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Experience ʻAuana: a Hawaiʻi-inspired Cirque du Soleil show at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber. Expect high-flying acrobatics, hula-infused storytelling, and an 80-minute theatrical immersion into island legends.
Experience ʻAuana: a Hawaiʻi-inspired Cirque du Soleil show at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber. Expect high-flying acrobatics, hula-infused storytelling, and an 80-minute theatrical immersion into island legends.
The house lights dim and the humid breath of Waikīkī slips through an open hotel lobby; the ocean beyond seems to hold its own applause. In the intimate Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber theatre, ʻAuana opens like a chapter of island lore: acrobats arc through air, hula dancers shape the story, and musicians thread traditional chant with modern pulse.
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Operated by Cirque du Soleil Hawaii · Honolulu, Hawaii
The house lights dim and the humid breath of Waikīkī slips through an open hotel lobby; the ocean beyond seems to hold its own applause. In the intimate Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber theatre, ʻAuana opens like a chapter of island lore: acrobats arc through air, hula dancers shape the story, and musicians thread traditional chant with modern pulse.
The production draws on Hawaiian myths—Maui’s exploits, the surfers’ relationship with the reef—and frames them with Cirque du Soleil’s toolkit of aerial straps, contortion and physical comedy. Honolulu itself is a volcanic plain carved and raised by ancient lava and marine processes; that geology underpins the show’s imagery of islands pulled from the sea and waves that both invite and challenge.
Culturally, ʻAuana is notable for centering local performers alongside international artists, echoing Hawaiʻi’s living practices while packaging them for a global audience. The result is theatrical, not ethnographic: expect stylized hula, dramatized legends, and contemporary staging rather than a museum‑accurate history lesson.
Practical notes: the run is roughly 80 minutes with no intermission; mobile or printed tickets are accepted and seating is theatre-style in a boutique venue. Family-friendly elements appear, but children under 18 must be accompanied. Wheelchair access is provided, and most guests will find the experience physically undemanding—this is performance viewing, not participation.
For planning, arrive early to soak in Kalākaua Avenue’s energy, factor in Waikīkī traffic, and pair the show with a beachfront dinner or an evening walk to digest the rhythms of the islands.
The performance runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.
All sales are final for this production; confirm dates and seating before purchase as refunds are typically not available.
Yes—Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber provides wheelchair-accessible seating; contact the box office in advance to reserve specific accommodations.
Children can attend, but guests under 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older and infants must sit on a lap.
Cirque du Soleil Hawaii operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The house lights dim and the humid breath of Waikīkī slips through an open hotel lobby; the ocean beyond seems to hold its own applause. In the intimate Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber theatre, ʻAuana opens like a chapter of island lore: acrobats arc through air, hula dancers shape the story, and musicians thread traditional chant with modern pulse.
The house lights dim and the humid breath of Waikīkī slips through an open hotel lobby; the ocean beyond seems to hold its own applause. In the intimate Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber theatre, ʻAuana opens like a chapter of island lore: acrobats arc through air, hula dancers shape the story, and musicians thread traditional chant with modern pulse.
The production draws on Hawaiian myths—Maui’s exploits, the surfers’ relationship with the reef—and frames them with Cirque du Soleil’s toolkit of aerial straps, contortion and physical comedy. Honolulu itself is a volcanic plain carved and raised by ancient lava and marine processes; that geology underpins the show’s imagery of islands pulled from the sea and waves that both invite and challenge.
Culturally, ʻAuana is notable for centering local performers alongside international artists, echoing Hawaiʻi’s living practices while packaging them for a global audience. The result is theatrical, not ethnographic: expect stylized hula, dramatized legends, and contemporary staging rather than a museum‑accurate history lesson.
Practical notes: the run is roughly 80 minutes with no intermission; mobile or printed tickets are accepted and seating is theatre-style in a boutique venue. Family-friendly elements appear, but children under 18 must be accompanied. Wheelchair access is provided, and most guests will find the experience physically undemanding—this is performance viewing, not participation.
For planning, arrive early to soak in Kalākaua Avenue’s energy, factor in Waikīkī traffic, and pair the show with a beachfront dinner or an evening walk to digest the rhythms of the islands.