ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando on Thursday shared its full lineup of events and experiences for 2026.

This includes the theme park’s popular events like Halloween Horror Nights, hotel experiences, activities and limited-time celebrations.

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Universal Orlando on Thursday shared its full lineup of events and experiences for 2026

This includes the theme park’s popular events like Halloween Horror Nights, hotel experiences, activities and limited-time celebrations

Universal said that additional details about this year’s events and experiences will be released throughout the year

Here is the complete list of experiences and season events for this year, per Universal Orlando:

Rock the Universe (Jan. 23 — Jan. 24): Billed as “Florida’s biggest Christian music festival,” the event returns to Universal Studios Florida, featuring a weekend of music from popular Christian artists.

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval (Feb. 7 — April 4): The popular celebration returns, featuring a nightly parade with sparkling floats, street performers and colorful beads. Guests can also view live performances on select nights, as well as enjoy “a diverse array of international cuisine along with mouthwatering dishes inspired by New Orleans’ iconic flavors.”

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights (Select nights Aug. 28 — Nov. 1): The iconic Halloween event is set to return for its 35th anniversary, “unleashing an all-new slate of terror.” Fans can venture through several haunted houses “inspired by horror’s biggest names and haunting original stories,” along with scare zones, entertainment, themed refreshments and more. Universal officials say additional details will be revealed in the months ahead.

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Nov. 14 — Jan. 3): Popular holiday events are back this year, which include Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Guests can also enjoy festive decor, themed food and beverages, exclusive merchandise and more. New Year’s celebrations will also be held at the theme parks and Universal CityWalk on Dec.31.

And more, including the return of Volcano Bay Nights, where guests can visit the water park after dark.

There will also be limited-time offerings available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter throughout 2026 to celebrate the first “Harry Potter” film’s 25th anniversary, Universal stated. This includes Butterbeer Season from March 1 — May 31 (limited-edition treats, new themed merchandise and more), Back to Hogwarts from Aug. 1 — Sept. 1 (celebrating the timeframe students traditionally return to Hogwarts) and Dark Arts returning to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this fall, with the spectacle “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” in Hogsmeade, and roaming Death Eaters in Diagon Alley, park officials shared.

Additionally, Passholder Appreciation Days presented by Coca-Cola will be held from Aug. 15 through Sept. 30, where passholders will have access to exclusive UOAP perks throughout the parks, hotels and Universal CityWalk.

Guests can also look forward to themed events at Universal CityWalk this year, which include the Mardi Gras After Party and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at Pat O’Brien’s in the spring, special viewings to watch NBC and Peacock’s Super Bowl (Feb. 8) and the Kentucky Derby (May 2) at NBC Sports Grill & Brew, annual transformations of the Red Coconut Club into the Cursed Coconut Club for Mardi Gras, the Dead Coconut Club for Halloween Horror Nights and the Green & Red Coconut Club for the Holidays, and more, Universal officials stated. Universal CityWalk will also host events and viewing parties for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Telemundo’s Spanish Language coverage of the FIFA World Cup, a CityWalk Summer Movie Series, a Summer Music Series and more.

Those staying at select Universal Orlando hotels can look forward to seasonal events and activities, which include:

An Acoustic Brunch every Sunday at The Kitchen in the Hard Rock Hotel, featuring a full brunch buffet, chef-inspired creations and live music. View reservation details.

A Wantilan Luau at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, which offers a festive, family-friendly luau and dinner show on Saturday evenings (subject to change). View ticket details.

Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, featuring unlimited gourmet food and wines from the hotel’s restaurants, live music and a traditional opera performance on Feb. 13, April 17, Oct. 16 and Nov. 27. View ticket details.

U.S. Hunger Meal Packing in November, where guests can volunteer to help pack 555,000 healthy meals for those in need across Central Florida. View additional information.

Velvet Sessions and Velvet Unplugged at Hard Rock Hotel, featuring live music from popular artists throughout the year. View ticket details.

Guests can also enjoy special dining on Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve at participating hotels, which include Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal officials stated.

Universal said that additional details about this year’s events and experiences will be released throughout the year.