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Guests in a scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights
Guests in a scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights

What's on at Universal Orlando Resort

Your guide to the biggest and best events coming up...

A holiday to Universal Orlando Resort is exciting enough as it is, but wait until you see the parks come to life during a holiday celebration or a special event!

With live performances, specialist attractions, and even more themed fun, you might want to consider planning your trip to Orlando around one of Universal's spectacular events. So we're here to tell you what's happening, when it's happening, and how you can get involved.

  1. Halloween Horror Nights

    28 Aug - 1 Nov '26

  2. Christmas at Universal

    Nov - Dec '26

  3. Mardi Gras

    Spring '27

  4. Hard Rock Live

    All year round

Enter a world of relentless terror

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WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Parks/attractions/entertainment, or access to events may close or be unavailable due to capacity and benefits are subject to change without notice. Free self-parking after midnight on all Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Free self-parking available after 6PM for all guests on non-Halloween Horror Nights event nights. Other restrictions may apply. 

Next up: Christmas holidays at Universal Orlando

Even more excitement

You're never too far from celebrations, excitement and events at Universal Orlando Resort. So what else do we have on the horizon?

Where to stay

Stay on-site to enjoy these Universal Orlando events to their fullest, with complimentary transportation to the parks, Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay, and other exclusive benefits!

   

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