Wondering what to do in Maui after dark? Check out these six awesome nightlife spots on your next Hawaiian getaway.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Whether or not you choose to stay at the resort, you can enjoy some of the most entertaining, traditionally inspired nightlife on the island at Kaanapali Beach Hotel, where nightly hula shows under the stars showcase this traditional dance. On Friday nights, the hula ante is upped with the weekly Halau Friday Night, which features dozens of hula students from around the island showing off their best moves. Don’t miss the whimsical Kupanaha Magic Dinner Theater, either: This evening of entertainment and traditional Hawaiian feasting will have you laughing out loud as you learn about Hawaii’s past.
Old Lahaina Luau
Hawaiian nightlife and luaus go hand in hand, and you’ll have plenty of options around Maui if you want to spend a warm Hawaiian evening sipping cocktails and watching traditional performances. The Old Lahaina Luau is widely considered the island’s best, thanks to an oceanfront setting, top-quality Hawaiian food and an evening of storytelling through hula dancing.
Ulalena
If the theater is calling your name, enjoy an evening of entertainment at Ulalena, quickly becoming the island’s best bet for a traditional theater production. A state-of-the-art theater, breathtaking acrobatics and traditional dances, songs and chants make for a special evening in Lahaina.
South Shore Tiki Lounge
If you’re looking for dinner, drinks and dancing all in one place, spend an evening enjoying the fresh pizzas and live music at South Shore Tiki Lounge. The menu focuses on burgers and pizza, while the strong, island-themed cocktails will give you just enough liquid courage to join the fun on the outdoor patio — one of the best spots for dancing on the island.
Kahale’s Beach Club
You won’t find hula dancers or over-the-top tiki themes at Kahale’s Beach Club, a true local dive where you can drink and dance all night, minus the tourist trappings. Live music spans from Hawaiian to rock and country.
Lobby Lounge at the Four Seasons Maui
For a more refined evening out with a dash of sophistication, hit up the Lobby Lounge at the Four Seasons Maui. Here, the experience is defined by the bar’s handcrafted cocktails, accompanied by hula dancing in the early evening and live contemporary music as the night wears on.
(Featured image: W. Tipton)
