As part of the 25th anniversary celebration at Universal Studios Japan, the park is hosting a limited-time Universal Summer Matsuri Nights: Neon Glow Up nighttime event. The after-hours event will be limited to 1,500 guests.

The event runs on select nights from July 1 to August 25, 2026. As a note, there will not be an event on August 21.) It runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ticket options for this Night Festival are:

• Twilight Pass: ¥6,200 for adults or ¥4,000 for kids – entry after 3 p.m.
• Twilight Pass: ¥5,300 for adults or ¥3,400 for kids – entry after 5 p.m.
• Summer Experience Package: ¥5,650 – access to the special viewing area, themed food, and an Express Pass for select attractions
• Summer Season Pass: ¥14,500 for adults or ¥9,900 for kids – unlimited entry anytime after 3 p.m. on any day between July 1 and August 31, 2026

Neon Glow Up

This limited-capacity night festival includes special entertainment, food, and merchandise options featuring characters from Sesame Street, My Melody, Kuromi, Woody and Winnie Woodpecker, and others.

Entertainment

Please note event times may change day to day. Check the show schedule for details.

NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri

One of the new shows for the festival includes NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri. Featuring several of the characters mentioned above includes dance performances and music from music producer/DJ tofubeats. There are also bubble and water effects.

You can purchase a Special Viewing Area Admission Ticket for ¥1,700. The special viewing area is the wet zone; you will get drenched.

Showtimes:

• 7:15 p.m. to 7:35 p.m.
• 8:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Minion BOO-YA Block Party”

Over at Mel’s Stage in the Hollywood area is a new street show called Minion BOO-YA Block Party where guests can join a Minion dance party. DJ Stuart will play retro and pop music to get the BOO-YA Dance going.

Showtimes:

• 6:55 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• 8:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

Summer Glow Moment

A nighttime fireworks and music spectacular over the lagoon.

Showtimes:

• 8:55 p.m. (nearly all nights)
• 7:55 p.m. on July 3

Street Performances

The streets also come to life during the Night Festival. Presented by JTB Corp, guests can watch all kinds of performances and dance in the streets of Universal Studios Japan.

Events

Please note event times may change day to day. Check the show schedule for details.

Hello! Neon Summer Greeting

See Hello Kitty and Daniel in their colorful summer yukatas. Guests can dance with them and take a photo with some cute props.

Event Hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)

• 6:55 p.m.
• 7:45 p.m.
• 8:35 p.m.

Summer Night Street Action

Watch double dutch and BMX combined with colorful lights. Bert and Ernie will be there showing off their skills, too.

Event Hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)

• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m.
• 8:20 p.m.

Summer Beat Splash

With percussive music from around the world, including West Africa and Brazil, musicians with buckets and rubber tubs take to the street.

Event Hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)

• 6:40 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m.
• 8:20 p.m.

Summer Night Bubble Fantasy

A six-member girl dance group performs alongside bubbles and colorful lights.

Event hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)

• 6:55 p.m.
• 7:45 p.m.
• 8:35 p.m.

Food

Oh! Matsuri Food & Games is the night festival’s food and game offerings. This includes a Universal Market, which is lined with food carts. Some of the specialty food carts include:

• Super!! Chocolate Banana Churros at the Happiness Wagon
• Summer Festival Goldfish Lemon Soda at the Happiness Wagon
• Strawberry & Condensed Milk Seltzer at Trolley Treats
• “What’s This!?” Yakisoba Dog at the Hot Dog Cart

The festival also includes glowing accessories like a neon cup and Glowing! Bottle Strap. You’ll find the cup at Mel’s Drive-In and the strap at Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor.

Games

At Festival in the Park, you can enjoy a game of Goblet Lob. Toss a ball into one of the colorful holes and win a prize. Even if you don’t win, you’ll still receive a limited-edition button badge from the 25th anniversary.

Prizes include specialty items that can be changed without notice. Prizes are not available for sale.

Merchandise

Some of the event merchandise includes this fan-shaped penlight, which is one way to groove along in the dark to the music or wave to the performers.

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