I would recommend and go back again.
Too expensive just for...
Dale F,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Too expensive just for the show. The app confused me about the food or show only. When we tried to add food we were unable to even though there was so much left over.
Well done luau
P7919AClaurieb,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Luau was exceptional. We were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village so it was convenient, the food was delicious and plentiful and the dancers and musicians were exceptional. I highly recommend this experience.
Disappointed
Scenic10290169290,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Food was terrible. People not buying tickets can watch the show for free on the outside. Not worth it. The dancers were ok but not great.
Great food. Fun...
Judith T,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great food. Fun experience. Try to arrive early because the lines are long. Beautiful setting with awesome scenery.
Incredible.
joelcB1552BJ,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible experience. Food was delicious, the dancers and stories told along the way were amazing and to top it off the fire dancers were absolutely incredible. Highly recommend this experience it’s not to be missed.
Aloha laua
Barney C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had great time 4 couples all friends. Food was very good my fav was fire dancers they were very good
Good Show, Odd Location, Average Food, Steep Price
jdbhouston,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We had a difficult time just finding the location, as we expected it to be near the beach or at least in or near a hotel near the beach. It was instead high on a rooftop of a parking garage, which, once we got there, turned out to be fine, but it was certainly not what we were expecting. The buffet food was fine, but included some selections I wouldn't expect to find at a luau (caesar salad doesn't scream Hawaiian). The drinks included a welcome mai tai and an additional drink from the bar (non-alcoholic drinks are also available). The entertainment was fun and enjoyable, including a host who was reminiscent of Don Ho, live music, singing and dancers. As with everything in Hawaii, the price is steep - we paid $185/person, but there is a higher level price that supposedly gets you closer to the stage, but our seats were really close, so I don't see how the higher lever would be worth it. We went to this luau on our first night in Hawaii, and it served as a nice festive Hawaiian welcome. That having been said, there are numerous luau options on the various islands, so if we return, we would probably be a bit more choosy.
Luau
Kent B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It is no longer on the rooftop of the hotel. It is on the ground. We were not informed of the change finally found the event after looking for it was in a very long line. Show was good could not see fireworks as we were unable to get close enough. Very disappointing, confusion on where to go caused stress that took away ability to fully enjoy the show. Show staff would not refund as we did not schedule with them