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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