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50 Amazing Luau Party Ideas for a Fun Summer Party!

From mouthwatering recipes and creative decor to entertaining games and lively music, we’ve rounded up an extensive collection of inspiration to ensure you host an extraordinary party!

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50 Amazing Luau Party Ideas for a Fun Summer Party!

Luau Party Ideas FAQs

What is a Luau?

A luau is a traditional Hawaiian feast and celebration that includes food, music, dance, and cultural performances, bringing people together for a festive and enjoyable gathering.

How can I decorate a luau party?

For an authentic backyard luau party atmosphere, decorate with luau party decorations such as tiki torches, flower leis, and inflatable palm trees. Set up a lively tiki bar, scatter hula-hoops, and for added entertainment provide a ukulele so your guests can play around and create the perfect tropical soundtrack! Use some sand and palm leaves to create a beautiful centrepiece.

What food can I serve at a Luau?

Serve a delicious spread of Hawaiian and Polynesian-inspired savoury dishes and desserts, including kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, grilled fish, lomi lomi salmon, poi, haupia, pineapple fried rice, macaroni salad, fresh fruit, like kiwi, and refreshing drinks, like pineapple juice, or cocktails like Mai Tais and Pina Coladas.

What music should I play at a Luau?

Set the mood for your Luau, by playing a combination of traditional Hawaiian music from artists like Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and The Brothers Cazimero, along with popular tropical tunes such as “Pearly Shells,” the “Hawaii Five-O” theme song, and “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys.

What is a fun party activity for a luau?

Treat your party guests to a hula dance lesson by some professional hula dancers, a limbo contest, a DIY photo booth with tropical-themed props, like beach balls and flower garlands, and a mesmerizing fire dance performance to entertain and awe everyone.

How to make a Luau kid-friendly?

Decorate your luau kids party with playful elements, offer child-friendly Hawaiian dishes and mocktails, organize interactive games and craft stations, hire a face painter, play upbeat kid-friendly music, and provide luau party favors, such as sunglasses, beach towels, flip-flops, and hula skirts.

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50 Luau Party Ideas