Waikiki, Honolulu & Oahu New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dining & Events 2024/2025

Aloha and welcome to our annual Waikiki/Oahu New Year’s Eve guide for all you need to plan a fantastic evening to welcome 2025!

Oahu will be festive with fireworks shows, dancing, parties, decadent dinners and more to welcome in the new year. We organize this page into the following sections:

• New Year’s Eve fireworks shows
• Cruises to see fireworks shows
• New Year’s Eve luau options
• New Year’s Eve buffet dinners in Waikiki
• New Year’s Eve dining with set menus and/or dinner specials for the holiday
• Waikiki restaurants that are open on New Year’s Eve
• New Year’s Eve Parties in and around Waikiki Beach

New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Oahu

We are thrilled to report these exciting fireworks shows for this year! Here’s where to find a spectacular fireworks show on Oahu for New Year’s Eve:

* Waikiki Beach New Year’s Eve Fireworks – a dazzling show is planned for this year. The fireworks set off from a barge that’s centrally located just off Waikiki Beach. For more information, see this link.

* Wai Kai at Ewa Beach will host their second annual New Year’s Eve celebration with fun and fireworks. This family-friendly event will have lawn games, a DJ and more. See this link for more details.

* Ko Olina fireworks – Ko Olina Resort is hosting midnight fireworks that can be viewed from the lagoon beaches.

Honolulu Fireworks Cruises

The following dinner, sight-seeing and entertainment organizations are offering special New Year’s Eve cruises.

• Atlantis Cruises hosts a Majestic New Year’s Eve Cruise with  a DJ and view of the fireworks show. Learn more here.
• Star of Honolulu offers a special, midnight New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise and Show along with views of the Waikiki fireworks show. They offer transportation to and from the harbor. See this link for more information.
• Midnight Gala cruise  – See this link for details.
• New Year’s Eve party cruise with a DJ. See this link for details.
• Waikiki New Year’s Eve Countdown Cruise & Fireworks Show will have a DJ. See this link for more details.

New Year’s Eve Luaus in Waikiki and Honolulu

The following Waikiki luaus are planned for New Year’s Eve. All of them are family and kid-friendly options plus they each provide opportunities for everyone to learn about the Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures.

• Queen’s Luau at the International Marketplace hosts their luau on New Year’s Eve. Front seating (the best seating) pricing starts at $149 for adults.  They have three seating options – Front Row Seating, Middle Row Seating and Back Row Seating. For the best experience, we recommend the front row seating. After the luau, guests are welcome to enjoy the free New Year’s Eve on the Grand Lanai at the International Market Place.
• Waikiki Starlight Luau at Hilton Hawaiian Village hosts a New Year’s Eve Luau on the resort’s Great Lawn. Seating is priced at $299 adult / $130 child. See this link for pricing options, more information and to buy tickets.
• At the historic Aloha Tower in Honolulu, Ka Moana hosts their luau. For their best experience, we recommend their Celebrity seating option which is closest to the stage and offers table service. Tickets for the Celebrity Package are $229 per adult. This price includes transportation from Waikiki.
• Rock-A-Hula dinner show presents a special Midnight New Year’s Show with a luau buffet. The show includes a virtual fireworks display. Pricing $152.80 adult / $91.68 child. See this link for more information.
• Aha Aina, a Royal Hawaiian Luau hosts a New Year’s Eve luau with a 7:00 p.m. check in  time. For their Standard seating, pricing starts at $375 per adult / $250 per child. Luau tickets include access to the New Year’s Eve Pink Disco party at the Royal Hawaiian. See this link to access more information. This luau is oceanfront in Waikiki.

Waikiki New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffets 

Here are special New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day buffets in Waikiki:

• MAC 24/7 at Hilton Waikiki hosts a dinner buffet for $89 adult / $44 child. See menu here. Note that Hilton Waikiki is a different hotel from Hilton Hawaiian Village.
• Edge of Waikiki bar at Sheraton Waikiki hosts A Black & White Affair with a dinner buffet, drinks, champagne toast, live entertainment with a view of Waikiki’s midnight fireworks show. See this link for more information and ticketing options.
• House Without A Key at the Halekulani offers a dinner buffet.for $185 adult / $95 child. This restaurant is oceanfront

New Year’s Eve Dining in Waikiki – Set/Prix Fixe Menus

Many Waikiki restaurants are offering multi-course dinner specials to celebrate a romantic New Year’s Eve. To help you stay within your holiday budget, we try to list restaurants offering special menus from lowest to highest pricing.

A word of advice, if you see something you like, book it as soon as possible. Reservations will book quickly.

• Chart House has only just reopened after a multi-million dollar renovation. They offer a three-course dinner for $95. This restaurant has harbor/ocean views. Added 12/28
• Tiki’s Grill & Bar at the Twin Fin Hotel has a four-course prix-fixe menu for $149.  Additionally, they’re hosting Tiki’s 2025  New Year’s Eve party with live music and DJ after 10pm. Dinner guests receive complimentary entry to the party. The party is reserved for guests age 21 years and older. This restaurant has ocean views and would have a view through/over the palm trees of the Waikiki fireworks.
• Stripsteak Waikiki at the International Market Place has special dinner menu starting at $179 per person.
• Azure at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel offers a special five-course dinner with two different seating options. Pricing for adults start at $250 per person which includes dinner and entrance to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Pink & Pearls New Year’s Eve Party. Azure is a beachfront restaurant. See this link for more information. 
• Orchids at the Halekulani is one of our favorite upscale restaurants. Orchids is hosting a multiple-course dinner menu, for $275. This restaurant is oceanfront.
• Le Mer at the Halekulani Hotel presents a seven-course luxury dinner for $560. This restaurant is oceanfront.

Additional Waikiki Restaurants Open on New Year’s Eve

The following Waikiki restaurants are open for New Year’s Eve. Some of them have special menu items for New Year’s Eve, but at our last check, they had not published set/prix-fixe menus.

• Eating House 1849 By Roy Yamaguchi at the International Market Place will be open with their standard menu along with some specials for the evening. Last year, they had their standard menu along with some entree specials.
• Herringbone Waikiki at the International Market Place is open. In previous years they’ve had a dinner special for the evening.
• Pesca Waikiki Beach at the top of the Ilikai is open and may provide a special dinner menu. This restaurant has excellent views of Waikiki Beach and the city.
• Tropics Bar & Grill at Hilton Hawaiian Village will offer some New Year’s Eve dinner specials along with their standard menu. This restaurant is beach front.
• Morimoto Asia Waikiki at Alohilani Hotel -This restaurant has ocean views from across Kalakaua Avenue.
•  DK Steak House at Marriott Waikiki has some tables with tropical/ocean views.
• Michel’s at the Colony Surf is a French restaurant located a bit away from the heart of Waikiki, It’s at the foot of Diamond Head. It has a superb oceanfront setting.
• Monkeypod Kitchen Waikiki at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is a relatively new restaurant to Waikiki, but there are several other Monkeypod Kitchens in Hawaii. This restaurant is one of our favorites for casual dining and this Waikiki location has a wonderful beachfront.
• Lulu’s Waikiki is open. This restaurant has ocean views.
• Deck. at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel. This restaurant has excellent views of Diamond Head.
• Mahina & Sons at the Surfjack Hotel is open.
• Basalt Waikiki at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Hotel is open and usually has a special dinner menu.
• Tommy Bahama Restaurant in Waikiki. This restaurant has a  tropical, urban setting.
• Hideout at the Laylow in Waikiki. This restaurant has a tropical, urban setting.
• UMI by Vikram Garg at Halepuna Hotel.
• Ruth Chris at Waikiki Beach Walk.
• Wolfgang’s Steakhouse has an urban tropical setting at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 

Check for more Waikiki/Honolulu/Oahu restaurant availability at OpenTable.com. Make sure you customize the search criteria for your desired time and number in your party.

New Year’s Eve Parties, Concerts, Clubs in/near Waikiki

Several Waikiki and Honolulu clubs and bars are planning New Year’s Eve parties! Here are all the New Year’s Eve parties in Waikiki or walkable-ish from Waikiki. Note that most, but not all of the following parties are designated for those who are ages 21 years and up.

• International Marketplace hosts their annual New Year’s Eve party on the Grand Lanai with entertainment, a fashion show and a rooftop pineapple drop at midnight. This is a free, family-friendly event. For details, see this link.
• Tiki’s Grill and Bar at the new Twin Fin Hotel in hosts Tiki’s Waikiki New Year’s Eve Sparkle and Shine Party 2025 NYE featuring live music and DJ. Note that dinner guests (ages 21 years and up) may enter for free. See this link for tickets to the party only. Note that this location will have views, thought somewhat limited through/over the palm trees, of the Waikiki Beach fireworks show.
• Edge of Waikiki bar at Sheraton Waikiki hosts A Black & White Affair  with a dinner buffet, drinks, champagne toast, live entertainment with a view of Waikiki’s midnight fireworks show. See this link for more information and ticketing options.
• On New Year’s Eve, Blue Note Hawaii blue presents two concerts with Hawaii’s own Iam Tongi. Note that he will also be performing on the 27th, 28th and 30th, as well. 2
• The District, a nightclub near Ala Moana Center, celebrates Glitz and Glam NYE 2025. Tickets start at $40.
• Buho Cantina hosts “Tacos, Tequila, y Fiesta!” NYE Bash with live DJ music. This roof top Mexican bar and grill will have views of the Waikiki midnight fireworks show. Tickets are $30 pre-sale. See this link for more information.
• Hideout at The Laylow hosts Champagne Dreams with DJ music and dancing. Tickets start at $90. See this link for more information.
• Sky Waikiki hosts New Year’s Eve “All Black Everything.” See this link for more information. Tickets start at $200. This rooftop Waikiki venue offers views of the Waikiki fireworks.
• SurfJack Hotel plans to hosts New Year’s Eve party. See this link for more details.
• The Royal Hawaiian hosts Pink Disco for New Year’s Eve 2025.
• The House of Art Hawaii hosts New Year’s Eve 2025 Children of the Sun at Romer Waikiki Ambassador. Tickets start at $75.
• Aloha Tower NYE 2025 is a party worth mentioning, though it’s not walkable from Waikiki. We mention it because of the historic location and because it will be a large gathering with multiple music styles, a food lounge and more. Though some of the promo photos show fireworks in the background, there won’t be a fireworks show at Aloha Tower, however, from the harbor, you can get a distant view of the midnight fireworks from Waikiki. Learn more details here.

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Notes:

As you’re making your Waikiki, Honolulu and Oahu New Year’s Eve plans and reviewing this list of great things to do, please note the following:

• We recommend you make reservations, order tickets, etc. as soon as possible to secure the place and time you like.
• We have listed the base prices for parties and dinners. You should assume that taxes and gratuity are additional costs.
• Several Waikiki Beach hotel-based restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve. Check directly with the concierge of your accommodations for their special meals and events.
• As New Year’s Eve approaches, we may be adding more events, so do check back. We will indicate additions by noting the date added.
• If you are visiting Waikiki at Christmastime, see our Waikiki Christmas Guide.
• If you are visiting Waikiki for the first or second time, check out the following articles to help you enjoy your visit:
  • Planning a Oahu vacation around a holiday
  • Oahu vacation itinerary 
  • What you need to know for a December Hawaii vacation
• Learn  how to say Happy New Year in Hawaii: Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

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