Toa Luau Evening 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 at Waimea Valley on Oahu

Toa Luau brings you into Waimea Valley on Oahu’s North Shore, a lush setting known for botanical gardens, cultural sites and the waterfall area. Before the evening show begins, you can spend time in the valley and see a side of Oahu that feels far removed from Waikiki’s hotel district.

The luau takes place near Waimea Bay, with food preparation, lawn activities, a kava ceremony, luau supper and Polynesian entertainment woven into the evening. The valley setting is part of the experience, not just a backdrop, and the included Waimea Valley admission gives you a reason to arrive earlier in the day.

You can walk through the gardens, visit cultural sites, see the waterfall area when conditions allow and return for the luau later. By the time check-in begins, you have already spent time in the place that shapes the evening.

Waimea Valley Before the Luau

Waimea Valley gives Toa Luau its North Shore identity. The gardens, mountain walls and cultural history around the valley create a very different feeling from resort luaus and hotel-area shows.

Coming from Waikiki takes more drive time, so the valley admission matters. You can turn the reservation into a North Shore day with Waimea Valley first, then cultural activities, dinner and the show in the evening.

Evening 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 and Polynesian Show

The early part of the evening gives you time to settle in before supper. Food preparation, lawn activities and the kava ceremony bring cultural context to the night before the entertainment begins.

After supper, the show moves through dances and music from Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa, with a fire knife performance closing the evening.

Dinner Menu

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

Silver, Gold and VIP packages all 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 change 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 all guests, including children.

Silver, Gold or VIP

Silver Package includes Silver seating, cultural activities, dinner, the Polynesian show and one adult drink ticket.

Gold Package places you in the Gold seating section, gives you second access to the buffet and includes two adult drink tickets.

VIP Package includes VIP seating, first access to the buffet and three adult drink tickets.

North Shore Timing

Toa Luau is on the North Shore, near Waimea Bay and Haleiwa. Coming from Waikiki takes longer than driving to a Honolulu-area luau, so your day runs more smoothly when you allow enough time for the drive and the valley visit before check-in.

If you are already spending the day near Haleiwa, Waimea Bay, Turtle Bay or the North Shore beaches, Toa Luau lets you stay in the same part of the island for the evening.

Reserve Toa Luau

Select your package and date to reserve Toa Luau at Waimea Valley for a North Shore evening with valley admission, cultural activities, luau supper and Polynesian entertainment.

Luau FAQ

Questions & Answers

Quick answers before you reserve your luau.

Where is Toa Luau located?

Toa Luau is located in Waimea Valley on Oahu’s North Shore, near Waimea Bay and Haleiwa.

Does Toa Luau include Waimea Valley admission?

Yes. Toa Luau includes admission to Waimea Valley, so you can visit the botanical gardens, trails, cultural sites and waterfall area before the evening luau.

Is Toa Luau close to Waikiki?

No. Toa Luau is on Oahu’s North Shore, so you should allow more drive time from Waikiki than you would for Honolulu-area luaus.

What packages does Toa Luau offer?

Toa Luau offers Silver, Gold and VIP packages. The packages vary by seating section, buffet order and adult drink tickets.

What happens during the Toa Luau evening show?

The evening includes food preparation, lawn activities, a kava ceremony, luau supper, Polynesian dances from several island cultures and a fire knife show.

Can Toa Luau be part of a North Shore day?

Yes. The included Waimea Valley admission lets you spend time in the valley before check-in, then stay for cultural activities, supper and the evening show.

Special Instructions

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Where & When
Check-in for the luau begins at 4:50 pm. The luau starts at 5:00 pm and ends at approximately 8:00 pm.
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
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.

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.
Operation Days
Monday through Friday
Duration
3.5 hours

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Toa Luau Evening Show | Waimea Valley Oahu Luau Prices

  • Gold
    Gold - Per Adult (21 yrs+)
    $165.00$152.54
    Gold - Per Youth (13-20 yrs)
    $145.00$134.05
    Gold - Per Child (5-12 yrs)
    $75.00$69.34
  • Silver
    Silver - Per Adult (21 yrs+)
    $135.00$124.81
    Silver - Per Youth (13-20 yrs)
    $115.00$106.32
    Silver - Per Child (5-12 yrs)
    $45.00$41.60
  • VIP
    VIP - Per Adult (21 yrs+)
    $195.00$180.28
    VIP - Per Youth (13-20 yrs)
    $170.00$157.16
    VIP - Per Child (5-12 yrs)
    $105.00$97.07