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

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

Venues don’t typically announce what they are hosting for the coming holiday until November or December. So, this page will be in transition until December. As we update this page for the upcoming New Year’s Eve, we will note those events with 2024/2025 at the end of that listing.

In the meantime, it is helpful for you to look through the events that were held last New Year’s Eve as it is likely that a similar event will be held on December 31, 2024 to welcome in 2025.

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Oahu will be festive with fireworks, dancing, parties, decadent dinners and more to welcome in the new year.

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. 2024/2025

* Oahu North Shore fireworks – Turtle Bay Resort plans a festive evening for their guests, which will include a soiree and midnight fireworks. Check for details at this link.

* Ko Olina fireworks – Ko Olina typically plans a New Year’s Eve fireworks show, however the resort tends to keep it hush hush. If you are staying in Ko Olina, check with your resort for more information. In the meantime, we will keep our eyes and ears open for any details.

* Wai Kai at Ewa Beach will host a brand new New Year’s Eve celebration with fireworks. This event will have family-friendly areas and 21+ areas. See this link for more information. (Added 12/27)

Honolulu Fireworks Cruises, Dinner Cruises & Parties

• Atlantis Cruises hosts a Majestic New Year’s Eve Cruise with  a DJ and view of the fireworks show. Learn more here. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• New Year’s Eve party cruise with DJs. See this link for details. 2024/2025

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 New Year’s Eve on the Grand Lanai at the International Market Place. 2024/2025
• Waikiki Starlight Luau at Hilton Hawaiian Village hosts a New Year’s Eve Luau on New Year’s Eve. General seating is priced at $350 adult / $195 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. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• Aha Aina, a Royal Hawaiian Luau hosts a New Year’s Eve luau with a 7pm opening time. For their Premium seating, pricing starts at $325 per adult. Luau tickets include access to the New Year’s Eve party, the Pink Disco at the Royal Hawaiian. 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:

• 100 Sails Restaurant at Prince Waikiki. See this link for their special New Year’s Eve and Day buffet menu. This restaurant has ocean/harbor views.
• Retro Rewind at Sheraton Waikiki includes a dinner buffet, drink tickets and live entertainment through the evening. Pricing starts at $275 per adult and $200 per child. Pricing depending upon seating location. See this link for more information. Note that Sheraton Waikiki is oceanfront and will have views of the midnight fireworks.
• Azure Restaurant at the Royal Hawaiian TBD for 2022/2023

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 three-course holiday menu for $95. See the holiday menu from their homepage. This restaurant has harbor/ocean views.
• 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. 2024/2025
• Herringbone Waikiki at the International Market Place presents a four-course menu for $130.
• Pesca Waikiki Beach at the top of the Ilikai presents a four-course holiday dinner for $149 on New Year’s Eve. This restaurant has excellent views of Waikiki Beach and the city. (Added 12/21)
• Quiora Waikiki at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach presents a five-course New Year’s Eve dinner for $155. This restaurant has distant ocean views.
• Stripsteak Waikiki at the International Market Place has special  menu starting at $165 per person.
• Bali Steak & Seafood at Hilton Hawaiian Village – four-course dinner for $195 per person. To see the menu, go to this page and click on the New Year’s Eve link under menus. This restaurant has ocean views.
• 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. 2024/2025

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, had not published set/prix-fixe menus.

• Eating House 1849 By Roy Yamaguchi at the International Market Place will be open and may have specials the evening. Last year, they had their standard menu along with some entree specials . 2024/2025
• Deck. at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel. This restaurant has excellent views of Diamond Head. 2024/2025
• Mahina & Sons at the Surfjack Hotel is open. 2024/2025
• The Buffet at Hyatt is open. This restaurant has ocean views.
• 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. 2024/2025
• Hideout at the Laylow in Waikiki. This restaurant has a tropical, urban setting.
• Ruth Chris at Waikiki Beach Walk.

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, 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. Details TBD. 2024/2025
• 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  Party 2024 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. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• Alohilani Resort in Waikiki hosts New Year’s Eve 2024 Interstellar Futuristic Fantasy. Tickets start at $175.  See this link for more information. This location will have some limited/obstructed views of the midnight fireworks on Waikiki Beach.
• The District, a nightclub near Ala Moana Center, celebrates 24 Karat NYE 2024. Tickets start at $45.
• Buho Cantina hosts 2024 New Year Part with live DJ music. This roof top Mexican bar and grill will have views of the Waikiki midnight fireworks show. Tickets are $100 pre-sale. See this link for more information.
• Hideout at The Laylow hosts a New Year’s Eve 2024 with live DJ music. Pre-sale tickets starting at $75 and $95 for the day of the event. See this link for more information.
• Sky Waikiki hosts New Year’s Eve 2024 Extravaganza. See this link for more information. Tickets start at $150. This rooftop Waikiki venue offers views of the Waikiki fireworks.
• SurfJack Hotel plans to hosts New Year’s Eve party. Details TBD.
• Pesca Waikiki Beach at the top of the Ilikai hosts 2024 New Year party with live music by Bobby Moderow, Jr and friends. Tickets are $150. See this link for more information. This venue has excellent views of Waikiki Beach. (Added 12/21)
• Retro Rewind at Sheraton Waikiki has several different seating packages with tickets starting at $275 for adults. Most tickets include a buffet dinner. The Sheraton is oceanfront in Waikiki.
• The Royal Hawaiian hosts Pink Disco for New Year’s Eve.
• The House of Art Hawaii hosts New Year’s Eve 2024 Year of the Dragon part. They’re offering several packages with standard entry for $75. Some packages include dinner. See this link for more information. (Added 12/21)
• The Hilton Hawaiian Village hosts dinner and concert featuring Kimie Miner. Tickets are $380 adult / $150 child. See this link for more information. (Added 12/26)

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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 
• Learn  how to say Happy New Year in Hawaii: Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

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