3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Waikoloa, Big Island

Paul "Kona Kozy" Kozak, a veteran Las Vegas and New York comedy club entertainer, brings a world-class magic show to the Kohala Coast. Every show is different but, guaranteed, each one is hilarious. Held within his fine-art tiki gallery, the shows will truly have you asking "How'd he do that?" for days afterward. Kozy knows his stuff: he once did a command performance for Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The show is for ages 18 and up; there are two shows nightly.

Presented outdoors at the Kamehameha Court, the aptly subtitled "Our Big Island Story" features song and a fire-knife dance as well as a delicious buffet with Big Island–grown luau choices and more familiar fare and tropical drinks. Pay a small fee and upgrade to Alii seating for a front-row vantage; unlimited cocktails, beer, and wine; and your own buffet station. A children's station has kid favorites. Delicious desserts such as haupia (coconut pudding) cream puffs and Kona-coffee cheesecake top it all off.

In a setting overlooking the white sands of Anaehoomalu Bay, this Polynesian luau includes a spectacular Samoan fire-dance performance as well as traditional music and dances from Pacific Island cultures. Making use of island ingredients such as Waipio Valley poi, Keahole shrimp, and Pulehu steaks, the menu by executive chef Jayson Kanekoa treats guests to authentic island flavors. Probably the most affordable luau on the island, they also offer an open bar.