Universal Orlando Resort released their line-up of 2026 events and dates, including Halloween Horror Nights, Passholder offerings, and holiday celebrations.
Universal Orlando Resort 2026 Events
- Passholder Bonus Benefits | January 5–31
- Rock the Universe | January 23–24
- Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval | February 7–April 4
- Grad Bash | April 17, 18, 24 & 30
- Volcano Bay Nights | Stay Tuned for Dates
- Gradventure | May 1, 8, 15 & 21
- Passholder Bonus Benefits | May 1–21
- Summer Fun at Universal Orlando Resort | May–August
- Fourth of July
- Passholder Appreciation Days | August 15–September 30
- Passholder Nights | Stay Tuned for Dates
- Halloween Horror Nights | Select Nights August 28–November 1
- Holidays at Universal Orlando | November 14–January 3
- Universal Orlando Resort Hotel Events | Year-Round*
- Universal CityWalk Events | Year-Round*
*See the full line-up below.
Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights will be on select nights from August 28 through November 1. The exact dates have not been released. Details of haunted houses, scare zones, and entertainment will be announced later.
Universal did confirm the return of Dead Coconut Club to CityWalk on Wednesdays to Sundays, August 28 through November 1.
Holidays at Universal Orlando
Universal confirmed the return of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, seasonal entertainment, limited-time food and merchandise offerings, and decor.
Hotel Events
January
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
February
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
- Harbor Nights Romantico: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, February 13
March
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
April
- Easter Dining: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, April 5
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
- Harbor Nights Primavera: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, April 17
May
- Mother’s Day Dining: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, May 10
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
June
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
July
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
August
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
September
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
October
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
- Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, October 16
November
- Thanksgiving Dining: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, November 26
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
- Holiday Harbor Nights: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, November 27
December
- Christmas Dining: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, December 25
- New Year’s Eve Dining and Ticketed Events: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, December 31
- Wantilan Luau: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Every Saturday
- Acoustic Brunch: Universal Hard Rock Hotel, Every Sunday
Throughout the Year
- Velvet Sessions: Hard Rock Hotel, various dates
- Velvet Unplugged: Hard Rock Hotel, various dates
CityWalk Events
February
- Mardi Gras After Party at Pat O’Brien’s: Fridays & Saturdays, February 7–April 4
- Cursed Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, February 7–April 4
- Bob Marley’s Birthday Celebration at Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom: February 7
- Watch NBC and Peacock’s Super Bowl at NBC Sports Grill & Brew: February 8
- National Margarita Day at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: February 21–22
March
- Mardi Gras After Party at Pat O’Brien’s: Fridays & Saturdays, February 7–April 4
- Cursed Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, February 7–April 4
- St. Patrick’s Day at Pat O’Brien’s: March 17
April
- Mardi Gras After Party at Pat O’Brien’s: Fridays & Saturdays, February 7–April 4
- Cursed Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, February 7–April 4
May
- Kentucky Derby at NBC Sports Grill & Brew: May 2
- Cinco de Mayo at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food: May 5
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Vivo Italian Kitchen: May 10
June
- Love is Universal Nights at Red Coconut Club: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, June 4–27
- Father’s Day at Bigfire: June 21
- Summer Music Series at the Waterfront Stage: Saturdays, June 20–August 15
- Summer Movie Series at Universal Cinemark: Select Dates June–August 15
July
- Independence Day: July 4
- Summer Music Series at the Waterfront Stage: Saturdays, June 20–August 15
- Summer Movie Series at Universal Cinemark: Select Dates June–August 15
August
- Summer Music Series at the Waterfront Stage: Saturdays, June 20–August 15
- Summer Movie Series at Universal Cinemark: Select Dates June–August 15
- Jamaican Independence Day at Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom: August 8
- Dead Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, August 28–November 1
- Halloween Bash at the Plaza Stage: Fridays, August 28–September 25, Fridays & Saturdays in October
September
- Dead Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, August 28–November 1
- Halloween Bash at the Plaza Stage: Fridays, August 28–September 25, Fridays & Saturdays in October
- Jimmy Buffett Day at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: September 4
October
- Dead Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, August 28–November 1
- Halloween Bash at the Plaza Stage: Fridays, August 28–September 25, Fridays & Saturdays in October
November
- Dead Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, August 28–November 1
- Green & Red Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, November 20–January 3
- Earl the Squirrel Meet and Greet: November 21–January 3
- Thanksgiving at Bigfire: November 26
December
- Green & Red Coconut Club: Wednesdays–Sundays, November 20–January 3
- New Year’s Eve 2027 Celebration: December 31
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