Oahu's Luau Industry in 2026: Every Show on the Island, and What It Costs

For an island where tourism drives roughly a fifth of the state's economy, the luau remains one of Hawaii's most durable export products — a nightly, ticketed performance of hula, fire-knife dancing, and Polynesian storytelling that visitors have been buying since the plantation era. But 2026 has been a year of real turnover in the business: after 47 years on a private beach in Ko Olina, Paradise Cove Luau closed for good on December 31, 2025, as landowner James Campbell Company moves the site toward redevelopment. The closure was confirmed by Aloha State Daily and KHON2, and it left a hole in West Oahu's luau lineup that a brand-new competitor, Kaula Lūʻau, has moved quickly to fill — reportedly absorbing many of Paradise Cove's former performers (Aloha State Daily).

That churn is a reminder that Oahu's luau market isn't a museum piece — it's a competitive hospitality segment with real pricing tiers, resident discounts aimed at building local word-of-mouth, and new entrants jockeying for the same Waikiki and West Oahu tour-desk shelf space. Below is a full rundown of every luau currently operating on Oahu, organized by region, with contact information, ticket tiers, and kama'aina (Hawaii resident) pricing where it's offered. Prices and promo codes change seasonally, so call ahead or check the official site before booking.

North Shore

Ali'i Lūʻau at the Polynesian Cultural Center

The biggest production on the island by far, the Ali'i Lūʻau is really an add-on to a full-day visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center's six island villages in Lāʻie, capped by gold seating at the evening "HĀ: Breath of Life" show (polynesia.com).

• Website: polynesia.com
• Phone: Reservations line (855) 275-5071
• Address: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Lā'ie, HI 96762
• Schedule: Grounds open 12:15 p.m.–8:45 p.m.; luau seating begins around 4:40 p.m.
• Adult price: $197.95 (polynesia.com)
• Child price (4–11): $157.96 (polynesia.com)
• Kama'aina price: Not published on the official site — n.a.

Toa Luau

Held inside privately-owned Waimea Valley, Toa Luau bundles the show with same-week access to the valley's botanical gardens and waterfall, and is frequently cited by local and visitor reviewers as the most intimate, culturally grounded option on the island (toaluau.com).

• Website: toaluau.com
• Address: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
• Schedule: Two daily seatings, 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
• Adult price: Silver $115 (12:30 p.m.) / $135 (5 p.m.); Gold $145 / $165; VIP $175 / $195 (toaluau.com)
• Child price (5–12): Silver $75 / $95; Gold $105 / $125; VIP $135 / $155 (toaluau.com)
• Kama'aina price: Not published on the official site — n.a.

West Oahu / Ko Olina / Kapolei

Chief's Luau

Hosted by Chief Sielu Avea and staged at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii in Kapolei, this show has won repeated fire-knife-dancing honors and leans hard into comedy and audience participation (chiefsluauhawaii.com).

• Website: chiefsluauhawaii.com
• Phone: (808) 664-0448
• Address: Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (closed most Saturdays)
• Adult price: Aloha $144, Paradise $182, Royal $231
• Youth (13–20): $117 / $161 / $193; Child (5–12): $102 / $129 / $182; infants free
• Kama'aina price: Discounted rates are offered by phone — call for current pricing (chiefsluauhawaii.com)

Germaine's Luau

Operating since 1976, Germaine's bills itself as Oahu's original backyard-style beachfront luau and has served as a filming location for the live-action "Lilo & Stitch" (germainesluau.com).

• Website: germainesluau.com
• Phone: (808) 949-6626, toll-free (800) 367-5655
• Address: 91-119 Olai Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (closed Monday & Wednesday)
• Adult price: Original from $167, Makai from $128, Plumeria package $235
• Child price: Plumeria Junior (13–20) $208; Child (4–12) $194; under 3 free
• Kama'aina price: 15% off with a valid local Hawaii ID (one valid ID qualifies the whole party) (germainesluau.com/faq)

Mauka Warriors Luau

Staged at Coral Crater Adventure Park with Diamond Head–facing views, this luau centers on Hawaii's little-told "forgotten warrior" history and is Native Hawaiian-owned (coralcrater.com/luaus).

• Website: coralcrater.com/luaus
• Phone/text: (808) 646-3945
• Address: Coral Crater Adventure Park, 91-1780 Midway Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Adult price: Koa (Classic) $139, Ali'i (Premium) $169, Mo'i (Royal VIP) $199
• Youth (13–20): $109 / $139 / $169; Child (5–12): $79 / $109 / $139; under 5 free
• Kama'aina price: Not published on the official site — n.a.

Kaula Lūʻau (Ocean's Edge, Ko Olina)

Oahu's newest luau, opened February 27, 2026, weaves Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Samoan dance with acrobatics and a fire-knife finale, catered by local restaurant Moani. Many of its performers previously worked at Paradise Cove Luau before it closed (luaukaula.com; Aloha State Daily).

• Website: luaukaula.com
• Address: Ocean's Edge at Ko Olina Resort, 92-100 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Schedule: Evening show, check-in 5:15 p.m. (winter) / 5:45 p.m. (summer)
• Adult price (21+): Show Experience $119, Standard Dinner & Show $169, VIP Dinner & Show $249
• Youth (12–20): $95 / $139 / $219; Child (4–11): $85 / $99 / $139; infants free
• Kama'aina price: Promo code HILOCAL30 for Hawaii residents; also military code MAHALO20 and senior code KAPUNA10 (Aloha State Daily)

Ka Wa'a Lūʻau (Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa)

Built around the theme of the wa'a (voyaging canoe), this is Aulani's in-house luau, aimed squarely at resort guests and families (disneyaulani.com).

• Website: disneyaulani.com/activities/luau
• Phone: (844) 284-7644
• Address: Hālāwai Lawn, Aulani Resort, 92-1185 Ali'inui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707
• Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Adult / Child price: Not published on the official Disney page; third-party trip-planning sites estimate roughly $190 (General) to $219 (Preferred) for adults and $119–$139 for children ages 3–9, but official confirmation was not available — call Aulani directly to confirm (disneyaulani.com)
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

Waikiki

'Aha'aina, A Royal Hawaiian Lūʻau

Waikiki's only true oceanfront dinner-show luau, staged on the Royal Hawaiian's historic Helumoa grounds with a three-act storytelling feast — the priciest option on this list (royal-hawaiianluau.com).

• Website: royal-hawaiianluau.com
• Phone: (808) 931-8644
• Address: The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Waikiki, HI 96815
• Schedule: Monday and Thursday, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
• Adult price (13+): $240–$265; premium seating adds $25
• Child price: (5–12) $150; young child (2–4) $20 seat-only; lap child free
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

Nā Lei Aloha, A Waikīkī Lūʻau (Hyatt Regency Waikiki)

A boutique, all-Hawaiian-hula show on an open-air terrace overlooking Waikiki, paired with an international buffet (naleialoha.com).

• Website: naleialoha.com
• Phone: (808) 897-2906
• Address: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort, 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday (select Fridays)
• Adult price (21+): Lokelani/Standard $194, Royal 'Ilima/VIP $239, Mokihana/Show Only $119
• Child price (4–11): $119 / $159 / $59; infants (3 & under) free
• Kama'aina price: 30% off with promo code HILOCAL, Hawaii state ID or driver's license required (also 20% military discount, code MAHALO20) (naleialoha.com)

Waikiki Starlight Lūʻau (Hilton Hawaiian Village)

Waikiki's only beachfront luau, produced by Tihati Productions on the resort's Great Lawn, with Friday shows timed to end alongside the hotel's fireworks (hhvluau.com).

• Website: hhvluau.com
• Address: Great Lawn, Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• Price (all ages): Golden Circle from $189, Diamond Premier from $229, Show Only from $119 (Friday and New Year's Eve dates run higher)
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

Rock-A-Hula

The largest indoor show in Waikiki, staged in the 750-seat Royal Hawaiian Theater, combining a Hawaiian buffet with a Vegas-style revue spanning Hawaii's music history plus fire-knife dancing (rockahulahawaii.com).

• Website: rockahulahawaii.com
• Phone: (808) 629-7458
• Address: Royal Hawaiian Center, Building B, 4th Floor, 2201 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Schedule: Daily except Friday; buffet 5:30–7:30 p.m., show 7:40–8:50 p.m.
• Adult price: Original $137.52, VIP $174.77, Green Room $227.29; Show-only $99
• Child price (3–11): Original $82.13, VIP $105.05, Green Room $136.57; show-only $59; infants free
• Kama'aina price: Promo code "resident" brings Original adult down to $110.02 and child to $73.92 (proof of Hawaii residency required, one ID covers up to four guests) (rockahulahawaii.com/specials-military-kamaaina)

Queen's Waikīkī Lūʻau

Set inside the International Market Place, this is one of the more affordable in-town options, with a farm-to-table buffet and fire-knife show (queenswaikikiluau.com).

• Website: queenswaikikiluau.com
• Address: International Market Place, 2330 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
• Price (all ages): Front from $169, Middle from $159, Back from $139
• Child price: Not published officially; third-party listings show roughly $89–$129 depending on seating tier (Excursions Hawaii)
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

Pā'ina Waikīkī Lūʻau (Waikīkī Beach Marriott)

Billed as "a celebration fit for a queen," this rooftop-terrace luau adds a prime-rib carving station to the standard Hawaiian buffet, plus lei-making and temporary Polynesian tattoo stations (painawaikiki.com).

• Website: painawaikiki.com
• Address: Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3rd floor terrace, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5–8 p.m.
• Adult price (12+): Show Only $135, General $180, VIP $210 (holiday dates run higher)
• Child price (4–11): $85 / $120 / $150; infants free
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

Te Moana Nui (Sheraton Princess Kaiulani)

Marketed as Waikiki's newest indoor luau, meaning it runs rain or shine, with a menu that adds prime rib and crab legs to island cuisine. Current pricing and a dedicated booking page could not be confirmed as of publication — call the hotel directly to check availability (Marriott — Sheraton Princess Kaiulani).

• Website: Not currently confirmable — n.a.
• Phone: Sheraton Princess Kaiulani front desk, (808) 922-5811
• Address: 120 Ka'iulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Āinahau Showroom)
• Schedule: Historically Sunday, Wednesday, Friday — confirm current nights by phone
• Price: Not confirmable from an official current source — n.a. Children 4 and under are free.
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

Windward / East Oahu

Aloha Kai Lūʻau (Sea Life Park)

The only luau on Oahu's windward side, set in Makapu'u Meadows beneath the Ko'olau range, with each ticket bundling in Sea Life Park admission (alohakailuau.com).

• Website: alohakailuau.com
• Phone: (866) 524-5828
• Address: Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy #7, Waimanalo, HI 96795
• Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday
• Adult price: Bronze $149.99 ($134.99 online), Silver $189.99 ($174.99), Gold $229.99 ($214.99)
• Child price: Bronze $125.99, Silver $155.99, Gold $175.99; lap children (0–3) free
• Kama'aina price: No discount currently published for the luau package itself — only self-parking is discounted for Hawaii residents ($9 plus tax) (alohakailuau.com)

Central Honolulu

Experience Nutridge Luau

A small-group, backyard-style luau on the historic Nutridge Estate above Waikiki on Tantalus, with hands-on cultural activities, an imu (underground oven) demonstration, and sunset city views (experiencenutridge.com).

• Website: experiencenutridge.com
• Address: Nutridge Estate, 3280 Round Top Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822
• Schedule: Check-in 3:45 p.m. self-drive; 3:00–3:30 p.m. pickup with transportation
• Adult price (21+): Self-drive $180, with transportation $202
• Child price (3–12): Self-drive $120, with transportation $142; infants (2 & under) free
• Kama'aina price: 15% off with promo code Enkamaaina and valid Hawaii ID at check-in (military discount code Enmilitary also 15% off) (experiencenutridge.com/faq)

Ka Moana Lūʻau

Staged at the historic Aloha Tower on Honolulu Harbor, Ka Moana is the closest full-scale luau to downtown Honolulu, with an oceanfront setting and a Polynesian voyage-themed show (moanaluau.com).

• Website: moanaluau.com
• Phone: (808) 926-3800
• Address: Aloha Tower, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
• Schedule: Sunday through Friday
• Adult price (18+): Classic $129, Splash $149, Splash Premium $169, Celebrity $199 (higher for Waikiki-hotel pickup packages)
• Youth (13–17): $109–$179; Child (4–12): $89–$159; lap children free
• Kama'aina price: Not published — n.a.

What This Means for Oahu's Visitor Economy

Adult luau tickets on Oahu now range from roughly $115 (Toa Luau's early seating) to $265 ('Aha'aina at the Royal Hawaiian), with most mid-market shows clustering between $130 and $200. Kama'aina discounts — typically 15% to 30% off with a valid Hawaii ID — are offered by only about a third of the operators surveyed (Germaine's, Nā Lei Aloha, Rock-A-Hula, Experience Nutridge, and Kaula Lūʻau), suggesting real room for competitors to differentiate on local pricing as they compete for the audience Paradise Cove left behind. With one legacy operator gone and a new one already up and running in the same neighborhood, expect more repositioning among Oahu's roughly dozen-and-a-half luau operators over the next year.

Prices, schedules, and promotional codes are current as of publication and are subject to change without notice; readers should confirm details directly with each operator before booking.