Waikiki Midnight New Year's Eve Luau Dinner & Rock-A-Hula Show
Guests enjoy an authentic Hawaiian-style luau buffet featuring island roasted whole suckling pig, USDA prime roast beef, lomilomi salmon, and an ice cream bar. The evening includes live Hawaiian music and hula, leading into the high-energy Rock-A-Hula performance. The celebration is highlighted by party favors, champagne, an exciting countdown with fireworks visual effects projected on a 40' x 29' video screen, and a post-show cast meet-and-greet.
All ages
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Tickets
Original package: Adult $160.44; Child $95.50. VIP package: Adult $212.97; Child $127.94.
Hours
Original luau seating and buffet: 9:30–10:55 PM; Rock-A-Hula show: 10:55 PM–12:05 AM; cast meet-and-greet: 12:05–12:15 AM. VIP welcome and buffet: 9:15–10:55 PM.
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Food & Drink
Luau packages include a buffet with items such as roast suckling pig, prime roast beef, chicken, fish, lomilomi salmon, sides, desserts, and an ice cream bar; dinner packages include champagne, and the show-only package includes a glass.
Parking
The Royal Hawaiian Center parking structure is entered from Royal Hawaiian Avenue; Rock-A-Hula validation discounts parking.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book the luau package if you want the buffet dinner as well as the Rock-A-Hula show; the show-only option does not include dinner.
- Choose the VIP luau package for VIP show seating, first access to the buffet, an orchid lei and champagne per two people.
- Allow for the scheduled dinner, show and, with the Original package, cast meet-and-greet when planning your evening.
- Use the Royal Hawaiian Center parking structure entrance on Royal Hawaiian Avenue and get Rock-A-Hula validation for discounted parking.
- Look for the dishes marked with an asterisk if you need vegan options; the menu identifies those items.
Special Events & Promotions
- The VIP luau package includes VIP show seating.
- The VIP luau package includes first access to the buffet.
- The VIP luau package includes a fresh orchid lei.
- The VIP luau package includes a bottle of champagne per two people.
- The Original luau package includes a cast meet-and-greet.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the luau dinner include?
The buffet includes dishes such as island-roasted suckling pig, prime roast beef, lomilomi salmon and an ice cream bar; vegan options are available for marked dishes.
What entertainment is part of the evening?
Guests can enjoy live Hawaiian music and hula, followed by the Rock-A-Hula show with a countdown and fireworks visual effects on a large video screen.
What package choices are available?
There are Original and VIP luau buffet-and-show packages, plus a separately ticketed show-only package.
What differs between the Original and VIP luau packages?
The Original package includes premier show seating and a cast meet-and-greet. VIP includes VIP show seating, first access to the buffet, a fresh orchid lei and a bottle of champagne per two people.
Where can I park?
Use the Royal Hawaiian Center parking structure entrance on Royal Hawaiian Avenue; Rock-A-Hula parking validation provides a discount.
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