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 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 early 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. As you will see, we have many 2024/2025 events listed.

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

* 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. More information to be released. 2024/2025

* 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.

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 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. 2024/2025
• 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 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. 2024/2025

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. 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

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
• 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 dinner menu starting at $179 per person. 2024/2025
• 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, they had not published set/prix-fixe menus.

• House Without A Key and Orchids at the Halekulani are two of our favorite upscale restaurants. These restaurants are beside of each other and both offer oceanfront settings. 2024/2025
• 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
• Herringbone Waikiki at the International Market Place is open. In previous years they’ve had a dinner special for the evening. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• Morimoto Asia Waikiki at Alohilani Hotel -This restaurant has ocean views from across Kalakaua Avenue.2024/2025
•  DK Steak House at Marriott Waikiki has some tables with tropical/ocean views. 2024/2025
• Michel’s at the Colony Surf is a French restaurant located a bit away from the heart of Waikiki at the foot of Diamond Head. It has a superb oceanfront setting. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• Lulu’s Waikiki is open. This restaurant has ocean views. 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
• Basalt Waikiki at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Hotel is open and usually has a special dinner menu. 2024/2025
• 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. 2024/2025
• UMI by Vikram Garg at Halepuna Hotel. 2024/2025
• Ruth Chris at Waikiki Beach Walk. 2024/2025
• Wolfgang’s Steakhouse has an urban tropical setting at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. 2024/2025

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. 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 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
• 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. 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 Glitz and Glam NYE 2025. Tickets start at $40. 2024/2025
• 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. See this link for more details. 2024/2025
• 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)
• 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. 2024/2025

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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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