Rock-A-Hula
Rock-A-Hula
4.5
About
The new "Rock-A-Hula" show is Waikiki's largest cast, concert-quality show featuring powerful Hawaiian and Polynesian music, hula and fire-knife dancing, alongside the greatest rock n' roll performances of superstars past and present at the 750-seat multimillion-dollar Royal Hawaiian Theater. The show opens 6 days a week year-round (dark Mondays). Cocktail, luau under the stars and gourmet dining packages available.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingAdmission tickets
from
$86.00
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Rock-A-Hula and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Neighborhood: Waikiki
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
1,452 within 3 miles
Attractions
397 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
1,533 reviews
Excellent
1,021
Very good
300
Average
107
Poor
55
Terrible
50
Amy M
Naperville, IL14 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We booked this show very last minute through our hotel concierge. It was New Years Eve and we had zero dinner plan. While this is booked as a luau, it is more of a stage show with Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators. While not what I was expecting, it was really some decent family fun. Think Vegas style performance. Luau food was decent. Prime Rib was quite good. Buffet seating was quite crowded however. If you’re looking for a stage show, this is really kinda fun. If you want a more traditional luau, you would appreciate some of the other venues on the island that are outdoors along the beach. This is in a shopping mall.
Written January 2, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tami E
Abbotsford, Canada14 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Our family of 4 attended this Luau tonight, after looking around for the best Luau on Oahu! We all had a great time, and the buffet dinner was really well enjoyed! The show afterwards was spectacular!! All of the performers, which included talented singers, dancers, fire baton, Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators, were beyond talented and entertaining!! Cannot recommend enough!
Written May 7, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Vicky C
11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This is not your typical luau show hence the name, Rock-a-hula! However I enjoyed the fusion of Elvis and MJ with the Polynesian twist.
The food options are amazing, as you can find something for every group to enjoy. I especially loved the Teri chicken and carving station. Sooo ono! I suggest you go up for seconds.
As for the dance crew, staff and management, what an amazing team. The dancers looked enthusiastic to be there. Btw, the pregnant lady dancing so gracefully and keeping up with everyone was special. The staff and management were so accommodating and always working with a smile. Shout out to Deyvon! Oh and I can't forget the impersonators for Elvis & MJ, as well as the fire knife dancer and the local artist, Mahealani. Thank you for making it a memorable night. You guys made the show with the energy you brought to the stage.
Overall, it was an A-mazing show and I can't wait to go back.
The food options are amazing, as you can find something for every group to enjoy. I especially loved the Teri chicken and carving station. Sooo ono! I suggest you go up for seconds.
As for the dance crew, staff and management, what an amazing team. The dancers looked enthusiastic to be there. Btw, the pregnant lady dancing so gracefully and keeping up with everyone was special. The staff and management were so accommodating and always working with a smile. Shout out to Deyvon! Oh and I can't forget the impersonators for Elvis & MJ, as well as the fire knife dancer and the local artist, Mahealani. Thank you for making it a memorable night. You guys made the show with the energy you brought to the stage.
Overall, it was an A-mazing show and I can't wait to go back.
Written March 18, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kaylin A
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
DO NOT BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE. My two friends and I attended the Rockahula experience as vips in late august. Unfortunately, we really did not enjoy the experience. The quality of the dinner was very low to the point that one of our party did not eat it. It was unlike the other hawaiian food we ate on our trip. The venue for dinner was also loud and strange, when we read that it would be outdoors we did not picture a mall rooftop next to a road. The seating for dinner was also cramped and unenjoyable. Additionally, the process of being herded through the different parts of dinner and going to the show was slow and strangely managed.
The show was also disappointing, we were especially shocked and confused that about a third of the show featured Michael Jackson. We researched later and found he has no significant connection to Hawaii. If we had known of this cameo before seeing the show, we would not have attended.
Throughout the experience your staff were friendly, which was a bright point of the evening. However, our party left the event wishing we hadn't attended. For the price of the event, we expected a quality meal and show and we left dissatisfied. We brought this concern up to the customer service and were basically told “too bad” and received no kind of compensation or refund. It took months before someone was able to get back to us and our email was ignored until we called. Very poor customer experience.
The show was also disappointing, we were especially shocked and confused that about a third of the show featured Michael Jackson. We researched later and found he has no significant connection to Hawaii. If we had known of this cameo before seeing the show, we would not have attended.
Throughout the experience your staff were friendly, which was a bright point of the evening. However, our party left the event wishing we hadn't attended. For the price of the event, we expected a quality meal and show and we left dissatisfied. We brought this concern up to the customer service and were basically told “too bad” and received no kind of compensation or refund. It took months before someone was able to get back to us and our email was ignored until we called. Very poor customer experience.
Written December 11, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Okiedevildog
Oklahoma1,146 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
OH NO!!! VIP nooooo....
Wife wanted a luau while staying in Waikiki Beach and wife told the hotel concierge that we wanted a real beach luau. She advised it was booked up and see what could be done. (She was great). She called while we were leaving the Pearl Harbor Memorial and explained that she found one inside with dinner and luau dancing. I was skeptical but wife still wanted to experience it. So I agreed (she’s the wife) anyhow not what we thought, especially for $165, it was a gentleman playing and singing from the Midwest and it was young man and one young girl mostly doing the luau. The food wasn’t good at all; most everyone’s steak was RARE, chicken was tender, the veggies are what they are and pineapple was fresh. We spoke with others around us about their thoughts and they too were displeased. Save money this isn’t worth it. Just keeping it.
Wife wanted a luau while staying in Waikiki Beach and wife told the hotel concierge that we wanted a real beach luau. She advised it was booked up and see what could be done. (She was great). She called while we were leaving the Pearl Harbor Memorial and explained that she found one inside with dinner and luau dancing. I was skeptical but wife still wanted to experience it. So I agreed (she’s the wife) anyhow not what we thought, especially for $165, it was a gentleman playing and singing from the Midwest and it was young man and one young girl mostly doing the luau. The food wasn’t good at all; most everyone’s steak was RARE, chicken was tender, the veggies are what they are and pineapple was fresh. We spoke with others around us about their thoughts and they too were displeased. Save money this isn’t worth it. Just keeping it.
Written May 2, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Howard P
Lower Hutt, New Zealand8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Reading through the other reviews, I feel like we must have seen a completely different show. We went in January 2024 and it was dreadful. Dancing was poor and amateurish, the Elvis and Michael Jackson impersonators were very average. The highlight was the young man who did the fire dance, he was really very professional and gave a skilled performance. Sadly, we wouldn’t recommend this show to anyone.
Written January 14, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sue S
Minneapolis, Minnesota72 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This show has no continuity. It starts with Hawaii in the 20’s and goes through the 70’s and then goes to Michael Jackson and an unknown (to us)female singer. We bought our tickets online 24 hours in advance, so there was a discount of $20. We paid $49 for the show only. It’s an older theater, but all of the seats are good. The show starts out very lively, the band is excellent. The Elvis impersonator is pretty good, however his finish was stronger than his beginning. When Michael Jackson comes out the Hawaii vibe ends. The MJ impersonator is a great dancer, as are the other dancers in the show. There is a female singer that holds the microphone so close to her mouth, that you can’t understand her. Then at the end they throw a Fire Dancer in, he is great, but it’s just not cohesive. The Band is excellent, but I would save your money. You can find some free music on Waikiki Beach that would probably be more enjoyable.
Written February 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ed U
Hewitt Texas7 contributions
Apr 2022
Had VIP tickets but service was extremely poor. Seated at 5:45PM, was not served main course until 7:45 and only because I brought problem up to server. Received main dish at 7:00PM but it was barely warm. Sent it back and did not received another plate until 7:15PM. Again, it was barely warm. Ate some of it but was not pleased. Served desert at 7:40PM exactly when the stage show was starting. Never did receive additional water, did not receive any coffee, and failed to get any bar service. The show was okay but have seen much better. Elvis impersonator had PASTE ON sideburns which detracted from image. Only sang a little of each song but never did a complete song. Also, dancers moving around stage during presentation was distracting and annoying. Michael Jackson impersonator was okay. Band music was best part of the show. NO manager was available at conclusion of show to contact about experience. Visit to Polynesian Cultural Center show and buffet are by far the best way to spend your money. Had to apologize to my guests as my prior salesmanship of show was disappointing. Not worth the money, nor time and will never go again.
Written May 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
jmbrod
Canton, MI1 contribution
Dec 2019
I knew going into this show it wasn't a true Luaus. The show was average and have seen better on Cruise Ships. The service and food was terrible. They advertise a lobster for the VIP package and all you get is 1/2 a lobster tail. Also, the food was late getting to our table and it was cold. It was replaced but by the time we started our main course, people were started to sit down after the buffet version above us. Hard to eat a meal with people looking over you. I complained to the staff and didn't really get anywhere. I was referred to the Hawaii Luaus in regards to a refund and after a few emails (they said they met their requirement) they gave me a $20 discount. To me, if you go, don't get the VIP package. I would suggest another venue if possible.
Written January 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rebecca S
Corona del Mar, CA3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Fantastic food. The location was magnificent with breezes all around the outside venue. The service was above and beyond. Sheena made us feel warm and fuzzy Cannot give more than 5 stars but wish we could.
Written October 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
How do you choose the chicken/steak instead of the fish/steak option for the dinner?
Written April 12, 2022
Richard G
Riverside, California
The last two years we have seen the same show. We will be visiting again this summer. Will the show be different for July 2020 than the last two years.
Written January 16, 2020
We saw the show with Elvis and Michael Jackson. We enjoyed it so much that we could easily see it every year. We talked to Michael Jackson impersonator for 30 minutes after the show which was very interesting and fun for us. You should go see it again and the show may be a little different from 2 years ago.
Written January 19, 2020
I'm trying to decide whether to do the VIP or just the show. I noticed you said just the show. I'm wondering what the difference is in the quality of viewing the show if you don't buy the VIP meal. Cannot imagine that the VIP meal is worth the additional $90 or so. But I'm just concerned how good the "cheap seats" are. No idea how large the place is. Thanks!
Written May 6, 2019
This is our poinion, VIP meal was too much for us,so $90dallers meal was little expencive. But it was so good. Foutunatlly, we seated at the front line of the down level.So I got a flowerlei. Elvis go around upper level also. The thaeter is not so big, so even if you seat at upper level seat, you can enjoy the show well.
Written May 9, 2019
What happens if it rains and you booked the luau package
Written April 24, 2018
The area you eat in is on top floor under cover where the entrance doors are to the show and it is covered so no chance of rain affecting your meal
Written April 25, 2018
there were specials in the brouchers we picked up at the airport on arrivals & if it is within your budget go for the sit down 3 course meal & meet & greet one of the stars....you will enjoy it
Written January 28, 2018
Maybe opt for just the show rather than the ones with a meal.. The theatre is small enough for a good view so I'm sure he will enjoy it
Written May 28, 2016
is it wheelchair accessible and drop off and pickup at our hotel
Written March 20, 2016
Thank you for reading my review. They are ADA compliant. Plus their staff is amazing and will meet your needs. Reach out to rock a hula group You will truly enjoy it
Written March 21, 2016
Showing results 1-10 of 11
Related Stories
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing