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Waikiki Luau Buffet Rock-A-Hula

Waikiki Luau Buffet
& Rock-A-Hula Show

Best Value Combo

Enjoy an unforgettable night of ‘ono (tasty) Hawaiian-style buffet dining and can't-miss entertainment at the best luau and show in O‘ahu. Whether you're joining us solo, with student, or for a group event, the fun begins the moment you walk in.

Home of Rock-A-Hula, Waikiki's biggest Hawaiian show — a multimillion-dollar, 750-seat state-of-the-art theater with dynamic lighting and elevated seating. Choose from three combo packages, each pairing an all-you-can-eat island buffet with the award-winning Rock-A-Hula show: Original, VIP, or the exclusive Green Room.

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All three include the full island buffet — here's what changes tier to tier.

Family Favorite Original Luau Buffet & Show $137.52
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Most Popular VIP Luau Buffet & Show $174.77
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Premium Green Room Luau Buffet & Show $227.29
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All-You-Can-Eat Buffet ✓ ✓ ✓
First to Buffet — ✓ ✓
Drinks Mai Tai Mai Tai + 1 Premium Beverage Champagne + Mai Tai + 1 Premium Beverage
Fresh Orchid Lei Greeting — ✓ ✓
Live Hawaiian Music & Hula Lesson ✓ ✓ ✓
Exclusive Reception with Pupus — — ✓
Backstage Tour — — ✓
1 Photo (per 2 Persons) — — ✓
Seating General Admission Seats Priority Seats Front-Row, Center Seats
Rock-A-Hula Show ✓ ✓ ✓
Cast Meet & Greet ✓ ✓ ✓

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Pick the tier that fits your night — every option includes the full buffet and show.

Original

Luau Buffet & Show

$137.52 Adult

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VIP

Luau Buffet & Show

$174.77 Adult

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Green Room

Luau Buffet & Show

$227.29 Adult

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All You Can Eat Luau Buffet

Indulge in our upscale Hawaiian buffet — from the pineapple family-style starter to whole luau pig, prime roast beef, tropical fruit, and an ice cream bar. No paper plates or plastic chairs at this luau.

Served with Poi Rolls freshly baked with "Butter,"* freshly brewed Kona Blend Coffee and Tea.

At Your Table

  • Whole Fresh Sweet Pineapple, Family Style*

Carving Station

  • Island Roasted Whole Suckling Pig
  • USDA Prime Roast Beef with Au Jus and Black Sea Salt

Luau Favorites

  • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Macadamia Crusted Fish of the Day with Pickled Ginger Beurre Blanc
  • Passion Fruit Roasted Uala Sweet Potatoes*
  • Fried Noodles
  • Steamed White Rice*

Island Salad Bar

  • Hawaiian Mixed Greens*
  • Papaya Lilikoi Dressing*
  • Sesame Dressing*
  • Local Macaroni Salad
  • Homemade Lomilomi Salad
  • Limu Tofu Poke*

Hawaiian Dessert & Ice Cream Bar

  • Seasonal Fresh Tropical Fruit Platter*
  • Chocolate Dobash Cake
  • Coconut Haupia*
  • Fruit Sorbet*
  • Vanilla Gelato

Vegan / Alternative

  • Grilled Vegan Garden Patty* (special arrangement with 24 hours notice)

*Vegan selections marked with an asterisk.

Special diet information and alternative entrées available. See Special Diet Info →

Live Show

Rock-A-Hula: A Journey Through Hawaii's History

Waikiki's biggest Hawaiian show takes the stage at the state-of-the-art Royal Hawaiian Theater, tracing Hawaii's music and dance from the 1920s "Hapa Haole" era to today's electric all-star lineup — complete with hula, fire knife dancing, and live music.

  • 750 seats with dynamic lighting and elevated views
  • A journey through Hawaii's music & dance history, 1920s to today
  • Fire knife dance finale
  • Cast meet & greet after the show
Rock-A-Hula show at the Royal Hawaiian Theater
Original

Waikiki Luau & Rock-A-Hula Show

Adult $137.52 · Child $82.13 · Infant Free (2 & under)

Schedule

  • 5:30 PMLuau welcome at outdoor Hawaiian pavilion
  • 5:40–7:30 PMBuffet dinner, live Hawaiian music and hula
  • 7:30 PMMove to Royal Hawaiian Theater
  • 7:40–8:50 PMRock-A-Hula show
  • 8:50–9:00 PMMeet & greet with Rock-A-Hula cast

Inclusions

  • 'Ono (tasty) all-you-can-eat Hawaiian style buffet dinner — luau pig, prime roast beef, salad bar, dessert sampler and more
  • Mai Tai
  • Live Hawaiian music and hula lesson
  • Award-winning Rock-A-Hula show with fire knife dancing
  • Rock-A-Hula cast meet and greet
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Want to Upgrade Your Night?

Same buffet and show, with more perks and better seating.

Rock-A-Hula Show at Royal Hawaiian Theater

Home of Rock-A-Hula, the 750-seat, multimillion-dollar Royal Hawaiian Theater features state-of-the-art sound, dynamic lighting, and elevated seating for an unforgettable experience. Get ready for a magical night in the heart of Waikiki — Rock-A-Hula presents a captivating journey through Hawaii's history, spanning from the 1920s to today, witnessing the evolution of Hawaii's music and dance from the advent of "Hapa Haole" hula through the electric energy of its all-star lineup of performers. The fun begins the moment the lights dim!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Waikiki Luau & Rock-A-Hula Show package?
All three combos include an island buffet dinner, a Mai Tai, live Hawaiian music and a hula lesson, and the Rock-A-Hula show with a cast meet & greet. VIP adds a fresh orchid lei, first-to-buffet access, a premium beverage, and VIP seating. Green Room adds an exclusive reception with pupus, a backstage tour, a champagne toast, a photo, and front-row seating.
How long does the Luau & Show combo last?
Plan for 3.5 to 4 hours from start to finish, depending on package. The evening begins with the outdoor buffet, moves to the Royal Hawaiian Theater around 7:15–7:30 PM, and the Rock-A-Hula show runs 7:40–8:50 PM, followed by a cast meet & greet. Green Room guests arrive earlier for their 4:50 PM private reception.
What is the difference between the Original, VIP, and Green Room packages?
The Original includes the full buffet, a Mai Tai, and standard show seating. VIP builds on this with an orchid lei, first-to-buffet access, a premium beverage, and closer seating. Green Room is the top tier, adding an exclusive pre-show reception, backstage tour, champagne toast, photo, and front-row center seating.
Where is Rock-A-Hula located?
Rock-A-Hula is held at the Royal Hawaiian Theater inside the Royal Hawaiian Center in the heart of Waikiki, walking distance from most Waikiki hotels.

Directions & Parking

Location

Rock-A-Hula is held at the Royal Hawaiian Theater, on the 4th floor of Building B at the Royal Hawaiian Center. Check-in times vary by package:

  • Original & VIP: check in by 5:30 PM
  • Green Room: check in by 5:15 PM (backstage reception begins 4:50 PM)

Royal Hawaiian Theater
Royal Hawaiian Center, Bldg. B, 4th Floor
2201 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-629-7458

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Parking

Enter the Royal Hawaiian Center parking structure from Royal Hawaiian Avenue. With validation from the Royal Hawaiian Theater, your parking fee will be discounted.

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