- Adult Maui luau tickets generally run $150–$250 before tax.
- Huakaʻi Lūʻau: General Admission $180 + tax, VIP $210 + tax for adults 13+.
- Children 6–12 are $72 + tax (GA) or $84 + tax (VIP). Infants 0–5 are free.
- Open bar and parking are included in both tiers — check this before comparing against a cheaper-looking ticket elsewhere.
- The show runs weekly on Tuesdays, so book 2–4 weeks ahead in normal season and 4–8 weeks at peak.
- VIP buys best available seating, first entry and first to the buffet — not a different show.
Quick Answer
Maui luau tickets typically cost between $150 and $250 per adult before tax. At Huakaʻi Lūʻau in Kāʻanapali, General Admission is $180 plus tax for adults 13 and over and VIP is $210 plus tax; children 6–12 are $72 and $84 plus tax respectively, and infants 0–5 are free. Both tiers include the ocean-view show with a live band, the full buffet, island dessert, open bar and free parking. The luau performs weekly on Tuesdays — book online in advance.
Huakaʻi Lūʻau ticket prices in full
| Ticket | Adult (13+) | Child (6–12) | Infant (0–5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $180 + tax | $72 + tax | Free |
| VIP | $210 + tax | $84 + tax | Free |
Taxes are additional at checkout. Both tiers include the same show, the same buffet and the same open bar — the difference is where you sit and when you enter.
What is included in the ticket price?
Both General Admission and VIP include all of the following:
- Ocean-view show with a live band — not a recorded backing track
- Full traditional buffet — Kālua pork and cabbage, mahi-mahi, teriyaki chicken, lomi salmon, Molokai sweet potatoes and more
- Island dessert — including haupia, the traditional coconut pudding
- Open bar for the duration of the event
- Free parking
- ADA-accessible seating
VIP adds three things and only three: best available seating, first entry to the luau, and first access to the buffet.
The comparison trap. A luau advertising $145 tickets is not necessarily cheaper than one at $180. Two adults at a cash bar can easily spend $60–$100 across an evening, and some venues charge separately for parking. Add drinks and parking to every quote before you rank them.
How far in advance should you book?
Two to four weeks for most of the year; four to eight weeks for peak dates — Christmas, New Year, spring break and mid-summer.
Huakaʻi Lūʻau performs weekly on Tuesdays. That is one show per week, not one per night — so a seven-night stay overlaps with exactly one or two performances. Check your dates against the calendar early rather than on the day.
Booking checklist
- Find the Tuesdays that fall inside your stay.
- Decide GA vs. VIP — see the seating note below.
- Count children by age band: 13+ pays adult, 6–12 pays child, 0–5 is free.
- Book online, or call (888) 582-8858 for groups or accessibility requirements.
- Arrive at doors — 5:30 PM April–September, 5:00 PM October–March — since seating within your tier is first-come, first-served.
Is VIP worth it?
It is worth the $30 if sightlines matter to you, or if you are a group of five or more who want to sit together. Because seating is first-come, first-served within each tier, VIP effectively guarantees you are choosing from the best of the room rather than what is left.
If you are happy to arrive right at doors and are flexible about where you sit, General Admission gets you the identical show, buffet and bar for less.
Tickets for families and children
Children 6–12 pay 40% of the adult rate, and infants 0–5 are free and need no ticket. There is a separate kids' buffet running alongside the main line.
The main show ends at 7:30 PM, followed by a cast meet-and-greet until 7:45 PM. For families with younger children, that finish time is often the deciding factor.
Before you book: three things worth reading
If you are still deciding between shows, our guide to choosing the best luau in Maui walks through the five factors that separate them, and the top Maui luaus comparison puts Huakaʻi side by side with the other Kāʻanapali shows. The buffet is listed dish by dish on the menu page, and anything else — dietary requirements, accessibility, what to wear — is covered in our FAQs.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Maui luau tickets?
Adult luau tickets on Maui generally run between roughly $150 and $250 before tax, depending on the show and seating tier. At Huakaʻi Lūʻau in Kāʻanapali, General Admission is $180 plus tax for adults 13 and over and VIP is $210 plus tax. Children 6 to 12 are $72 plus tax for General Admission and $84 plus tax for VIP. Infants 0 to 5 are free.
What day of the week is Huakaʻi Lūʻau?
Huakaʻi Lūʻau performs weekly on Tuesdays at the Luau Lawn at Hilton Grand Vacations Kāʻanapali Beach Club. Because it is a weekly rather than nightly show, a one-week stay on Maui usually overlaps with only one or two performance dates, so it is worth checking the calendar against your travel dates as early as possible.
How far in advance should I book Maui luau tickets?
Book two to four weeks ahead for most of the year, and four to eight weeks ahead for peak periods such as Christmas, New Year, spring break and mid-summer. Huakaʻi Lūʻau performs weekly on Tuesdays rather than nightly, so there are far fewer dates available in any given week than at a nightly show — that makes early booking more important, not less.
Is the bar included in Maui luau ticket prices?
It depends on the operator — some include an open bar and some run a cash bar. At Huakaʻi Lūʻau the open bar is included in both General Admission and VIP tickets, along with free parking. When comparing ticket prices between luaus, check whether drinks and parking are included before assuming a lower headline price is actually cheaper.
Do children need luau tickets?
Children 6 to 12 need a ticket at the child rate — $72 plus tax for General Admission or $84 plus tax for VIP at Huakaʻi Lūʻau. Infants and children aged 0 to 5 are admitted free and do not need a ticket. There is a dedicated kids' buffet alongside the main line.
Can I buy Maui luau tickets at the door?
We strongly recommend booking online in advance rather than arriving without a reservation. Huakaʻi Lūʻau runs weekly on Tuesdays and seating is first-come, first-served within each tier, so shows can sell out — particularly in peak season. Book online through the ticketing calendar or call (888) 582-8858 to check availability.
What is the difference between General Admission and VIP at Huakaʻi Lūʻau?
VIP costs $30 more per adult and gets you the best available seating, first entry to the luau, and first access to the buffet. Both tiers include the ocean-view show with a live band, the full buffet, island dessert, open bar, free parking and ADA-accessible seating. Seating within each tier is first-come, first-served.
Reserve Your Evening
Huakaʻi Lūʻau · The Luau Lawn at Hilton Grand Vacations Kāʻanapali Beach Club
104 Kāʻanapali Shores Place · Lāhainā, HI 96761
Performing weekly on Tuesdays
Pricing, showtimes and menu items are current as of August 2026 and are subject to change; taxes are additional at checkout and menu offerings may vary with seasonal availability and operational requirements. Price ranges quoted for other Maui luaus are general market guidance rather than quotes — confirm current pricing directly with each operator. Seating within each ticket tier is first-come, first-served.