How far is Blue Dragon Tavern from Mauna Lani?

Blue Dragon Tavern is roughly fifteen minutes from most Mauna Lani homes, a short and scenic drive north along the Kohala coast.

What days does Blue Dragon Tavern have live music?

Shows run Thursday through Sunday on an open-air dance floor. On the first Monday of every month, Blue Dragon hosts an Open Mic and Karaoke Night with no cover.

Do I need to buy tickets ahead, or can I pay at the door?

Tickets are available at the door, but entry depends on capacity, so buying ahead through the venue's Upcoming Shows page is the surest way to secure the show you want. Seating is general admission and first come, first served.

Does Blue Dragon Tavern take dinner reservations?

Dinner reservations are taken only for parties of six or more. Smaller groups are seated on a first come, first served basis.

A Big Island Evening

Live Music and Open Air Dancing at Blue Dragon Tavern

Live music and dancing at Blue Dragon Tavern on the Big Island

The Night Out

Beyond the Resort

Some of the best nights on the Big Island happen well beyond the resort. A short drive north of Mauna Lani, on the Kohala coast, a local crowd gathers most weekends for live music, good food, and dancing under the open sky. For guests who want a night out and a taste of the island the way locals enjoy it, this is the place.

The Place

A Local Stage, Not a Resort Venue

Blue Dragon Tavern is an independent, community run venue, not a resort restaurant or part of any hotel. It is one of Hawaiʻi Island’s premier live music spots, putting the spotlight on the Big Island’s own bands and performers, with the occasional touring act passing through. The setting is warm and welcoming, drawing all ages and all walks of island life. Shows run Thursday through Sunday, and the open air dance floor fills up as the night goes on. On the first Monday of every month, there is an Open Mic and Karaoke Night with no cover.

Nighttime stars and open air dancing, with the island’s own musicians on stage. It is the kind of evening you remember.

An Evening at Blue Dragon

The Food and Drink

Craft Bar and a Rotating Menu

The full craft bar pours a wide selection of local brews, and the kitchen serves a rotating farm to flavor dinner menu at approachable prices. Because the menu changes regularly, it is worth checking the current offerings before you go.

What to Know

Before You Go

Seating is general admission and first come, first served, so arriving early is the best way to find a good spot. You can see what is on the calendar and buy tickets ahead through the Upcoming Shows page. Tickets are also sold at the door, though entry depends on capacity, so buying ahead is the surest way to secure the show you want. Dinner reservations are taken only for parties of six or more.

Getting There

How to Find It

Blue Dragon Tavern sits a short and scenic drive north from your Abita home, roughly fifteen minutes from most Mauna Lani homes. Enter the venue name into your preferred maps app before you leave the house, and let it guide you from the resort.

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Plan the Night

Shows, Tickets, and the Menu

Check the lineup and secure your spot ahead of time through the venue’s Upcoming Shows page, and browse the current menu before you arrive. If you are in the mood for live music, good food, and a little dancing under the stars, Blue Dragon is well worth the trip.

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