Make sure you include a Big Island luau on your vacation plans, you will not regret it!
Although the Big Island is the largest and youngest island in the chain, there is not as large a choice of luaus here as there are on the other islands. However, a number of the shows are held on historic sites which lend an authentic feel to the performances.
Whichever Big Island luau you choose to attend, count on an evening of exciting entertainment and sumptuous dining for you and your family.
Just make sure you reserve your tickets ahead of time, as these exotic and highly popular luau shows are sold out many weeks in advance. You don't want to come here and discover you missed it. Scroll down this page to go to our partner site to learn the details about each show, including pictures, the menu and visitors' ratings.
Big Island Luau at Kona Village
On the grounds of an old fishing village with guests sampling barefoot luxury in 82 acres of oceanfront, enjoy the island’s longest running luau at the Kona Village Resort.
Be prepared for an immersion in sacred traditions and history narrated through an award-winning vibrant South Pacific experience.
Under open skies surrounded by ancient Hawaiian fishing ponds in the Hale Ho’okipa, fire-eaters, dancers and singers faithfully recreate a time gone by. Watch the story unfold in every step and drumbeat and crown off your cultural journey with a Maori poi ball dance, an awesome Samoan fire knife dance and the throbbing, hip-shaking tamure from Tahiti.
The price includes a grand buffet of heritage foods and modern favorites. Feast on such as kalua pig fresh out of the underground imu oven, lomi lomi salmon, poi and delicious island fish, tasty chicken and tropical fruits. A complimentary drink is included in the price. Tickets for kids are priced according to their age. Reserve your tickets online now.
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel Luau
Timeless tradition comes to life at the Big Island luau staged at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. It is the only beachfront luau in Kona and has proven to be a favorite of tourists and locals alike.
During the Island Breeze Luau every Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, the royal court arrives on the beach on outrigger canoes and is greeted with much ceremony by official chanting and the blowing of the conch shell.
You follow the royal procession to the grounds for the unearthing of the kalua pig at the start of the evening's entertainment. Come early to learn how to crack open a coconut, weave coconut fronds into useful kitchen containers or brave it out as the artist inks a washable Polynesian tattoo on your arm.
Then, dine on a delicious buffet featuring 22 dishes drawn from traditional Hawaiian and modern American kitchens. After the dinner enjoy the wild war dances from Fiji and New Zealand, graceful Hawaiian hula, the daring Samoan fire knife dance and the graceful long poi ball dance of the Maoris.
The Big Island luau is held at Kamakahonu, the historic site once home to King Kamehameha himself. It is performed within sight of the Ahu'ena Heiau, the ancient temple which is the King’s final resting place. Learn more about the Island Breeze Luau
Legends of the Pacific Luau
The Hilton Waikoloa Village offers its live show Legends of the Pacific every Tuesday and Friday.
You can have regular or premium seating and you can opt for show only seating as well. There are discounted tickets for kids, and all passes come with a complimentary beverage.
An extensive buffet of island favorites and luau mainstay, kalua pig, is followed by an exotic performance of dance and music of the Pacific Rim.
Make sure you include a Big Island luau on your next holiday in Hawaii. The island’s rich history and dramatic landscapes form a dramatic backdrop for a cultural journey back in time. Make sure your camera is handy for incredible photo ops!
Timeless tradition comes to life at the Big Island luau staged at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. It is the only beachfront luau in Kona and has proven to be a favorite of tourists and locals alike. 
