Dancers performing hula at Rock-A-Hula Show with surfboards in the background.
Staff with welcome drinks and pineapples before the Rock-A-Hula Show in Hawaii.
Waikiki Luau buffet with roast pig, tropical fruits, and salads at Rock-A-Hula Show.
Guests learning hula dance from instructor before Rock-A-Hula show in Hawaii.
Waikiki Luau Buffet seating area with tropical decor and tables set with yellow plates.
Luxurious seating area in the Green Room at Rock-A-Hula show with elegant decor and lighting.
Dancers performing in traditional costumes at Rock-A-Hula Show in Honolulu.

Rock-A-Hula Show

Hawaii
Immersive Experiences
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Duration

Duration: 4.2 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Meals included

Upscale Hawaiian

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The Rock-A-Hula show blends Broadway-style flair with Hawaiian storytelling, making it a one-of-a-kind Waikiki experience as you witness the dramatic storytelling of Hawaii's cultural evolution through dance, music, and fire-knife performances.

The Royal Hawaiian Theater features state-of-the-art sound & lighting, with the largest cast in Waikiki, and tributes to legends like Michael Jackson & Elvis Presley as a part of the Rock-A-Hula show.

Enjoy a meet and greet with the Rock-A-Hula cast after your show ends.

The luau experience embraces the Aloha spirit as you get to watch hula performances, hum along to ukulele tunes, or join a hula lesson before your Rock-A-Hula show begins.

Upgrade to add a Hawaiian Luau dinner feast before your show, with traditional food items such as the Island Roasted Whole Suckling Pig on the menu.

Rock-A-Hula show (as per option selected)

Rock-A-Hula cast meet and greet (as per option selected)

Buffet-style luau feast ([Menu](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/52a43fdd91dda9e60ba91a7d73a4a09b-Waikiki_Luau_Buffet_Menu.pdf)) (as per option selected)

Live music and hula performances (as per option selected)

Hula lessons (as per option selected)

Fresh orchid lei (as per option selected)

Exclusive reception & backstage tour (as per option selected)

Mai Tai (as per option selected)

Premium beverage (as per option selected)

Champagne (as per option selected)

Souvenir photos - 1 per 2 persons (as per option selected)

Transfers to/from the venue

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Dancers performing hula at Rock-A-Hula Show with surfboards in the background.

Get a chance to see Waikiki’s biggest stage show at a historic Hawaiian gathering place.

Getting started

Make your way to the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, where you’ll be asked to check in and get directed to your seats for the Rock-A-Hula show.

What to expect

Rock-A-Hula Show experience

A high-energy production that blends Hawaiian traditions with modern stagecraft—featuring fire-knife dancing, contemporary music, and dazzling choreography by Waikiki’s largest cast.

Features

  • Rock-A-Hula show: The 90-minute show takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the evolution of Hawaii's culture. It's focused primarily on Hawaiian music and dance, and shows how the styles have evolved over the years with external influences, contemporary adaptations, and modern interpretations. The artists, musicians, hula dancers, and fire knife performers come together to create a captivating show that you cannot look away from.

  • Meet and greet: Meet the cast of Waikiki's most iconic live show after the performance for your meet and greet experience.

This experience offers a festive, family-friendly evening rooted in Hawaiian tradition and set in the heart of Oahu.

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Staff with welcome drinks and pineapples before the Rock-A-Hula Show in Hawaii.

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Waikiki Luau buffet with roast pig, tropical fruits, and salads at Rock-A-Hula Show.

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Guests learning hula dance from instructor before Rock-A-Hula show in Hawaii.

What to bring

  • Carry a valid photo ID with you for the experience.

Additional information

  • It's recommended you check in at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of your experience.

  • The cast, menu, and offerings are subject to change based on availability.

  • Know your leis: What is a lei? A garland or wreath worn around your neck, as a symbol of love, honor, respect, celebration, and friendship in Hawaiian culture.

  • Flower lei: Made with seasonal flowers & leaves, these leis symbolize the Aloha spirit and are presented as a welcome gesture and are a sign of celebration, affection, and friendship.

  • Hula: An ancient Hawaiian dance form and form of storytelling, often with instruments. The chants narrate the story of Hawaiian history, nature, traditions, & mythology. Modern interpretations include singing and ukulele.

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Waikiki Luau Buffet seating area with tropical decor and tables set with yellow plates.

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Luxurious seating area in the Green Room at Rock-A-Hula show with elegant decor and lighting.

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