Universal Orlando Announces Event Dates For 2026 Including Halloween Horror Nights 35

Universal Orlando is gearing up for a fun 2026! Now we have a look at all the events and dates for upcoming events at the Orlando resort. This list does include the time frame for Halloween Horror Nights (HHN 35), but not the exact nightly dates.

Let’s take a look!

• Passholder Bonus Benefits from January 5 – 31
• Rock the Universe from January 23 – 24
• Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval from February 7 – April 4
• Grad Bash from April 17, 18, 24, & 30
• Volcano Bay Nights from – TBD
• Gradventure from May 1, 8, 15 & 21
• Passholder Bonus Benefits from May 1 – 21
• Summer Fun at Universal Orlando Resort from May through August
• Fourth of July
• Passholder Appreciation Days from August 15 – September 30
• Passholder Nights – TBD
• Halloween Horror Nights on select nights from August 28 – November 1
• Holidays at Universal Orlando from November 14 – January 3

CityWalk Highlights

• The Cursed Coconut Club will return Wednesdays–Sundays from February 7 through April 4.
• Mardi Gras After Party at Pat O’Brien’s will be on Fridays & Saturdays from February 7 through April 4.
• St. Patrick’s Day at Pat O’Brien’s will occur on March 17.
• Cinco de Mayo at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food on May 5.
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Vivo Italian Kitchen on May 10.
• Love is Universal Nights at Red Coconut Club on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from June 4 through the 27.
• Father’s Day at Bigfire on June 21.
• Summer Music Series at the Waterfront Stage on Saturdays, June 20 through August 15.
• Independence Day celebrations on July 4.
• Dead Coconut Club on Wednesdays–Sundays from August 28 through November 1.
• Halloween Bash at the Plaza Stage on Fridays from August 28 through September 25. In October, the Bash happens on Fridays & Saturdays.
• Green & Red Coconut Club on Wednesdays–Sundays from November 20 through January 3.
• Earl the Squirrel Meet and Greet from November 21 through January 3.
• Thanksgiving at Bigfire on November 26.
• New Year’s Eve 2027 Celebration events on December 31

Holidays at Universal Resorts

In November

• Thanksgiving Dining will be available on November 26 at the following hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.
• Holiday Harbor Nights, November 27: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

December 2026

• Christmas Dining on December 25 will be available at the following hotels: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.
• New Year’s Eve Dining and Ticketed Events on December 31: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.

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