Universal Studios Hollywood has scheduled Universal Fan Fest Nights for select nights from April 16 to May 16, 2027. Halloween Horror Nights will run from September 2 to October 31, 2027.
Some events come with general theme park admission. Others require separate tickets or are exclusive to Pass Members.
Universal will announce the Universal Fan Fest Nights and Halloween Horror Nights lineups closer to their starts.
Spring events and Pass Member benefits
- Pass Member Bonus Benefits, February–March: Annual and seasonal Pass Members get exclusive menu items and savings on merchandise and add-on tickets.
- Butterbeer Season, March–May: Limited-time Butterbeer-themed treats and merchandise arrive throughout Hogsmeade village in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- Fans can enter worlds based on sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime stories during Universal Fan Fest Nights. The event returns for its third year.
- Pass Member Collectible Giveaway, May: Members can receive an exclusive collectible.
Summer celebrations and Halloween Horror Nights
- Pass Member Park Takeover, June: The park closes to day guests and opens exclusively to Pass Members.
- Mega Movie Summer, June–August: Movie-inspired experiences include limited-time themed food and beverages, character experiences and entertainment. Universal will announce the lineup closer to the event.
- 4th of July Celebration, July 4: A patriotic music and pyrotechnics showcase comes included with theme park admission.
- Back to Hogwarts, August–September: Limited-time merchandise and treats celebrate house pride and the school year in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- Pass Member Appreciation Days, August–September: Members get limited-time deals on merchandise, menu items and additional theme park tickets. The Pass Member-exclusive secret menu also returns.
- Haunted houses, scare zones and the Terror Tram await during Halloween Horror Nights.
Holiday events and New Year’s Eve
- Pass Member Collectible Giveaway, November: Universal plans another exclusive collectible for Pass Members, with the item still to come.
- Holidays at Universal, November–December: CityWalk and the theme park get holiday decorations. Characters wear seasonal outfits, alongside holiday beverages, sweet treats and shopping.
- Holiday Pass Member Park Takeover, December: Members get another exclusive park event to close out the year.
- EVE, December 31: Universal’s New Year’s Eve party welcomes 2028 with bars, DJs and dance floors throughout the park. Select rides will stay open late.
Source: Universal Studios Hollywood
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