- Location: Oahu and Kauai are the two main islands in Hawaii that have luaus. Oahu luaus are accessible by car and bus. If you want to go to a luau in Kauai from Oahu, you will need to take a flight to the Lihue airport.
- Timings: Each luau takes place 3 to 5 times during the week. The frequency can change depending on the season, number of visitors, etc. They start at about 5pm and end at approximately 8:30pm.
- Setting: All luaus offer a different environment and setting for their experience. From dining at the oceanfront to enjoying the experience in a historic plantation, you can select the luau based on the setting that suits you most.
- Food: While all luaus offer traditional Hawaiian dishes, each one has its own take on the food menu. Choose between traditional Polynesian, upscale Hawaiian, Hawaiian-American, or regional Hawaiian menus.
- Entertainment: Live music, hula dancing, and other performances take place at the beginning of the feast and culminate with the live show at the end of every luau.
- Activities: Cultural activities and luau entertainment differ from luau to luau. Some have the Imu ceremony you can witness, hula dancing lessons, activities you can participate in, such as floral headpiece making, temporary tattoo art, and more.
- Live show: Each live show is focused on a different aspect of Hawaiian history & traditions, and is performed with its own unique style. From Broadway-style shows to reenactments of battles that portray the bravery of Hawaiian warriors of the past, you have a variety of options to choose from.
Luaus in Hawaii | Compare your options to find your perfect match
What to keep in mind while booking a luau

Pick the island for your luau


Luaus in Oahu

🔥Mauka Warriors Luau

🕺🏻Rock-A-Hula Show

🐚Germaine’s Luau

🏛️Ka Moana Luau

🌅Paradise Cove Luau
Luaus in Kauai

🌴Lu’au Kalamaku
Hawaii luaus | Comparison highlights
| Luau | Location | Setting | Food | Entertainment & activities | Live show | Price (starting from) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🔥Mauka Warriors Luau | Kapolei, West Oahu | Open-air, quiet, Coral Crater Adventure Park | Polynesian menu | Hula lessons, headband weaving, tattoos, kava tasting, live music | Warrior history retelling with hula, fire dancing, music, battle reenactments | $139 | History buffs, families, immersive cultural seekers |
🕺🏻Rock-A-Hula Show | Waikiki, Oahu | Royal Hawaiian Theater, 750-seat venue with state-of-the-art sound & lighting | Upscale Hawaiian menu (optional add-on) | Hula lessons, tableside live music, backstage tour option, cast meet & greet | Broadway-style journey of Hawaiian history from 1920s–present | $86 | Theater lovers, first-time visitors, modern performance fans |
🐚Germaine's Luau | Kapolei shoreside, West Oahu | Oceanside, backyard-style, open-air | Hawaiian-American menu | Imu ceremony, lei making, tattoo art, live music, hula | Traditional storytelling, hula, fire-knife, song & dance, capturing old Hawaii | $124 | Families with kids, casual luau seekers, fans of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch |
🌴Lu'au Kalamaku | Lihue, Kauai | Historic Kilohana Plantation, open-air | Regional Hawaiian cuisine with modern influences | Plantation tour, craft fair, imu ceremony, train ride, live music | Theatrical retelling of Tahitian migration to Kauai with costumes & interactive stage | $179 | Culture lovers, couples, Kauai visitors, immersive history enthusiasts |
🏛️Ka Moana Luau | Honolulu | Intimate setting in a historic landmark | Island cuisine | Lei greeting, cultural demonstrations, live music, hula | Journey through the Pacific Islands narrated through dance, chants, and music | $135 | History and culture buffs, families, theater lovers |
🌅Paradise Cove Luau | Kapolei, West Oahu | Beachfront setting on Oahu’s shores | Hawaiian fusion | Hawaiian games, cultural demonstrations, live music, hula dancing, dinner show | High energy performance, celebrating Polynesian culture by an award-winning cast | $180 | First-time visitors, families, theater fans, those looking for immersive experiences |


