Hawaii Night Shows

From shows featuring traditional island music and songs to stunning acrobatics, magic and comedy – there is a wide variety of night-time entertainment to choose from. The majority of night shows offered in Hawaii take place in Waikiki, Oahu.

Oahu Shows

A great variety of night shows take place in Waikiki – magic shows, comedies, acrobatic shows, musicals and more. Most of the shows take place in hotels and the tickets usually come with packages including a buffet meal, cocktail, photo with the cast, or a lei greeting. You can purchase tickets either online or when you arrive. There are many activity booths in Waikiki, as well as in many of the hotels. 

Popular shows in Waikiki are Creation - A Polynesian Journey, Aha Aina – A Royal Celebration, Hawaii Comedy Theater, Magic of Polynesia, Society of Seven, as well as Ha – Breath of Life, which is held at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu’s north shore.

Maui Shows

If you are staying on Maui and want to visit a night show, Kaanapali is the place to go. Here you will find two acrobatic shows – Ulalena and Cirque Polynesia – and one magic show – Kupanaha.

Night Shows on Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii

Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii don’t have as many night-time entertainment programs as Oahu and Maui have. If you are staying on either one of these islands and are in a mood of going to a night show, you can visit a luau, which features Hawaiian food as well as a Polynesian show. You can also check with your hotel or resort if they have night-time entertainment. In most big resorts, you will find bars and restaurants with live music.

Night Shows on Lanai and Molokai

The islands of Lanai and Molokai don’t host any shows or luaus. There are two luxurious resorts on Lanai where you can listen to evening music performances by local musicians.