Disneyland has announced the dates for the Disneyland After Dark events in 2026, taking place from January – June.
These events are separately ticketed and themed. Guests who purchase tickets will get to visit the Disneyland park after-hours with special characters, food, beverages, merchandise collections, unlimited PhotoPass Party photo downloads, a commemorative guide, and more.
Admission to Disneyland After Dark also includes entry to Disneyland park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m
2026 Disneyland After Hours Events
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Sweethearts’ Nite
Here are the dates for Sweethearts’ Nite at Disneyland
Thursday, Jan. 22
Sunday, Jan. 25
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Thursday, Feb. 5
Sunday, Feb. 8
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Thursday, Feb. 12
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Disney has announced a new cavalcade for this year called “Celebrate Love Cavalcade” that will run down Main Street, U.S.A.
Another new offering is the “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” show. It “is a musical look at love and romance, featuring live singers and a variety of Disney royalty that culminates in a nighttime ball beneath the stars.”
Disney Duets karaoke at the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland will also be new in 2026.
Merchandise and food will also be available. Here is a preview!
Sweethearts’ Nite Tickets
These tickets sell out quickly so you will need to buy yours as soon as possible.
Magic Key pre-sales will begin on December 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 AM PST). Inspire Key holders can purchase pre-sale tickets at this time by visiting Disneyland.com.
All Magic Key holders can purchase their tickets starting on December 10, 2025 (no earlier than 9 AM PST).
General public sales will open on December 11, 2025 (no earlier than 9 AM PST).
Dates for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
Tuesday, March 3
Thursday, March 5
This event will feature character meet and greets, photo ops, an 80s throwback Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, and a “Woody’s Round Up” show tribute at the Golden Horseshoe based on the stage show in the 90s-2000s.
Other entertainment options, food, beverage, merchandise, and more will be available.
70 Years of Favorites Tickets
Magic Key pre-sales begin on December 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 AM PST), with Inspire Key holders. All other Magic Key holders can purchase on December 10 (no earlier than 9 AM PST).
General public can purchase tickets starting on December 11, 2025 (no earlier than 9 AM PST).
Dates for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
Sunday, April 12
Tuesday, April 14
Thursday, April 16
Ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Dates
Tuesday, April 28
Thursday, April 30
Monday, May 4
Wednesday, May 6
Ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
Dates for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Tuesday, June 16
Thursday, June 18
Ticket sales will be announced at a later date.
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