Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show in Lahaina: Fire-Knife Finale

Sunset, dinner, and island stories told through dance and flame

The Myths of Maui Luau is an oceanfront dinner show in Lahaina that combines a traditional Hawaiian buffet, free-flowing cocktails, and live performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand. The evening runs 2.5 to 3 hours and includes a shell lei greeting, an imu ceremony where kalua pork is unearthed from an underground oven, and a stage production that closes with a fire-knife dance. VIP seating adds priority buffet access and front-row placement. Standard seating is also beachside.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Luau Dinner and Show

• Arrive for shell lei greeting
• Enjoy complimentary drinks
• Watch imu ceremony
• Dine at all-you-care-to-eat buffet
• Kids eat at keiki buffet
• Listen to live Hawaiian music
• Watch Polynesian dance performances
• See fire knife dance finale
• Take photos with dancers

The experience

Your evening starts with a cold drink and a shell lei aloha greeting as the sun drops behind the Pacific. The buffet spreads across island cuisine: kalua pork cooked in a traditional imu (an in-ground oven that tenderizes the meat for hours), fresh fish, rice, vegetables, and sides. There's a separate kids' buffet with chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and Maui potato chips, so families don't need to negotiate one menu. Complimentary mai tais, blue Hawaiis, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks flow throughout the meal.

After dinner, the stage ignites with rhythmic drumming and live Hawaiian music. Dancers move through traditional performances from across Polynesia (Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, and Maori pieces) each one telling the stories and legends of the islands. The finale is a fire-knife dance, a thrilling display that closes the show. You get free photo opportunities with the performers afterward, so you can capture the moment without hiring a photographer.

The setting is oceanfront and open-air, so you're watching the performance under the stars with the beach at your back. If you book VIP seating, you skip the line at 5:30pm entry, get priority access to the buffet, and sit in the premium stage-front section. Women receive a fresh flower lei and men receive a kukui nut lei. Standard seating is also beachside. The difference is timing and sightline, not the experience itself. The dress code is resort casual, and the luau runs in all weather, so bring a light layer if the evening cools.

What’s included

• Shell lei aloha greeting.
• all-you-can-eat buffet with kalua pork, fresh fish, and island sides, plus a keiki buffet for children.
• complimentary mai tais, blue Hawaiis, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
• imu ceremony to unearth the roasted pork.
• live Hawaiian music and stage performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand.
• fire-knife dance finale.
• free photos with the dancers after the show.
• oceanfront seating with sunset views.

Options for this experience

2 options

General SeatingGuide in English · 17:30Experience a traditional Hawaiian luau featuring exotic dances, fire performances, and tasty island cuisine served as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Seating is assigned in advance.

VIP SeatingGuide in English · 17:00Premium perks include unlimited access to the bar, front-section seating on the premium stage ahead of general admission, early access to the dinner buffet, and leis.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00 and 17:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 500

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Myths of Maui Luau

Is this one for you?Book VIP seating if you want to skip the entry line and sit front-row for the stage show. General seating keeps you oceanfront and includes the full buffet and show at a lower price. Either way, the beachside setting and free drinks mean you're not rushing through dinner to make room for the next group.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is kalua pork and how is it cooked at the Myths of Maui Luau?

Kalua pork is a traditional Hawaiian dish slow-cooked in an imu, an underground oven that tenderizes the meat to perfection. The luau includes an imu ceremony where the roasted pork is unearthed in front of guests as part of the evening's opening.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

Yes, complimentary mai tais, blue Hawaiis, cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are included throughout the evening for all guests.

What is the difference between general and VIP seating?

VIP seating includes early entry at 5:30pm, priority access to the dinner buffet, guaranteed premium stage-front seating, and a fresh flower lei for women or kukui nut lei for men. General seating is also oceanfront but without the priority entry or front-row placement.

How long does the Myths of Maui Luau last?

The evening runs 2.5 to 3 hours from arrival through the end of the show and photo opportunities with the dancers.

What happens during the fire-knife dance?

The fire-knife dance is the finale of the stage show, a thrilling performance that closes the evening's entertainment. It is part of the live Polynesian dance production and does not require separate tickets or additional cost.