Luau Kalamaku
3.5 Hours Evening Instant Confirmation
Luau Kalamaku at the historic Kilohana Plantation
14+ Ratings
US $189 PER PERSON
This exciting luau offers a fresh take on luaus with an interactive, theatrical performance. Named Kauai’s “Best Luau Show” by Lonely Planet, Luau Kalamaku is a theater-in-the-round dinner show with a state-of-the-art media system and stunning costume design. This reimagined luau also features a Hawaiian buffet, artisan marketplace, and imu unveiling ceremony.
What To Expect
- • Flower Lei Greeting
- • Imu Unveiling Ceremony
- • Torch Lighting Ceremony
- • Fire Dancers
- • Artisan Craft Fair
- • Buffet Dinner
- • Open Bar
- • Meet The Cast (Photos)
MORE ABOUT LUAU KALAMAKU
Luau Kalamaku is located on the historic 104-acre Kilohana Plantation. Before luau festivities kick off, guests are encouraged to arrive early and explore the plantation grounds and its Hawaii flora, on-site artisan market, or climb aboard Kilohana Plantation’s 2.5-mile railway line. The celebration begins with a traditional imu unveiling ceremony, followed by a succulent Hawaiian buffet, where locally-loved dishes like poi, kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and fresh fish make appearances.
Fire and folklore are focal points during this dynamic show. Pyrotechnics, eye-catching costumes, and Pacific cultural dances are knit into the luau’s heartfelt storyline— which chronicles the first Hawaiian people’s migration to the islands.
What's the different between Luau Kalamaku Hawaiian Package and the Manor House Experience & Luau Package?
The Hawaiian Package includes a flower lei greeting, standard seating, an open bar, access to the buffet, and entrance to the festivities. Hawaiian Package holders can choose to upgrade to preferred seating with the Silver Package or premier seating (Gold Package) within the first four rows of the stage. The Manor House Experience includes premier seating, a four-course meal at Gaylord’s Restaurant in the Kilohana Plantation (no buffet access), a champagne toast, and an open bar.
Check-in Time: 5 – 5:30 pm
Check-in Location: Check-in desk at Kilohana Plantation. 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue.
Parking: Free self-parking at Kilohana Plantation. Round trip transportation is also available for a fee by booking ahead.
COVID-19: ALL COVID restrictions have ended as of March 26, 2022.
LUAU KALAMAKU REVIEWS
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This was our one luau on Kauai and I’m glad we picked it. The setting at Kilohana is beautiful at night, and the cast had real energy the entire time. All of us loved the food and wished they had a normal restaurant to hit for lunch each day as well.
We added the train ride and it was surprisingly fun, especially for my little one. It made the night feel more “Kauai plantation” and less like we just walked into a big dinner. It was worth keeping my girl up late.
The show is the main event here. Lights, costumes, drumming that you can feel in your chest, and a fire dancing was impressive. Food was good enough (I went back for seconds, so… yeah). Only tiny gripe: it’s a lot of people, so the drink line got long right before the show started, so grab one early.
Great for families. Our kids loved the pre-show activities and then stayed surprisingly engaged during the performance (that never happens). We did leave right after the finale to beat the parking lot exit traffic, which I recommend. The food was good, but I think it could be better for the price.
Luau Kalamaku felt like a whole evening, not just “eat and watch a show.” We did the little walk-around time first, grabbed drinks, watched the imu stuff, then the performance kicked off and it was honestly impressive. The music and story was easy to follow, even for people in our group who know nothing about Hawaiian history.
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