Maui luau at a glance
Most Maui luaus fall into three areas: Lahaina, Kāʻanapali and Wailea. A luau typically combines a dinner with live music and dance, and tickets come in standard and higher tiers. The shows differ mainly in where they are, how you sit and how much you pay. This guide does not rank them.
Adult tickets for the shows below run to around $200 to $265 in 2026, before taxes, according to reviews and resellers. Child tickets cost less, and VIP or premium seating costs more. Operators change prices without notice, so check the booking page for the current figure.
Maui luaus compared
Venue, area and the points that differ. Check each operator for current dates and prices.
| Show | Area | Venue | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Lāhainā Lūʻau | Lahaina | 1251 Front Street, near Mala Wharf | Seven evenings a week, tables and chairs or traditional mats |
| Drums of the Pacific | Kāʻanapali | Hyatt Regency Maui | Standard and VIP tickets |
| Te Au Moana | Wailea | Wailea Beach Marriott | Ticket prices differ most between sources, so confirm before you book |
| Feast at Lele | Lahaina | – | Destroyed in 2023, the operator mentions a possible reopening |
Our picks: luaus in South Maui
A show with buffet in Kīhei or a farm-to-table dinner in Wailea.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Farm-to-table luau in Wailea
A lei greeting, valet parking, cultural activities before the show, a three-course family-style dinner, an open bar and a souvenir photo. Seating category depends on the option.
Check availability →Luau with dinner and drinks in Kīhei
Live entertainment with a fire knife finale, a Hawaiian buffet and drinks, including alcoholic ones.
Check availability →Maui luau and evening tours
Luau dinners, sunset sails and other evening trips on Maui, with live prices and availability.
How to choose a luau
Four questions narrow the field faster than any ranking.
Where are you staying?
A luau in your own area saves a late drive. Kāʻanapali is about 50 minutes from Kahului Airport. West Maui has Old Lāhainā Lūʻau in Lahaina and Drums of the Pacific at the Hyatt Regency Maui, and Te Au Moana is at the Wailea Beach Marriott in the south.
Where to stay →How do you want to sit?
Old Lāhainā Lūʻau offers tables and chairs or traditional mats. Drums of the Pacific sells standard and VIP tickets. Ask what the higher tier includes before you pay for it.
What is your budget?
Plan for around $200 to $265 per adult for standard tickets in 2026. Taxes and booking fees are often added at checkout, so compare the final price, not the headline.
When do you travel?
The popular shows book out. Reserve 2 to 3 months ahead for the dates you care about.
The shows by area
What each part of the island offers.
Lahaina
Old Lāhainā Lūʻau stands on Front Street next to Mala Wharf and reopened after the 2023 fire. It lets you choose between tables with chairs and traditional mats. Feast at Lele, destroyed in 2023, has no show at present.
West Maui and Kāʻanapali →Kāʻanapali
Drums of the Pacific is staged at the Hyatt Regency Maui. Standard and VIP tickets are on sale, so look at what the upgrade gives you.
Wailea
Te Au Moana is at the Wailea Beach Marriott in the dry, sunny south. Reported prices vary more here than elsewhere, which makes the operator's own page the number to trust.
Kīhei and Wailea →Before you pay
Prices quoted online differ because of ticket tiers, taxes and fees. These checks keep the number honest.
Which ticket level?
Standard tickets sit at the lower end of the range, and VIP or premium tickets can cost clearly more. Find out what the higher level adds, such as seating closer to the stage.
What is added at checkout?
Resellers often add taxes and fees on top of the headline price. Compare the total, and note that children's tickets are priced lower.
Is there a waiting list?
If your date is full, ask the operator. Old Lāhainā Lūʻau keeps a waiting list online.
Can you cancel?
Read the cancellation terms before you pay, especially in storm season, which runs until 30 November in the Central Pacific.
Practical details
Old Lāhainā Lūʻau offers free parking on site or across the road at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. Residents of Hawaiʻi book kamaʻāina rates by phone only. If a date is sold out, the operator keeps an online waiting list.
The luau sits in Lahaina, which is open to visitors. Front Street has been open to vehicles again since 1 August 2026, while some streets, the courthouse and the banyan tree remain fenced. Stay out of closed areas and private property, and do not photograph sites affected by the 2023 fire.
Whichever show you pick, treat it as a cultural performance and watch with respect. For the day itself, a snorkel cruise or a whale watching trip in the morning fits well with an evening show.
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Black Rock, the resorts and the state of Lahaina in 2026.
Kīhei and Wailea
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Tours compared
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Maui luau: frequently asked questions
How much does a luau cost in Maui?
Standard adult tickets run to around $200 to $265 in 2026, before taxes, according to reviews and resellers. Child tickets are lower and VIP seating is higher. Confirm the final price on the booking page.
Which luau is the best one?
There is no single best show. Choose by area, seating, ticket level and budget, and read the operator's current details.
How far ahead should I book a luau?
Popular shows can sell out 2 to 3 months ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Is there a luau in Lahaina?
Yes. Old Lāhainā Lūʻau runs seven evenings a week on Front Street. Feast at Lele, another Lahaina show, was destroyed in 2023.
Where do the luaus take place?
The shows in this guide are in Lahaina, at the Hyatt Regency Maui in Kāʻanapali and at the Wailea Beach Marriott in South Maui.