Waikiki Starlight Luau

Waikiki Starlight Luau

Hilton Hawaiian Village

Waikiki Starlight Luau takes place at a rooftop garden at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and features a lei greeting, welcome Mai Tai, live music, interactive activities, and a Hawaiian feast followed by a Polynesian show with dramatic fire-knife dancing. On Fridays, it's held on the Great Lawn by the lagoon with easy access afterward to the fireworks show.

scheduleDuration: 3 hours

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday.

  • from$185.00
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🌺 Waikiki Starlight Luau - Hilton Hawaiian Village

The Waikiki Starlight Luau takes place at the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s rooftop garden beneath the starlit Waikiki skies. Your Hawaiian luau experience starts upon arrival. You’ll be warmly greeted with a traditional lei and welcome Mai Tai punch and live music. You can then participate in a number of interactive activities.

Then indulge in a delicious luau dinner featuring authentic Hawaiian cuisine. The big luau feast is followed by an exciting Polynesian show, with music and dances from Hawaii and greater Polynesia. This is a top Waikiki luau – one that you’ll always remember.

Friday Night Luau on the Great Lawn: On Friday nights, the Waikiki Starlight Luau is performed on the beautiful Great Lawn overlooking the lagoon and beach. At the end of the evening, guests have quick access to watch the spectacular Friday fireworks show.

🔥 Luau Highlights

  • Lei greeting and welcome beverage
  • Interactive activities such as games, tattoo station and crafter/carver table
  • Live music – Hawaii’s best musicians will showcase native Hawaiian music and chants
  • Resort-quality dining – enjoy a delicious traditional luau feast with locally sourced island ingredients
  • Waikiki’s most dramatic fire-knife dance – enjoy the skilled performance of our four acrobatic fire-knife dancers
  • Energetic and beautiful dances will mesmerize you with dances from Hawaii and greater Polynesia

🍽️ Waikiki Starlight Luau Menu

🥗 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, and Hawaiian and other Island delicacies!

Diamond Premier Seating: Includes exclusive benefits including premier seating closest to the stage, non-alcoholic Tropical Sunset Fruit Punch plus two beverages, Hawaiian and other Island delicacies, and you'll be the first to enjoy the feast!

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