Lūʻau on Oʻahu: which shows, where and what they cost
Oʻahu's lūʻau range from about $119 to $230 per adult. In or near Waikīkī: Waikīkī Starlight (Hilton Hawaiian Village rooftop) and Ka Moana (Aloha Tower). West side: Chief's Lūʻau, Ka Waʻa at Aulani, Germaine's and the new Kaula Lūʻau in Ko Olina. North and windward: the Polynesian Cultural Center and Toa Lūʻau at Waimea Valley. Paradise Cove closed at the end of 2025.
- Waikīkī Starlight Lūʻau: Hilton Hawaiian Village rooftop, Waikīkī; from about $119; walkable from Waikīkī hotels.
- Ka Moana Lūʻau: Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu; about $129 to $199.
- Chief's Lūʻau: Wet'n'Wild Hawaiʻi, Kapolei; from about $144; most nights except Saturday; famous fire knife finale.
- Kaula Lūʻau: Ocean's Edge at Ko Olina; opened Feb. 27, 2026, run by the nonprofit Hawaiian Council with former Paradise Cove performers; adult tickets from $119 (VIP $249), with resident, military and senior discounts.
- Ka Waʻa Lūʻau at Aulani, Ko Olina: about $175 adult, $104 child; open to non-guests. Germaine's (Kapolei) is among the cheaper choices; closed Monday and Wednesday.
- Toa Lūʻau at Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa): from about $140, includes valley admission.
- Polynesian Cultural Center (Lāʻie): see its own entry.
- Paradise Cove in Ko Olina closed Dec. 31, 2025, after 47 years; older guides still list it.
- West side and North Shore shows are 45 to 60+ minutes from Waikīkī; many sell shuttle add-ons.
- Prices are approximate as listed in 2026 and change often; confirm and book directly with the operator.
Sources: Wanderlustyle: Best lūʻau on Oʻahu (Aug. 2026) · Aloha State Daily: Kaula Lūʻau opens in Ko Olina (Feb. 2026) · Hawaii News Now: Paradise Cove closes (Dec. 2025)
Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.