Myrtle Beach: Polynesian Fire Luau & Dinner Show

A Night of Fire, Song & Island Flavors in Myrtle Beach

You arrive early, get greeted with a lei, eat a buffet dinner while watching live Polynesian performers, and finish with a fire knife show. Tea and water are included. Bring cash for the bar. The show runs rain or shine, and you're back to your hotel by late evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show

• Arrive at St John's Inn
• Receive lei greeting from dancers
• Enjoy buffet dinner with live music
• Watch Polynesian song and dance show
• See World Champion Samoan Fire Knife Team

The experience

You walk in expecting a dinner show and instead get handed a lei by a dancer before you've even sat down. That's the opening move at Polynesian Fire Luau: no slow build, just straight into it. The venue at St John's Inn fills with the sound of a live Polynesian band while you make your way to the buffet, and the whole room already feels like it's somewhere else, even though you're still on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.

The buffet comes out while the performers are already moving through songs and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand and Samoa. You're eating and watching at the same time, which means you're never bored and never quite finished with your plate. The pacing is deliberate that way. Tea and water are included, and there's a cash bar if you want something stronger, though bringing cash is smart because some items are cash-only. The band keeps the energy steady, nothing feels rushed, and the room holds up to 160 people but doesn't feel cramped.

Then comes the finale: the World Champion Samoan Fire Knife Team takes the stage, and that's when the show stops being background entertainment and becomes the reason you came. The fire knives are real, the skill is obvious, and it lands exactly where it should: at the end of the night, when you're full and settled and ready to watch something that makes you lean forward. Doors open thirty minutes before start time, so you can find your seat without rushing, and the whole experience is built for people who want a night out without having to piece together five different reservations.

What’s included

Your evening includes a lei greeting upon arrival, a buffet dinner, tea and water, live Polynesian band music, performances featuring songs and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand and Samoa, and a World Champion Samoan Fire Knife performance to close the night. A cash bar is available for additional beverages and items.

Options for this experience

2 options

Early show at Myrtle BeachGuide in English · 17:00Early show at Myrtle Beach. Check-in runs from 4:30 to 5:00 pm.

Late show at Myrtle BeachGuide in English · Available from 8 Apr 2027Late show at Myrtle Beach. Check-in runs from 7:30 to 8:00 pm.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Polynesian Fire Productions LLC

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Myrtle Beach who want a full evening out without arranging separate dinner and entertainment: one ticket covers the meal, the band, and the fire show. Bring cash for the bar and plan to arrive during the 30-minute early check-in window so you're settled before the lights dim.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What time should I arrive at the Polynesian Fire Luau?

Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts. Arriving during that window gives you time to find your seat without rushing.

Is the buffet dinner included in the ticket price?

Yes. Buffet dinner, tea, and water are all included. A cash bar is available for other drinks.

Are there vegetarian options?

The buffet offers standard options, but there are no dedicated vegetarian dishes beyond what's on the main buffet line.

Is there parking available?

Limited free parking is available. A paid parking lot is located across the street from the venue.

What if the weather is bad?

Shows are performed in all weather conditions, so the event runs rain or shine.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.