The Waikiki Starlight Luau is held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, set in a lush rooftop garden under Waikiki's evening skies. Your luau experience begins the moment you arrive, with a warm lei greeting, a welcome Mai Tai punch and live music. Before dinner, you can enjoy a variety of interactive cultural activities.
Then, sit down to a hearty luau buffet featuring authentic Hawaiian favorites. After dinner, the evening continues with a lively Polynesian show featuring music and dances from Hawaii and across Polynesia. Overall, Waikiki Starlight Luau is a convenient choice for guests who want a Waikiki luau with resort dining, cultural activities, live entertainment and a festive island atmosphere. For more island options, you can also compare other Oahu luaus.
Friday Night Luau on the Great Lawn: On Fridays, the luau moves to the scenic Great Lawn overlooking the lagoon and beach. After the show, guests can easily head to the beachfront to catch Hilton’s famous Friday fireworks.
🔥 Waikiki Starlight Luau Highlights
- Lei greeting and welcome beverage
- Interactive activities such as games, tattoo station and crafter/carver table
- Live music featuring Hawaiian music and chants
- Resort-quality dining with a traditional luau feast and locally sourced island ingredients
- Waikiki’s dramatic fire-knife dance performed by four acrobatic fire-knife dancers
- Energetic dances from Hawaii and greater Polynesia
🍽️ Dinner Menu
Below is an overview of the buffet items typically served during the luau. However, menu items may change without notice.
🥗 Cold Salads
- Island Salad Greens (V, GF)
- Caesar Salad (Vg)
- Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Vg)
- Hawaiian Potato Salad (Vg)
- Local Style Noodle Salad (Vg)
- Futomaki Sushi
- Poi (V, GF)
- Imu Baked Sweet Potato (V, GF)
- Lomi Lomi Salmon (GF)
- Seafood Pasta Salad
🔥 Hot Dishes
- Kalua Pork (Hawaiian Pulled Pork) (GF)
- Huli Huli Chicken (Teriyaki Grilled Chicken)
- Island Fish
- Stir-Fried Vegetables with Tofu (V, GF)
- Hawaiian Fried Rice
- Smoked Brisket
🧒 Kids Buffet
- Pineapple BBQ Meatballs
- Huli Huli Teriyaki Chicken Bites
- Tater Tots (Vg)
- Corn Cobbetts (Vg)
- Assorted Fresh Diced Fruits (V)
🍰 Desserts
- Coconut Haupia (V, GF)
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Vg)
- Mini Malasada Bites (Vg)
Menu Abbreviations: GF: Gluten Free, Vg: Vegetarian, V: Vegan
Please note: Menu is subject to change without notice.
🎟️ Seating Options
Golden Circle Seating: Includes a non-alcoholic Tropical Sunset Fruit Punch plus one beverage, along with Hawaiian and other island delicacies.
Diamond Premier Seating: Includes premier seating closest to the stage, non-alcoholic Tropical Sunset Fruit Punch plus two beverages, Hawaiian and other island delicacies, and first access to the feast.
Special Instructions
Where & When
Check in at 5:00 pm
June 1 - October 31:
Check in at 5:30 pm
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village rooftop garden, located in the Mid-Pacific Conference Center on the 6th floor of the parking structure.
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Friday Night Luau: Check in on the Great Lawn, located next to the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon.
Restrictions
Special Notes
Infant pricing (children 3 and under) do not get a plate and must sit in an adult's lap. High chairs may be available, but are subject to availability. In order to reserve a seat and a plate, child pricing must be booked.
In case of inclement weather, the luau may be moved indoors.