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Sun City Tiki

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Sun City Tiki 〰️

A woman with long hair wearing a flower in her hair, a necklace, a top, a skirt, and furry boots, is smiling, striking a pose with one arm raised and the other holding a drink with a straw.
A woman with long hair wearing a flower in her hair, a necklace, a top, a skirt, and furry boots, is smiling, striking a pose with one arm raised and the other holding a drink with a straw.

Aloha, Sun City. Ready to get lei’d? Yeah, we thought so. Grab your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, and join us for a night of tiki cocktails, spirit and seltzer samples, a Marketplace full of tropical vendors, Hawaiian-inspired food, fire dancers, island performances, and a limbo contest to see who can actually get low. This is your tropical escape, right here in the desert.

Origin Story

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Origin Story

Aloha, Sun City. Ready to get lei’d? Yeah, we thought so. Grab your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, and join us for a night of tiki cocktails, spirit and seltzer samples, a Marketplace full of tropical vendors, Hawaiian-inspired food, fire dancers, island performances, and a limbo contest to see who can actually get low. This is your tropical escape, right here in the desert.

Sun City Tiki

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Sun City Tiki 〰️

  • Everyone gets lei’d - the perfect way to start the night.

  • An unforgettable hour of traditional Polynesian performances that bring the spirit and energy of the islands to the stage.

  • As the sun dips, things get hot - fire dancers take over the night.

  • Limbo time - bragging rights are on the line.

  • Live music hits the stage, and just like that, the hips start swaying.

  • The DJ takes over and yeah… we’re still going.

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TIKI TIMES

(EVENT SCHEDULE)

TICKETS

NO PASSPORT NEEDED

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  • LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

  • LEI WELCOME… BUT COOLER

  • DEDICATED VIP ENTRANCE
    + VIP LOUNGE

  • (2) - SIGNATURE TIKI COCKTAILS

  • HAWAIIAN-INSPIRED MEAL INCLUDED

  • (6) - SAMPLE TICKETS FOR SPIRITS & SELTZERS

  • $5 OFF OFFICIAL SUN CITY TIKI REFILLABLE CUP - WHERE THE SPIRITS KEEP FLOWING. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

  • PLUS EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN PARADISE PASS (GA)

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  • LEI WELCOME

  • (3) - SAMPLE TICKETS FOR SPIRITS + SELTZERS

  • ACCESS TO HULA LESSONS, LIVE MUSIC, A TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE, GRAND ISLAND PERFORMANCES, THE TIKI TRADING POST (MARKETPLACE), AND ACCESS TO A FULL BAR FEATURING TIKI-INSPIRED COCKTAILS

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  • LEI WELCOME

  • (2) - NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

  • ACCESS TO LIVE MUSIC, TIKI MARKETPLACE, AND TROPICAL ATMOSPHERE

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EVENT FAQ

BEFORE YOU ESCAPE TO PARADISE, TAKE A QUICK LOOK BELOW FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

BEFORE YOU ESCAPE TO PARADISE, TAKE A QUICK LOOK BELOW FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

    • Sun City Tiki takes place Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 6 PM - 11 PM.

    • The event takes place at the El Paso Convention Center in Downtown El Paso | 1 Civic Center Plaza, 79901

    • The event is primarily outdoors. Restrooms and select vendor activations will be located inside the Convention Center Lobby.

    • Yes. The El Paso Convention Center is a cashless venue. Please plan to use credit or debit cards for all purchases during the event.

    • Island style is encourage! Break out the tropical prints, breezy outfits, grass skirts, and your best tiki inspired-looks, and dress for a night in paradise.

    • Yes! A variety of island-inspired food and refreshing drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening, along with sample selections of tropical spirits.

    • Parking is available at the convention center parking garage for $13. Additional downtown parking options are available near our venue.

    • Yes, this is a 21+ island escape. IDs will be checked at the door, so bring it or risk getting stranded on the mainland.

    • YES! We’ll have a variety of tiki cocktails for you to choose from/ Upgrade your night with a $25 souvenir tiki cup and enjoy discounted refills - trust us. you’ll want it.

    • Nope, it’s free for all event attendees! Just show up and see how low you can go.

    • Sun City Tiki would not exist without the generous support of private and corporate sponsorships as well as our community partnerships.

    • Contact srivera@destinationelpaso.com to receive more information on the sponsorship opportunities.

  • Yes. The El Paso Convention Center follows a clear bag policy. Guests are permitted to bring non-clear bags that are small and no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. For more details and exact guidelines, please see the link to view the EL Paso Live Clear Bag Policy.

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