ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Universal Orlando on Thursday shared its full lineup of events and experiences for 2026.<\/p>\n
This includes the theme park\u2019s popular events like Halloween Horror Nights, hotel experiences, activities and limited-time celebrations.<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
Universal Orlando on Thursday shared its full lineup of events and experiences for 2026
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This includes the theme park\u2019s popular events like Halloween Horror Nights, hotel experiences, activities and limited-time celebrations
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Universal said that additional details about this year\u2019s events and experiences will be released throughout the year<\/p>\n
Here is the complete list of experiences and season events for this year, per Universal Orlando:<\/p>\n
Rock the Universe<\/a> (Jan. 23\u00a0\u2014 Jan. 24): Billed as \u201cFlorida\u2019s biggest Christian music festival,\u201d the event returns to Universal Studios Florida, featuring a weekend of music from popular Christian artists.<\/p>\n Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval<\/a> (Feb. 7\u00a0\u2014 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 \u201ca diverse array of international cuisine along with mouthwatering dishes inspired by New Orleans\u2019 iconic flavors.\u201d<\/p>\n Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights (Select nights Aug. 28\u00a0\u2014 Nov. 1): The iconic Halloween event is set to return for its 35th anniversary, \u201cunleashing an all-new slate of terror.\u201d Fans can venture through several haunted houses \u201cinspired by horror\u2019s biggest names and haunting original stories,\u201d along with scare zones, entertainment, themed refreshments and more. Universal officials say additional details will be revealed in the months ahead.<\/p>\n Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Nov. 14\u00a0\u2014 Jan. 3): Popular holiday events are back this year, which include Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and Universal\u2019s Holiday Parade featuring Macy\u2019s. Guests can also enjoy festive decor, themed food and beverages, exclusive merchandise and more. New Year\u2019s celebrations will also be held at the theme parks and Universal CityWalk on Dec.31.<\/p>\n And more, including the return of Volcano Bay Nights, where guests can visit the water park after dark.<\/p>\n There will also be limited-time offerings available in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter throughout 2026 to celebrate the first \u201cHarry Potter\u201d film\u2019s 25th anniversary, Universal stated. This includes Butterbeer Season from March 1\u00a0\u2014 May 31 (limited-edition treats, new themed merchandise and more), Back to Hogwarts from Aug. 1\u00a0\u2014 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 \u201cDark Arts at Hogwarts Castle\u201d in Hogsmeade, and roaming Death Eaters in Diagon Alley, park officials shared.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Guests can also look forward to themed events at Universal CityWalk this year, which include the Mardi Gras After Party and St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations at Pat O\u2019Brien\u2019s in the spring, special viewings to watch NBC and Peacock\u2019s Super Bowl (Feb. 8) and the Kentucky Derby (May 2) at NBC Sports Grill & Brew, annual transformations of the Red Coconut Club into the\u00a0Cursed Coconut Club\u00a0for Mardi Gras, the\u00a0Dead Coconut Club\u00a0for Halloween Horror Nights and the\u00a0Green & Red Coconut Club\u00a0for the Holidays, and more, Universal officials stated.\u00a0Universal CityWalk will also host events and viewing parties for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Telemundo\u2019s Spanish Language coverage of the FIFA World Cup, a CityWalk Summer Movie Series, a Summer Music Series and more.<\/p>\n Those staying at select Universal Orlando hotels can look forward to seasonal events and activities, which include:<\/p>\n 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><\/p>\n 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.<\/a><\/p>\n Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, featuring unlimited gourmet food and wines from the hotel\u2019s restaurants, live music and a traditional opera performance on Feb. 13, April 17, Oct. 16 and Nov. 27. View ticket details.<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/a><\/p>\n