Daytona Beach: Polynesian Fire & Dinner Show with Live Band

The Fire Knife Team Takes the Stage at 8pm: Here's What Happens Before

You arrive for a lei greeting, eat from a Polynesian buffet while live musicians play, and watch a world champion fire knife performance: all in one evening without leaving downtown Daytona. The two-hour show includes dinner and drinks, runs indoors regardless of weather, and ends by 8:00pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Polynesian Fire Luau Dinner Show

• Arrive at Polynesian Fire Luau
• Receive lei greeting from dancers
• Enjoy live Polynesian band music
• Dine at buffet dinner
• Watch Samoan fire knife performance

The experience

You walk in and someone puts a lei around your neck before you've even sat down. The bar opens at 5:30pm, the showroom at 6:00pm, and there's this moment where you realize you're about to spend an evening watching people do things with fire that probably shouldn't work but do. The Polynesian Fire Luau sits right on Beach Street in downtown Daytona, and it's the kind of show that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: a buffet dinner with live music and a finale that makes you understand why "world champion Samoan fire knife team" is a thing that exists.

The buffet comes out while a Polynesian band plays, and you're eating kalua pork and panko tilapia in air-conditioned comfort, which matters more than it sounds when you're in Florida. Tea and water are included. There's a cash bar if you want something else. The menu doesn't have vegetarian options beyond what's already on the line (salad, fruit, vegetables, rice), so if that's a factor, know it going in. Doors open thirty minutes before your start time, and the whole thing wraps around 8:00pm, so it's not a late night.

Then the fire knife team comes out. That's the part people remember. The show holds up to 160 guests, which means it's not tiny but not packed either. It runs rain or shine. The venue is indoors, so weather doesn't change anything. Bring cash if you want to buy anything extra at the bar. Credit cards work, but some items are cash-only.

What’s included

Your evening includes a lei greeting from performers, buffet dinner with kalua pork, tilapia, chicken, meatballs, rice, salad, fruit, vegetables, and desserts, live music by a Polynesian band throughout the meal, tea and water, and a final performance by the world champion Samoan fire knife team. The venue is air-conditioned and indoors at 180 N Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

Early show in Daytona BeachGuide in English · 17:00Buffet dinner is included, though there are no vegetarian options beyond what the buffet offers. A cash bar is available. Polynesian Fire Luau: the bar opens at 4:30 pm, the luau showroom opens at 5 pm, and the evening wraps up at around 7 pm. Guests must arrive by 5 pm at the latest.

Late show in Daytona BeachGuide in English · Available from 5 Jan 2027Buffet dinner is included, though there are no vegetarian options beyond what the buffet offers. A cash bar is available. Polynesian Fire Luau: the bar opens at 7:30 pm, the luau showroom opens at 8 pm, and the evening wraps up at around 10 pm. Guests must arrive by 8 pm at the latest.

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Information

Lasts 2h, runs Tuesday to Saturday at 17:00, from US$ 53.24 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 17:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Polynesian Fire Productions LLC

Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting a dinner show that's actually about the show: the buffet and live band set the pace, but the fire knife finale is what you'll talk about afterward. The fixed two-hour window and indoor venue mean you can plan the rest of your evening around it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What time should I arrive?

Doors open 30 minutes before your start time. The bar opens at 5:30pm and the showroom at 6:00pm. You must arrive by your scheduled start time.

Is there parking?

Limited free parking is available. Uber or taxi are recommended.

What's included in the buffet?

Polynesian chicken, kalua pork, panko tilapia, beef meatballs, fried rice, macaroni salad, fresh fruit, steamed vegetables, salad, krab salad, dinner rolls, and assorted desserts. Tea, water, and Coca-Cola products are included.

Are there vegetarian options?

No vegetarian entrées are available beyond what's on the buffet line (vegetables, salad, fruit, rice).

How long is the show?

Approximately two hours, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

What if the weather is bad?

The show runs in all weather. The venue is indoors and not affected by rain or storms.

Is there a cash bar?

Yes. Tea, water, and Coca-Cola are included. Other beverages and items are available at the cash bar. Bringing cash is recommended as some items are cash-only.