The 3 Shows in Honolulu That Earn Their Price

1.The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,754 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend about two hours with magician Shoot Ogawa and his fellow performers in a 60-seat Victorian-style theater at Hilton Waikiki Beach. Expect close-up magic, comedy, audience participation, a small magic museum, rum punch for adults, and a remarkable levitation act performed inches from the audience.

“Was very entertaining. We really enjoyed the show! Was interactive as well. The three magicians/illusionists were terrific!”

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2.Ka Moana Lūʻau at Aloha Tower – Oceanfront Luau Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three hours at Ka Moana Lūʻau beside Honolulu’s Aloha Tower. You’ll try lei making, hula, coconut weaving, and fire-making before a buffet of kalua pork, huli huli chicken, fish, poi, and dessert. The evening ends with Polynesian dancing and a Samoan fire knife finale.

“Worst luau ever do not book! Not authentic at all. This was literally set up in a parking lot by a marina. Not on the beach, they don’t show you how the pig is cooked, and there is nothing authentic about it. And within the first 45 min they must’ve asked for a 5-star review 6 times. We left after the first hour because it was so bad. Really an insult to Hawaiian culture the way they try to pull this off as an authentic luau. It was like being at a 5 year olds birthday party. Disappointing beyond words.”

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3.Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau & Dinner or Cocktail Show Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 104 reviews · from $93Best value

At Hyatt Regency Waikīkī, enjoy a non-profit Hawaiian lūʻau centered on lei culture, live music, and hula. Choose dinner with prime rib, crab, oysters, poke, and desserts, or a cocktail-only ticket. You’ll receive a handmade lei, welcome drink, and an evening of cultural entertainment.

“It was a beautiful experience overall. The food was good. The hostesses were welcoming and friendly and the show was excellent. Pity we had a shower during the show. Highly recommended.”

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