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Toa Luau Afternoon Show

Haleiwa - Oahu
Duration: 3.5 hours
Taking place in lush Waimea Valley on the North Shore of Oahu, Toa Luau invites you to an evening of delicious island-style dining, cultural presentations and a spectacular show.

🌺 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.

InclusionsSilver PackageGold PackageVIP Package
SeatingSilver SectionGold SectionVIP Section
Flower lei greeting✓✓✓
Cultural activities✓✓✓
Umu demonstration✓✓✓
Kava ceremony✓✓✓
Luau dinner buffet✓✓✓
Buffet orderThirdSecondFirst
Polynesian show✓✓✓
Drink tickets (for adults)123

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.

Where & When
Check-in for the luau begins at 12:15 pm. The luau starts at 12:30 pm and ends at approximately 4:00 pm.
Parking at the Valley is $2.

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 2-3 hours before luau check-in to hike and swim.
Your luau ticket includes access to Waimea Valley botanical garden and can be used on one day of your choice during the week before or the week after your luau. 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.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
Waimea Valley admission is included. Prior to the luau festivities, guests can take a walk on a paved path through the botanical garden and walk to Waimea waterfall. The walk is 1.5 miles round trip. If you like to experience the valley without hiking, there is a golf cart shuttle offered at $10 /person roundtrip at the valley entrance.

Swimming at Waimea Falls depends on daily waterfall conditions. Lifeguards assess the safety each day and make the swim call at 9:00 am. For the latest swimming status, you can call (808) 638-7766.
Changing rooms are conveniently located near the waterfall for your use.
Operation Days
Wednesdays & Fridays
Duration
3.5 hours
Toa Luau Afternoon Show video preview
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.

🎟️ 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.