Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Unveils Thanksgiving 2026 Dining, Live Music and Wellness Experiences

Two Hawaiian luxury retreats will mark November 26 with contrasting festive menus, sunset entertainment, gratitude-themed activities and family programming.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Four Seasons Resort Lanai and adults-only Sensei Lanai will host distinct Thanksgiving meals on November 26, 2026.
• Osteria Mozza Lanai will serve turkey and Italian-inspired specialties, while Sensei by Nobu will offer a prix fixe holiday menu.
• The holiday schedule includes live music, hula, culinary experiences and complimentary gratitude-focused wellness sessions.
• Families at Four Seasons Resort Lanai can access children's activities, with some themed events carrying an additional charge.

Thanksgiving on Hawaii’s island of Lanai will bring two distinct approaches to the holiday table this November, with a beachfront resort offering an expansive Italian-inspired feast and a secluded wellness retreat serving a more traditional plated dinner. The celebrations at Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort also extend beyond dining, with live music, guided wellness experiences and family activities planned around the November 26, 2026 holiday.

The properties offer different settings for a holiday getaway: Four Seasons Resort Lanai is located on the island’s southeastern coast near Hulopoe Bay, while Sensei Lanai is an adults-only retreat set inland among landscaped greenery. The programme announced on October 19 combines Thanksgiving meals with cultural performances, spa activities and opportunities for guests to spend time together without having to organise a holiday gathering themselves.

Two Thanksgiving menus on November 26

At the beachfront property, Osteria Mozza Lanai is preparing a holiday spread that includes Diestel Hen Turkey and Kurobuta porchetta with crackling. Guests can also expect pizzas, antipasti and pasta stations, charcuterie, cheese and desserts, bringing the restaurant’s Italian culinary focus into the Thanksgiving celebration.

At Sensei Lanai, Sensei by Nobu will instead offer a prix fixe menu. Planned dishes include pumpkin soup, roasted turkey with pineapple stuffing, Yukon mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, fried Brussels sprouts with yuzu vinaigrette and a selection of pies. The two menus give visitors a choice between a broad buffet-style occasion and a structured multi-course dinner. The announcement does not specify meal prices or seating times.

Live performances and activities across the holiday weekend

Four Seasons is pairing its dining programme with a series of food demonstrations and entertainment events. Complimentary Culinary Creations sessions will introduce seasonal flavours, while an Osteria Mozza mixology class draws on autumnal ingredients. A separate Vine & Rind experience combines artisan cheeses and charcuterie with a guided tasting.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunset Sessions at Luau Gardens will bring food and live music to a palm-lined setting overlooking Hulopoe Bay. Entry is complimentary, no reservation is required, and food and beverage tickets will be sold separately.

The announced artist line-up includes indie-folk-pop musician Cassandra Coleman, Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter Molly Tuttle, and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show. Hawaiian music and hula performances in the resorts’ lobbies will feature producer and performer Shawn Pimental, singer-songwriter Lehua Kalima and hula dancer and weaving specialist Pono Fernandez. Travellers should consult the resort’s activity calendar for the latest programme and individual event details.

Gratitude-focused wellness and opportunities to explore Lanai

At Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Hawanawana Spa is offering complimentary activities in November that include gratitude walking meditation, sound meditation and a guided letter-writing ceremony. Participants in the latter are invited to write to someone who has influenced their lives, with the option of keeping or sending the letter or including it in a closing ritual.

At Sensei Lanai, guests can join a complimentary sunrise walk along Koloiki Ridge led by three guides. The holiday schedule also includes Gratitude & Flow, which combines meditation and gentle yoga. Together, the activities broaden the holiday programme for visitors who prefer movement and reflection to a more conventional resort itinerary. Further information is available through the Sensei Lanai activities page.

Family activities at the beachfront resort

Families visiting the island will also find cookie decorating, crafts and movie screenings among the planned activities. At Four Seasons Resort Lanai, the complimentary Kids For All Seasons programme welcomes children ages five through 12. Themed evening parties, which include dinner, are available for an additional charge.

Because Sensei Lanai is adults-only, the two properties serve different holiday travel preferences even though they share the Four Seasons name. Guests considering the festivities can check the Lanai happenings programme and the individual hotel websites for updates. The announced activities span the Thanksgiving period, but Four Seasons has not published a complete date-by-date schedule or prices for all of the experiences in the release.