Lūʻau

ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau was created by Mi Nei Oliver-Martins, a multi award-winning Tahitian dancer and native Kauaian. She is the talented dynamo behind ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau; she directs, choreographs, designs the costumes for each number in the production. Mi Nei created ʻAuliʻi from her desire to combine her passions: dance, Hawaiian culture, and ʻohana.

A visit to ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau encompasses all aspects of a traditional Hawaiian lūʻau, from poi-pounding and coconut husking, to mai tais and kalua pork, to hula and fire-knife dancing.

ʻAuliʻi Lū'au is truly the epitome of an authentic Hawaiian lū'au. From the lei-greeters at the front door, to the coconut huskers on the lawn, the guitar players in the crowd, to the hula dancers on stage, every person is a part of Mi Nei’s ʻohana.

Join the ʻohana and experience ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau!

Performances

Authenticity and passion are of utmost importance at ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau! We love to share the story of the journey from Polynesia, to the shores of Kauaʻi. You'll see amazing performances, learn about the significance of each dance, and be awestruck by the daring fire-knife dancers!

Schedule of Festivities

ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau is the only lūʻau on Kauaʻi to showcase an array of authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences. Get here on time to see for yourself!

5:00 pm

  • Check-in lines open and Conch shell greeting

5:00 - 6:00 pm

  • Hawaiian Appetizers

  • Complimentary Cocktails & Open Bar (all night long!)

  • Traditional Polynesian games & life-style demonstrations. Interactive activities may include: fishnet throwing, coconut husking, poi pounding, hula implements and poi balls, coconut palm headband making, lei making, hawaiian tattooing and Hawaiian checkers..

  • Memorable lūʻau photos with our professional photographer (for purchase)

  • Kauaʻi artisans and vendors

5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Hawaiian hula show featuring songs of our islands

  • Hawaiian lūʻau Feast (buffet style)

6:30 - 7:30 pm

  • KAKOU! A celebration of Polynesian! Through song and dance, we visit the islands of Tahiti, Hawaiʻi, Aotearoa and Samoa. Ending our night with the twirling flames of the Siva Afi, or fire knife dance.

7:30 - 8:00 pm

  • Photos with the Polynesian performers

  • Memorable lūʻau photos available for purchase with photographer

  • Kauaʻi artisans and vendors

*Lūʻau start times vary by season and the schedule of festivities is adapted based on the start time.
November – February the lū'au begins at 5 pm.
March – October the lū'au begins at 5:30 pm.

  • “It was a beautiful evening and a great show. The site at the Sheraton was spectacular. The food was superb and the spirit in the air was unforgettable. The actors were excellent. The men dancers were handsome and the ladies were beautiful. The dancing was polished and fun to see. Especially the fire twirling portion of the performance. It was one night I will never forget. AWESOME!”

    Lance386

  • “From the moment we got into line to enter the luau there were things happening all around us: free mai tais, making head pieces, making poi, opening and shredding coconut, a palm-tree climber and constant music with a terrific live combo. There was a buffet of appetizers, the main course as well as dessert selections. Dancers entertained us on stage all during our meal. Then they started the main program. The variety of the dancers, costumes and fire dancing were amazing to watch. We highly recommend this luau.”

    JP Hardgrave, Santa Clarita