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Queen’s Waikiki Luau, Front Section: a 2.5-hour luau in the courtyard of the International Market Place, walkable from most Waikiki hotels.
Price: $139 adults (13+) · $119 children 3–12 · $20 lap children 0–2 · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: 5pm to 7:30pm, check-in from 4:30pm
Island: Oahu (Waikiki)
Best for: Waikiki visitors who want a luau without a coach transfer, with seats close to the stage
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WHAT THE LUAU INVOLVES
Nestled in the courtyard of the International Market Place in the heart of Waikiki, Queens Waikiki Luau invites guests to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of Polynesian culture. The evening begins with an opening ceremony and engaging cultural activities, including the opportunity to learn the graceful art of hula. Upon arrival, guests receive a handmade shell lei, setting the tone for an authentic Hawaiian celebration perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion.
A farm-to-table dinner feast showcases the flavors of the islands, featuring tender teri chicken, traditional kalua pig with cabbage, Japanese veggie curry, stir fry noodles, and an array of accompaniments including garden salad, macaroni salad, Hawaiian sweet bread, fresh cut fruit, and mac nut brownies.
Following dinner, a 45-minute Polynesian show takes center stage, presenting traditional dances from across the Pacific that culminate in the dramatic and famed fireknife dance. Front section seating offers guests an up-close view of the spectacular performances, while three mai tais or soft drinks complement the evening’s festivities.
HOW IT RUNS
Check-in opens at 4:30pm in front of the Pandora store in the International Market Place courtyard, where you receive your table number. The evening runs to a set schedule: opening ceremony and cultural activities at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, the Polynesian show with the fireknife dance at 6:45pm, and a 7:30pm finish.
Tables are assigned at check-in and seats at each table are first come, first served, so arriving early gets you the best places in the front section. Transport is not included; the International Market Place garage, entered from Kuhio Avenue at Walina Street, validates the first hour, then charges $2 an hour for hours two to four.
PRICING
$139 per adult (13 and up), $119 per child aged 3 to 12, and $20 for lap children aged 0 to 2, who do not receive a lei, drink ticket or seat. Parties of more than seven have separate large-group rates. Verified against the FareHarbor price API, September 2026. Confirm current rates at booking.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Check-in from 4:30pm; the luau runs 5pm to 7:30pm
– Tables are assigned at check-in; seats at each table are first come, first served
– No outside food or drinks
– Professional photography, videography and tripods are not permitted
– Parties of 1 to 10 can cancel for a refund more than 72 hours before the 5pm start; parties over 10 are non-refundable within 7 days
– Dinner is served on disposable dishware
WHO IT IS FOR
Visitors staying in Waikiki who want a full luau without a long coach ride: the venue is on Kalakaua Avenue, so most guests walk. Birthdays and anniversaries suit the front section, which puts you close to the performers.
HOW IT COMPARES
For other Oahu shows, see the Mauka Warriors Luau and Chief’s Luau pages, which list their seating packages, and our comparison of which Oahu luau is worth your evening.
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