Universal Orlando Resort has mapped out its music spots, from CityWalk’s dueling pianos to changing melodies at Epic Universe’s Constellation Carousel. A guide published September 28, 2026, points music fans toward live performances and soundtrack details across the resort.
The music starts before the parks. Each area of Universal’s parking garages has its own visual and audio theme, including familiar movie melodies guests hear as they leave their cars.
Where can you hear live music at Universal CityWalk?
Pat O’Brien’s hosts dueling pianos and accepts song requests. An indoor table gives guests a view of the players. At CityWalk’s Rising Star, guests can sing onstage with a live backup band, subject to availability. Lyrics appear for the crowd, too.
Music also comes with dinner at two CityWalk restaurants. Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food features a mariachi band on select nights, while Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom has a reggae band nightly.
Hard Rock Cafe has a band setup on the ceiling of its Rock Shop. Hard Rock Live Orlando hosts musicians, comedians and other artists throughout the year.
What can music fans find at Universal Studios Florida?
At Universal Studios Florida, guests hear music as they walk through the entrance arches. The park plays holiday music from November to December and Halloween Horror Nights music during the event.
Mel’s Drive-In has jukeboxes and throwback hits. In the New York streets, guests can catch Beat Builders’ percussion, the dancing in ¡Vamos! – Báilalo and The Blues Brothers’ jazz. The Ragtime Gals perform barbershop music in Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.
There’s a smaller music reference in London: a Record Shop album by the Quint Trio nods to Jaws. In Diagon Alley, Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees perform in Carkitt Market. E.T. Adventure carries familiar movie music through its queue and attraction.
The Universal Orlando app has performance times for the park acts in the guide.
How does the music change at Universal Epic Universe?
At Universal Epic Universe, instrumental music greets guests near Chronos. Celestial Park pairs music with its water features, while each portal has a soundtrack tailored to the world beyond it.
Constellation Carousel is worth hearing at different times of day: its music and visuals change from day to night. The guide also points music fans to The Untrainable Dragon in How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk.
Source: Discover Universal
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