The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali is throwing an adults-only New Year's Eve bash that wraps with a 150-drone midnight sky show built around the legend of Maui. The ticketed celebration is limited to guests 21 and older and is set to feature live music, a DJ set and upgraded food and drink offerings. Resort staff are reminding anyone watching from outside the party zone to heed posted safety areas as the drone show prepares for liftoff.
Tickets, booze and VIP bites
According to Maui Now, the resort is selling three ticket tiers: bronze at $100, silver at $150 and gold at $250. The silver tier adds an elevated dining experience, while the gold tier layers on a full VIP menu, upgraded wines and preferred seating. Every guest gets a champagne voucher for the midnight toast, and drinks will be on sale all night, including pours from a pop-up bar hosted by Duckhorn Vineyards.
Entertainment lineup and the midnight performance
The resort's event listing outlines a late-night program that starts with a live set from Nuff Sedd, rolls into a DJ set, then heads into a 150-drone sky performance as midnight closes in. The aerial show is designed to depict the demigod Maui pulling the islands from the sea and is billed by the property as one of Hawaiʻi's final countdowns to 2026. The drones will fly over the shoreline, which the resort says is positioned for optimal viewing from the property.
Private buyouts, booking and safety notes
Per Maui Now, the Westin is also promoting limited-time private buyouts of its Valley Alley venue for events booked by Dec. 31 and held through Dec. 31, 2026. Two-hour buyouts generally start at about $6,000 on weekdays and $8,000 on weekends. To lock in a buyout, the resort listed Todd Patterson, senior catering sales executive, at [email protected] and 808-667-2525. The property also repeats that anyone watching from outside the official event footprint should respect marked safety boundaries.
Drone safety has new attention
Drone light shows across the country have been under closer scrutiny since a December incident in Orlando in which multiple drones fell during a holiday display and a child was seriously injured, prompting an FAA review, according to CNN. Organizers and venues have increasingly stressed safety protocols and FAA waivers for multi-drone arrays, and the Westin's request that spectators stay behind safety lines reflects that heightened caution. For guests, that means showing up early, staying behind barricades and following staff directions around the shoreline and pool deck.
How to get details
The resort pointed the public to Westin Maui for full ticketing details and reservations, while Maui Now offers a quick rundown of ticket tiers and menu highlights for anyone who just wants the basics. With New Year's Eve closing in, the resort notes that both ticketed spots and private buyouts appear limited, so would-be revelers are encouraged to confirm availability directly with the Westin.
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