Join in on a feast for the senses at this celebration at the Royal Kona Resort Luau. Music, dance, and Polynesian culture combine under the starry night sky as you savor an island-style buffet. Take part in arts and crafts, witness a traditional imu ceremony, and be awed by the fire dancing finale.

As you enter the beautiful luau grounds, you're greeted with an exquisite shell lei. Say hello to your hosts and listen to the storyteller recount legends of the South Pacific, including those of the night marchers—ghosts of ancient warriors—against a backdrop of flickering torches. Head to the bar for a tropical Mai Tai or an island-brewed beer before heading to your seat.

From the stage drifts Hawaiian folk music, a relaxed soundtrack that pairs perfectly spectacular views of the Kona Coast sunset. Once it’s announced that the feast has officially begun, gather around the imu—a traditional underground oven—and watch as the slow-roasted Kalua pork is served. Dine on local delicacies before watching a show that features the graceful movements of hula dancers. The night ends with the rhythms of hypnotic beating drums and an epic fire dance finale.

Sample dinner menu includes:

Main dishes

Kalua pork
Island fish with tartar sauce and lemon
Luau chicken
Honey- and soy-braised beef

Sides

Hawaiian sweet potatoes
Rice
Green salad with choice of dressing
Tomato and onion in herb vinaigrette
Three bean salad
Fresh pineapple
Poi
Lomi Lomi salmon
Potato and macaroni Salad
Coconut dinner rolls

Desserts:

Coconut cake
Coconut haupia (pudding)
Jell-O
Pineapple upside-down cake

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