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    4.3 (261 reviews)
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    Karen S.

    It was a treat to watch Guy Hagi and Phil Rosenthal chat about the Somebody Feed Phil show. Will call opened early, was well staffed and efficient. Security did a nice job checking bags, and held my dinner leftovers on an entrance table, as food isn't allowed in the historic theater. It was easily retrieved after the show on the way out;) Restrooms were bright and lines moved quickly. Hot tip: fellow guests said that their $20 drinking glass in a safety cup is refillable at a discount on your next visit (they were enjoying wine, another had pineapple juice). If non alcoholic, that refill is free. Hmmm, we might have to try that next visit!

    Lisa P.

    Attended the Hawaii Symphony Halloween show. Even the Concert master dressed up. A storyteller told spooky Hawaii experiences accompanied by instrumental music from Harry Potter and Willy Wonka movies. No food is allowed in the seating area just the water cartons. Convenient bathrooms on the first and second floors. There was an entertaining costume contest and people were very creative. I found free parking on Bethel street but there are many parking structures to use if needed. I prefer using Lyft because sometimes I like to be driven

    Be:First Jpop Concert June 17, 2025
    Marisa G.

    My friends and I went to the Be:First concert here at Hawaii Theatre! I wanna say this was my first time going to this theatre?! We arrived at around 6:30pm to stand in a very long line that wrapped the building on both sides! Doors opened at 7pm and concert started at 8pm. Right at 7pm, the line started moving slowly. Once you reach the doors, security does a quick bag check and if you happen to have any outside food/drinks, they take that away, so this is your heads up. Once you get inside, the ushers scan your tickets. They have more ushers inside the theatre to help you find your seats. Warning: it was FREEZING in the theatre!!! The concession stand sells water in cartons (not bottles, environmental friendly), alcohol, snacks, and a $30 scarf that my friend bought cause it was freezing!! Overall, the concert was awesome! :)

    Second row, first seat.
    John S.

    OVERALL SATISTFACTION: 10 of 10. 5 of 5 stars, Na ka oi...simply da bes! Keeping in mind that 1. I love live music, theater and big screen films. And 2. I haven't resided in the islands since the mid-90s. With that said, I have been here for several shows and I purposely flown in for some and other were just the lowest of consolation prizes for having to fly away from loved ones due to my job taking me to another "twist my arm" experience = Stay on Oahu. I joke of course, but in earnest, growing up with the lights of Broadway and hundreds of concert venues nearby, I take my theater experiences very seriously and the Hawaii Theater meets any and every want/need one could dream of. For me it exceeds most. Please allow me to define... MY EXPERIENCES: I have been to a Christmas show, on my birthday, featuring Amy Hanaiali'i and, the much beloved and missed, Willie K (R.I.P.), which included a wonderful meet and greet. On another visit to HNL I just happened to be around for a Beach Boys show and was fortunate enough to get a ticket for it. And most recently, I flew in for a showing of The Princess Bride which featured a meet and greet of Cary Elwes. AT THE TOP: The President of the Hawaii Theater, Gregory Dunn is super humble, very polite and amazingly professional in every aspect. Best of all, he gets involved in the pre-show activities be it guiding folks to where they need to be or ensuring we understand the process of a meet and greet. Ya gotta love when there is no job below those in charge. He sets an example that many could benefit from if their eyes are truly open. SECURITY: If you have been to downtown Honolulu, you know it hasn't been a place that gets touted around the globe for it's cleanliness or safety. HPD has had their hands full over the years. Stores may have closed and some issues still exist, but overall I feel that the area has been improving greatly and adding to the return of a safer feeling neighborhood is the Hawaii Theater's security team. Yes, they are the most amazing group of people that one could want to see at an event. These guys are the, literally, the muscle that keeps things in order and flowing, from bag checks to ensuring reentry folks have wristbands. They operate like a finely tuned engine. As a concert goer that has been to well over 500 shows globally, I recognize these folks as the best. I will even go as far as to say that actually recognize some of them since my last visit a couole years back, which means that the team is sticking together. With that stated, not once have I had any safety concerns with these guys on duty... and still downtown can be questionable at times. STAFF OF THE THEATER: From the box office staff to those assigned to scan your tickets and give out VIP wristbands, these folks know how to keep the lines moving. Once inside there are strategically placed individuals, as one would expect. Folks there to give you direction to restrooms or concessions and then you have the ushers, those folks who are much more than a uniformed someone with a flashlight who is unfamiliar with the venue layout. These folks are amazing, they will get you to your seat in a timely, professional manner. Last but not least, are the bartenders... the fashionable, handlebar mustachioed bartender I met a few shows back was here again... and I always find him to be a terrific conversationalist (when time allots), incredibly professional and truly represents the venue as best as any one could. Put all these compliments together under one roof and you get one of the best theater experiences you could hope to ever find. You should come to downtown and find out for yourself... and you'll be a repeat offender, like me, (END NOTE: I fly in from the mainland for touring shows I could easily opt to catch on the mainland, and for a cheaper overall hit to the wallet. The Hawaii Theater, as defined above, is truly the deciding factor).

    8/09/25 Main entrance to the theater
    Kathy R.

    08/09/25 We went to the Saturday 2PM show of Prescription: Murder play with Joe Moore & Pat Sajak. Hadn't been here since before COVID so was looking forward to it & the first time seeing this duo in their yearly play. We got there a little early so we had to wait outside until the doors opened at 1PM. There was a short line. Once they opened, security does a quick bag check so women, best to open your bag as you approach security to make it a little easier & for the line to move along. Once that's done, we took a quick left to go to the Will Call window. All you need is your ID & credit card you used, quick & easy. Guy at the window was nice. Our tickets also included the vouchers for our concession order, which was only 2 cartons of water (16 oz, $5 each) that resembled milk cartons. Back in line we went and were greeted by the friendly ushers who handed us the playbill and directed us on where to go, which was up the short flight of stairs. Since it is a very old building, steps are everywhere as I don't recall seeing any elevators. Up to the 2nd floor we went where the concession stand is but we opted to wait until later to get our water. Across from the concessions there is a huge waiting area room with a few seats. The one end of this room is the Producer's Private lounge where there is a grand piano, the bigger room is for the common folk like us. The restrooms are on the same floor and were very clean. The ambiance of this theater is absolutely beautiful. There is beautiful artwork throughout the hallway and lounge rooms. One can certainly see the results of the restoration. You feel like you've stepped back in time In the actual theater, from the lighted sky dome, the seats, the mural above the stage, the architecture and even the stage. It's like living history that everyone should not miss. We went straight to our seats and were just seated for a few minutes when a security came over to a group in the row in front of us and us to let us know we weren't supposed to be in here yet, not until 1:30PM, half hour before the show. Say what?!? I didn't remember seeing anything online about this or were there signs on the entry doors. All I recall reading was the doors open 1 hr before show time. Why is this not mentioned online or on the reminder email we get? And, if we weren't supposed to be in there, then why were the doors not closed to prevent entry or have an usher directing people? At the designated time, I believe the lights flashed on/off, then we were allowed to re-enter. The seats are comfortable, our seats were great but it was freaking cold. I was forewarned by a friend of mind who saw the play the previous weekend, to bring a jacket, and I'm glad we did, brrrrr. We were in loge center left, row LB, seats 123 and 125, aisle & 2nd seat. Good view of the stage & sound system. Only part we couldn't see but leaned over to see, was the far left off the stage where Bryce Moore was seated at an office desk. It wasn't a long scene and he only popped up there twice. But other than that, both venue and play were great! I would highly recommend seeing any production here, if you have not done so. Don't miss a piece of Hawaii's history.

    Cheryl R.

    We attended a concert here last night & the building was magnificent!! So much detail, the seats were extremely comfortable

    Devon Allman Project
    Suri S.

    I've seen so many amazing concerts, comedy shows, and even movies here throughout the years! One of our favorite places to go experience the lovely culture, art, music Hawaii has to offer. I saw Ronny Chieng perform here a few months ago and that was a blast! I love all the symphony orchestra concerts they're had over the years as well - even had one covering Harry Potter & Studio Ghibli & Ghostbusters live film with concert. Today, however, was one of my favorite performances of the year. The Journey Through Hawaii - Mana Music Quartet. We had the most talented musicians across Hawaii perform alongside the quartet. And my favorite part was seeing a LIVE painting by Native Hawaiian artist - Solomon Enos - one of my favorite artists I've met! Beautiful, emotional, and absolutely moving. 11/24/24 Highly recommend seeing any performance here. Well maintained and beautiful inside. Concessions located on the second floor for drinks and pupus. If you sign up to be a member, there are exclusive discounts as well. Good way to support our local theatre!

    It's nurse John show
    Ciara N.

    It was very quick to get into the show as long as you have your ticket. The theater is small and in the ladies bathroom there were 4-5 stalls. The lines for drinks were long. They only allow a tumble Inside and that's $20. They do not allow drinks without the tumblers inside. Parking on the same Street within 30ft was about $5. I parked about 1/2 mile away and walked. The show I saw was Nurse John short staffed. A lot of the bits I've already seen on IG. But it was worth it. The seats were comfortable and easy to find. They also have staff helping people find their seats before the show.

    THE MUSIC OF STUDIO GHIBLI 1/13/24
    Angelo A.

    If you've never had the opportunity to visit the Hawaii Theatre for a play, concert, etc. you should do it! If you've visited before, you should do it again! The Hawaii Theatre is a beautiful venue full of history in downtown/chinatown. Seating: Having just seen a few shows at similarly older/historic theaters in New York, these seats felt roomy in comparison! The NY theater stairs were also much steeper. So no complaints with either here. Also, you get a good view of the stage no matter where you sit. Bar: Small bar on the second floor. It's always been crowded every event I've been to so I avoid it. I can wait until after the show to have a drink. Parking: Lots of options. Public garages, private garages and street parking. If you know which side streets to look at, you can almost always find a spot. Location: Chinatown. Honolulu is a big city and not immune to city crime and violence. Practice common sense and awareness. Support the local businesses surrounding the theater before or after your show! There are a number of cafes, restaurants, bakeries, boutiques, etc. just a block or two away.

    Miho W.

    There was a concert by the world-famous blind genius pianist "Mr. Nobuyuki Tsujii". When making my reservation, the payment for the second row of seats from the front of the center of the first floor was confirmed, so I headed to the venue on the day with peace of mind. However, I was guided to the second floor seat. (Why??) When I asked the theater staff to reconfirm, but just they said "I don't know..." and so I stood there without any way to know what happened or what to do. At that time, I had the opportunity to talk to the Japanese staff of ANA, the sponsor of the concert, and I explained my situation. Then she reported to the theater and went to negotiate a change of seat and left. After waiting for a few minutes, she guided me from the front of the first floor to the seat on the left end of the fourth row. The top of the piano had an open high-pitched part, so I could see his right hand clearly. For me, as a piano player, I was very grateful to change to this seat. Moreover, she remade the ticket and brought it to me. I still don't know if it was a mistake on the theater side, or if I was not given a seat in the front row on the first floor for some unexpected reason. Of course, there was no explanation from anyone in the theater. Even so, there were quite a few empty seats around the seat I originally reserved, and I wonder why the audience was not allowed in those seats. Anyway, the concert was wonderful. The piano he played was a smooth and clear melody as if he was listening in a dream. I think the theater has a sound system that even a world-famous pianist like him could play comfortably. The seats on the first floor were cold enough to freeze for more than an hour, but Mr. Tsujii performed enthusiastically while sweating. My body was about to tremble with a sense of elation. I think my heartbeat drew the same vibration every time he put his emotions into the sound of the piano. During the intermission, I finally came to my senses, and left to go to the ladies' room before the second half. However, there was such a long line in the corridor that I didn't know where the end was. After thinking about whether to give up and go back to your seat, I decided to wait in line. I think the restroom is quite insufficient compared to the theater capacity. You can see why some of the spectators watching at the Hawaii Theater sneak out of the venue shortly before the interval. But personally, I didn't want to miss listening to the performance of a genius pianist like him even for a second. And it was on the day of the concert that I received a warning email from the venue about my belongings. So it seemed that many people didn't notice the email, and there were a lot of "no-to-bring" backpacks, large luggage, drinks, etc. on the table at the entrance. I felt like I could somehow nod and accept that my seat was different from what I wanted, but I wonder if that's Hawaii's looseness and charm? I felt that. After all, after listening to the wonderful music, my heart was washed clean and I felt like my anger and disappointment over the seat issue had completely disappeared! 世界的に有名な盲目の天才ピアニスト「Mr. Nobuyuki Tsujii」のコンサートがありました。 予約段階で1階中央前から2列目の席の支払いも確定していたので、安心して当日会場に向かいました。ところが、案内されたのは2階席。 当然私は「??」シアタースタッフに再確認を依頼しても「分からない」と言われなすすべもなく立ち尽くしていました。その時コンサートの主催スポンサーであるANAの日本人スタッフと話すチャンスがあり、私の状況を説明しました。すると彼女はシアター側に報告して席の変更を交渉すると行ってその場を立ち去りました。数分待っていると彼女は私を1階の前から4列目の左側の端の席に案内してくれました。ピアノの屋根は高音部が開いているので私は彼の右手がはっきり見る事が出来ます。ピアノ演奏家の私にとってはこちらの席の方への変更はとても有り難かったです。 しかも彼女はチケットを作り直して私に持って来てくれました。シアター側のミスだったのか、何か予期せぬ理由で1階前列の席を私に与えられなかったのか今も理由は分かりません。もちろんシアターの誰からも何の説明も有りませんでした。それにしても私が元々予約した席の周辺は結構空席があり、何故その席に観客を入れなかったのか不思議です。とにかくコンサートは素晴らしく彼の奏でるピアノはまるで夢の中で聴いている様な滑らかで清らかな旋律でした。彼の様な世界的に有名なピアニストも快適に演奏出来る音響システムだったと思います。1階席は1時間を超える頃は凍える程寒かったですが、Tsujii氏は汗をかきながらの熱演でした。私は高揚感で身体が震えそうでした。彼がピアノの音に感情をぶつけるたびに私の鼓動も同じ波動を描いていたと思います。インターバルの時間はようやく我にかえり、後半の為にレディースルームに行こうと席を立ちました。しかし廊下には最後尾が何処なのか分からないほどの長蛇の列が出来ていました。並ぶべきか諦めて席に戻るべきか考えた挙句、やはり並んで待つことにしました。収容人数に比べて必要な設備がかなり不足している様に思います。ハワイシアターで鑑賞している観客の中にインターバルの少し前に会場をこっそり抜け出す方が居る理由が分かります。でも私的には彼の様な天才ピアニストの演奏を1秒でも聴き逃したく無いと思いました。 それと会場側からの持ち物に関する注意喚起メールが届いたのがコンサート当日でした。だからメールに気付かなかった方が多かった様で入り口のテーブルの上には「持ち込み禁止」のバックパックや大きな荷物、飲み物などが山ほど置かれていました。 私の席が希望していた所と違った事も何となく頷ける気がしましたが、そこがハワイの緩さと愛嬌なのかな?と感じました。やはり素晴らしい音楽鑑賞の後は心が洗われて、怒りや失望の気持ちなんかはすっかり消えていた様に思いました!

    Upper floor seating
    Jamie T.

    I was so excited and honored to attend the Hapa Holiday Extravaganza with Music Director Dane Lam and the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra! This gorgeous theatre is over 100 years old and the ambience truly takes you back in time. They have drinks and light snacks to enjoy in the upper lobby before and during intermission. The staff is very friendly and attentive to help you with finding your seats and every seat in the house is a perfect place to enjoy the performance, sound and perfect experience of the performances. Parking is easy and there are places nearby for an after-show drinks, pizza etc! A cherished evening to remember!

    Right side
    Lala C.

    Attended the Tom Papa comedy show. He did a great set, laughed so hard that tears rolled down my face. Definitely worth seeing him live. Very personable for pictures and after show interactions. So glad we went! The theater seating chart does not do it justice. It doesn't show the seat levels per sections since they differ quite drastically. Also, they should have listed their association with the AC hotel on their site instead of announcing it at the show. By then, it's too late to use. Major disappointment. Very nice theater with the old columns and red drapes maintaining its glory day. Their second floor bar area is quaint for a quick drink to socialize. Area is pretty small but quaint. Don't park at Marks garage. Poorly maintained and laid out. $10 for 2hours. Use other public parking locations only a few blocks away. Won't park there again. The show was great and that's all that matters!

    Orchestra row
    Tash M.

    Trompe l'oeil mosaics adorn this cute little theatre that is located in Chinatown, urban Honolulu. It's a little sketchy in Chinatown at night, especially a lone female attending a show (none of my friends are theater or comedy buffs, oddly enough)...luckily, there is parking close by and everyone attending the show fills the streets, so you feel safe(r). Parking can range from $9+ for a typical show depending on which lot you park in. The theater itself is clean and easy to navigate. I've always enjoyed shows here, except one star knocked off because it's hard to hear in the upper balcony (not just me, I've heard a couple people next to me say "what did they say" in different shows). The bouncers are always nice, same with the bartending staff, and ushers who are plentiful and helpful in finding your seat. I cannot comment on the food (which I think they offer more snack-type items) but just keep in mind that you cannot BYOD/BYOF, so plan ahead. Maybe come a bit earlier and have some JJ Dolans or the AC hotel for some pre-show foods.

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    What movie is playing on Tuesday?

    https://www.hawaiitheatre.com/events/rise-shine-kupuna-movie-mornings-bringing-up-baby-1938/

    Bardavon loge or balcony better?

    It depends how far up you want to go and the view you are looking for. Both are good seats with a full view of the entire stage. Loge is closer but still upstairs. personally I like to sit orchestra and as center that I can.

    Is it a safe area for a solo female event attendee?

    Aloha! We hire a private security detail for every single show at the Hawaii Theatre! They ensure… 

    I bought 2 tickets to an event tonight and can't locate my tickets anywhere in my email. I tried to email & call but haven't heard back yet and was wondering what I should do?

    You probably bought your tickets via Ticketmaster or the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Log in and retrieve your tickets. If you didn't use either, call the box office (when it opens).

    Where can I park if I decide to drive there?

    Aloha! For parking during any of our shows, we offer pre-paid parking for Marks Garage at 22 S. Pauahi Street. Alternately, can park in any of the local municipal parking garages, the closest being the Smith & Beretania underground lot, or the… 

    Are the Loge seats good for seeing a Play? I've read it's best to avoid the Balcony, and I'm sure Orchestra seats are probably the most expensive.

    Loge are excellent, and the balcony isn't bad because the historic theatre was designed as a Broadway style play house, creating excellent acoustics. Personally, I prefer Loge seats for the acoustics and ambience of the entire theatre that you don't… 

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    Entertaining audiences for over 100 years, the Hawaii Theater is a recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

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    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    This was a reasonably fun experience at the Hilton Hawaiian village. We knew it would probably be a…read morebit of a tourist trap, but we figured that we had to try a luau in Hawaii. Book your tickets ahead of time particularly if you want the diamond premiere seating option which guarantees you a table in the first two rows for better entertainment viewing as well as express entry into the venue, first access to the buffet, and a welcome drink plus three cocktails per person. When you enter you are given a welcome Mai Tai and then have to take the obligatory souvenir photo which they will try to sell you later - I think it was $60. We were then shown to a table in the second row which had a great view of the entertainment. These are shared tables where you will likely sit with other families. There was a group "hula lesson" which was silly but sort of fun. They will then release each table to visit the buffet with the first two rows going first. They had a nice variety of hot and cold dishes of varying quality. The pulled pork was probably the best. The beef short ribs were the worst with some portions being almost entirely fat. A gross aspect - there were flies and bugs buzzing around the buffet with no covers on any of the food. Also, keep an eye on the buffet if you want to go back for seconds. At some point they just closed it down with no announcement before they admitted guests who had booked the entertainment only option which did not include the food. There are some restrooms a short walk away just outside the luau area. The bar seemed massively overwhelmed with a huge line the entire night except right after we hit the buffet the first time. I spent part of the night in the long line instead of having a closeup view of the entertainment. Maybe offer the first two diamond premiere rows table service so we wouldn't have to wait in the enormous line. The entertainment was the best part of the experience with some amazing performers including fire dancers. They charge more for the luau on nights when there are fireworks, but they did not seem to make any effort to help you view the fireworks and instead started clearing away all the tables which made us feel like they wanted us to leave before the fireworks even started. Overall, this was a fairly fun experience but I doubt we would visit again on future trips.

    I don't recommend buying show only tickets, you won't be able to see much of anything. The show…read morewhile nice, is on the floor so you can't see much of it. The distance and stage height make it a challenge. I would recommend moving seats closer on sides. Making the dancers go to all areas not just food guests, have some entertainment, hula hoops, games, things for kids. Give more than a single .25 cent soda. They tried. The people putting on show did their best. But you can see the show for free if you walk by the lagoon 15-20 minutes after the show starts. Save your money.

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    Fireworks Luau Every Friday
    Fireworks Luau Every Friday
    Waikiki Starlight Luau
    Waikiki Starlight Luau

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    Manoa Valley Theatre

    Manoa Valley Theatre

    4.5
    (152 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    What a performance…read more.. Thank you to Terry K for taking me on this journey to something that I've never tried personally is to see a play and Manoa Valley Theatre offers us some amazing performances that I've been lucky to see a play though it's never been at Manoa Valley venue itself and what a difference it is. The vibe here is full of energy as many start arriving and you need to check in and verify your seating which the staff does and also informed us that the air conditioning wasn't fully operational and provided us with a bottle water is a nice gesture though was slightly warm the cool Manoa air kept us decently cool. As we get to chill prior by getting a drink and/or snack is nice and there are great options available including some alcohol. Kim's Convenience is the play and from what we were told is once a series on Netflix which I don't have but I like that I have no idea as I can enjoy the play just as they visualize which was great and fun since it was a comedy, if anything the seating leaves no room for anyone to pass in front of you so I had leave the row and wait in the aisle for others to take their seat but in all comfortable and easy to view the play without being blocked from the previous row. Bravo to this creative and wonderful evening with a great friend as doing something unique like this was so much fun and a memorable experience. Thank you!

    The Princess and the Iso Pea was very good. Cast was fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised by the…read morequality of sound, light effects and friendliness of the ushers. Snacks were available for purchase both before the show and during intermission. Cash and card accepted. Parking is available on the street and at Manoa Market place. Manoa Market place was suggested in an email I received from the theater confirming my tickets. Everything was well organized. Warnings: The theater has seen better days and is very dusty. It's an allergy nightmare and if you have a dust allergy request seating away from the walls. Seating is old and uncomfortable. Be prepared if you have back issues, it's an older theater. There is only one women's restroom with 4 stalls. My entire intermission was spent in the line.

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    Kim's Convenience play
    Kim's Convenience play
    Manoa Valley Theatre
    Manoa Valley Theatre

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    Nightmares Live

    Nightmares Live

    4.0
    (36 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    we went to mcdonald's drive through and bought pancakes and they didn't give us any butter knife or…read morefork of syrup either absolutely nothing, how dare they do that to us when we go go there almost everyday to buy food from them and they leave out the essentials like that, omg!!! i want to report them to the better business bureau too now for doing this to us this isn't the first time they've done this to us before either too, omg!!!

    When i was asked to go I thought nah because they're not very scary. When I saw the Facebook page…read moreand saw how well the costumes were I thought maybe it can still be a good adventure. I have to say this was a good scare. The costumes, props and effects were spot on. Many places are super dark like you can't see your hand 5 inches from your face. I had to take creepy small steps just to feel my way and get through this. Actors were professionally made up. it was difficult to tell if it was a dummy or not. I'm not one to scare easy but this place got me to jump twice. They have learned well how to guide people to the positions where they want them to be to get a good scare. And then when you think it's over, it's just like the in the movies. It ain't. hahahahha Some food trucks are set up in the parking lot so you can grab a bite to eat. Parking is across the street at West Marines. They have security there too for the safety of your vehicle. $15 will get you in but we decided to get the $20 Fast Pass to bypass the line. Special thanks to Kevin for setting this up again this year. Highly, highly recommend everyone going to check this out. Well worth it and better than most of the haunts out there.

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    Finished Evil Tiki!  Not only does he talk but his eyes also light up!!!
    Finished Evil Tiki! Not only does he talk but his eyes also light up!!!
    Wait a minute...  There's only supposed to be two Primo Popcorn workers!
    Wait a minute... There's only supposed to be two Primo Popcorn workers!
    What some of us turned into.

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    What some of us turned into.
    Rock-a-Hula

    Rock-a-Hula

    4.2
    (260 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    I've been to about half a dozen luaus on Oahu over the past few years, and Rock-A-Hula is now my…read morefavorite by far! Unlike the others, this is one I'll remember for a long time. The buffet was surprisingly delicious. My favorites were the tofu salad, mac salad, stir-fried noodles, fish, and the pork. Everything was packed with flavor. I'm usually not a dessert person, but the coconut jelly was absolutely amazing. As for the drinks, one Mai Tai had me feeling relaxed, and two had me feeling really good! The highlight of the night was definitely the theater show. It was 90 minutes of nonstop entertainment with incredible live singing, Hawaiian dancing, and amazing performances. It's basically a Las Vegas show! Elvis absolutely stole the show. I was ready to jump out of my seat and start dancing in my slippers! Michael Jackson's Thriller and Billie Jean performances were also incredible. From the outstanding performers to the friendly staff and how well everything was organized, Rock-A-Hula delivered an unforgettable experience. If you're trying to decide which luau to see in Waikiki, this would be my top recommendation!

    If you're looking for something different from a traditional Hawaiian luau, Rock-A-Hula Waikiki is…read morea fantastic option. Located in the Royal Hawaiian. Rather than focusing only on a traditional luau, the show takes you on a journey through the history of Hawaiian music and entertainment. It begins with beautiful hula, Hawaiian chants, and Polynesian performances, then transitions through the evolution of music in Hawaii as different cultures influenced the islands over the decades. The centerpiece of the performance is Elvis Presley, celebrating his special connection to Hawaii through his concerts and movies filmed on the islands. Guests have the opportunity to meet the performers and take photos with the singers, dancers at the end of the show. I loves every minute!

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    Welcome drink Mai Tai
    Welcome drink Mai Tai
    Prime ribs
    Prime ribs
    Salmon Poke

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    Salmon Poke

    Hawaii Theatre Center - movietheaters - Updated August 2026

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