Toa Luau Afternoon Show at Waimea Valley on Oahu
Toa Luau Afternoon Show gives you a North Shore luau day inside Waimea Valley, with garden admission, cultural activities, luau supper and Polynesian entertainment in one of Oahu’s most scenic natural settings.
This is a luau to choose when you want the valley to be part of the experience. You can spend time earlier in the day walking through Waimea Valley’s botanical gardens, visiting cultural sites, following the nature trails and seeing the waterfall area before checking in for the luau.
The afternoon program brings the focus back to Polynesian traditions. Food preparation, lawn activities, the kava ceremony, luau supper and the show all unfold in the valley setting, with performances from Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. The fire knife performance closes the show with a strong finish.
Toa Luau Afternoon Show is a strong choice if you want a North Shore Oahu luau with Waimea Valley admission, cultural activities, dinner, package choices and a show that feels connected to the place around it.
Waimea Valley Before the Luau
Waimea Valley is a major part of this luau. Instead of arriving only for dinner, you can make the day feel fuller by visiting the gardens and waterfall area before check-in. The valley setting gives the afternoon a slower, more natural rhythm than a luau held in a hotel or resort area.
If you are already spending the day near Haleiwa, Waimea Bay or the North Shore beaches, this luau fits naturally at the end of that route. If you are coming from Waikiki, plan enough time for the drive and for exploring the valley before the luau begins.
Afternoon Schedule
4:50pm Check-in
5:00pm Food Prep and Lawn Activities
5:45pm Kava Ceremony
6:00pm Luau Supper
6:45pm Polynesian Show
Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. Fire Knife show at the end.
8:00pm Aloha and Farewell
Food Prep, Kava Ceremony and Show
The early part of the luau includes food prep and lawn activities, giving you time to settle into the gathering before supper. The kava ceremony adds a cultural moment before the meal and show.
After luau supper, the performance moves through music and dances from several Polynesian islands. The show has a lively family feel, with the Waimea Valley setting adding to the atmosphere around the stage.
Dinner Menu
Below is an overview of the dinner items typically served during the luau. Menu items may change without notice.
- Pupukea Green Salad - Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Candied Mac Nuts & Papaya Seed Dressing
- Island Mac Salad - Celery, Onion, Carrots, Deviled Egg Aioli & Smoked Chili Flake
- Kalua Pork
- Lomi Tomato - Alaea Salt and Chili Pepper Water
- Grilled Shoyu BBQ Chicken - Shoyu, Green Onion, Sesame Seed, Chicken Thighs
- White Rice with Furikake
- Fresh Fruit
- House-Made Haupia
- Ice Tea & Spa Water
- Local fruits
- White cake with coconut frosting
Silver, Gold and VIP Packages
Toa Luau Afternoon Show offers Silver, Gold and VIP packages. All three include a flower lei greeting, cultural activities, umu demonstration, kava ceremony, luau dinner buffet and Polynesian show. Seating section, buffet order and adult drink tickets vary by package.
| Inclusions | Silver Package | Gold Package | VIP Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | Silver Section | Gold Section | VIP Section |
| Flower lei greeting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cultural activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Umu demonstration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kava ceremony | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luau dinner buffet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buffet order | Third | Second | First |
| Polynesian show | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drink tickets (for adults) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Drink tickets are for adult tickets only. Free water and iced tea are available for everyone, including children.
Choosing Your Toa Luau Package
The Silver Package includes the full luau afternoon with Silver seating, dinner, cultural activities and one adult drink ticket.
The Gold Package gives you Gold seating, second access to the buffet and two adult drink tickets.
The VIP Package gives you VIP seating, first access to the buffet and three adult drink tickets. Choose VIP if seating location and buffet order matter most to your group.
Reserve Toa Luau Afternoon Show
Select your package and date to reserve Toa Luau Afternoon Show for a Waimea Valley luau with garden admission, cultural activities, dinner, Polynesian entertainment and a fire knife finale.
Questions & Answers
Quick answers before you reserve your luau.
Where is Toa Luau Afternoon Show located?
Toa Luau Afternoon Show takes place in Waimea Valley on Oahu’s North Shore, near Waimea Bay.
Does Toa Luau Afternoon Show include Waimea Valley admission?
Yes. Your luau ticket includes Waimea Valley admission, so you can enjoy the gardens, trails, cultural sites and waterfall area before the luau.
What time does the afternoon luau begin?
Check-in is at 4:50pm, with food prep and lawn activities beginning at 5:00pm. The luau ends around 8:00pm.
What is included in the Toa Luau Afternoon Show?
The afternoon luau includes Waimea Valley admission, cultural activities, umu demonstration, kava ceremony, luau supper, Polynesian show and fire knife performance.
Which package should I choose?
Silver gives you the full luau at the lowest package level. Gold moves you into a higher seating section with earlier buffet access and two adult drink tickets. VIP gives you the closest package level, first buffet access and three adult drink tickets.
Is this a good luau if I am spending the day on the North Shore?
Yes. Toa Luau Afternoon Show fits well with a North Shore day because you can visit Waimea Valley, nearby beaches or Haleiwa before the luau begins.
Special Instructions
Where & When
Free parking is available for all luau guests.
Driving Directions:
Toa Luau is located at Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (located across from Waimea Bay) View Map
If you decide to hike up to Waimea Falls before the luau starts, please give yourself at least 3 hours before luau check-in to hike and swim.
Same-day admission to the Waimea Valley botanical garden is included. Waimea Valley hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please note: Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls is closed on Mondays all year except the summer months, which is June to August. Despite this, Monday luaus take place all year round. On Mondays, gates will open 30 minutes prior to check-in time for Toa Luau guests only.
Operating hours for Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls are subject to change and are independent of the luau schedule. If you would like to visit the botanical garden and waterfall prior to the luau and would like to make sure the botanical garden and waterfall are open on the day of your visit, please give us a call to confirm.
Restrictions
Special Notes
Operating hours for Waimea Botanical Garden and Falls are subject to change and are independent of the luau schedule. If you would like to visit the botanical garden and waterfall prior to the luau and would like to make sure the botanical garden and waterfall are open on the day of your visit, please give us a call to confirm.
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