Transport your guests to the tropical paradise of Hawaii with authentic island entertainment from 29 performers across the globe. These talented Hawaiian musicians, hula dancers and cultural performers bring the spirit of aloha to weddings, parties and corporate events with traditional music, dance and storytelling that captures the essence of Polynesian culture.
With 64 reviews averaging 5 out of 5 stars, these Hawaiian entertainers offer everything from intimate ukulele serenades to full island bands complete with steel guitars, traditional drums and authentic costumes. Pricing starts from $84 with an average booking cost of $477. Use the filters below to find the right Hawaiian entertainment for your special occasion.
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Add to favouritesHawaiian entertainment draws on the music and dance of the Hawaiian islands, a Polynesian tradition with its own instruments, language and choreography. The core sound combines ukulele, slack-key acoustic guitar and lap steel (or "Hawaiian") guitar, often with upright bass and vocals in Hawaiian and English. Hula completes the picture, with auana (modern hula) generally booked for events and kahiko (traditional ceremonial hula) reserved for cultural settings.
Bookings typically fall into three formats: a solo or duo ukulele act for background music and acoustic sets, a small band with steel guitar and bass for fuller sound, or a band paired with one or more hula dancers for a complete show. Some acts also offer a brief lei greeting on arrival or short audience hula lessons. For broader Polynesian programming with Tahitian or Samoan elements, ask whether the act specialises in Hawaiian repertoire specifically or covers wider Pacific styles.
Luaus, tropical-themed corporate events, summer parties and beach or poolside weddings are the most common bookings. Hotel and resort entertainment, cruise and travel-industry events, and milestone birthdays with a Hawaii theme also book regularly. Acts adapt easily to background sets during a meal or ceremony, then build into more energetic hula performances later. For events with a wider tropical brief, consider pairing with steel bands for a Caribbean section, ukulele players for additional acoustic sets, or wider Caribbean music acts for a multi-region tropical programme. Outdoor entertainment options also work well alongside Hawaiian acts at festival-style and garden events.
Solo ukulele performers and acoustic duos sit at the lower end of the range, starting around $84. A small band with steel guitar and vocalist sits mid-range, and full productions with band plus hula dancers reach $1200. The average booking is $477. Travel is a significant factor for this category given the geographic concentration of authentic Hawaiian acts; performers based outside Hawaii or major tourist hubs may cost less but vary in cultural expertise.
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