What’s on across the Universal

Hugely popular theme park in Orlando has a big year planned with wide range of seasonal events

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The excitement never stops at Universal Orlando Resort, where guests can enjoy unforgettable fun all year long with an incredible lineup of experiences and events for every season.

With this week's launch of the Universal Orlando Events and Experiences Guide, guests can now start planning their 2026 vacations to enjoy special events and experiences that go beyond the award-winning thrills found across the theme parks - including fan-favourite seasonal events, hotel happenings, and exciting special activities and limited-time celebrations across Universal Orlando Resort.

Here’s a closer look at the unforgettable experiences that await throughout the year.

Theme park experiences and seasonal events

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavours of Carnaval returns from February 7 to April 4 with a vibrant celebration featuring dazzling floats with tons of colourful beads, live performances on select nights from some of the biggest names in music, and a diverse array of international cuisine along with mouthwatering dishes inspired by New Orleans’ iconic flavors.

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, the world’s premier Halloween event, returns for its 35th anniversary - unleashing an all-new slate of terror on select nights from August 28 to November 1. Guests will encounter terrifying haunted houses inspired by horror's biggest names and haunting original stories, scare zones packed with relentless frights, outrageous entertainment, themed food and beverage, and more.