Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is officially making its return February 7 – April 4, 2026! This colorful event inspired by Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnaval around the world, is included in your Universal Studios Florida park admission. The Universal Mardi Gras celebration includes a nightly parade complete with festival beads, concert series, limited-time menus, special merchandise, plus live music and streetmosphere.
The 2025 event also included a special Universal Mardi Gras overlay to the Tribute Store and the Red Coconut Club at CityWalk. While we don’t have the concert schedule just yet, we can expect these concerts take place on the Music Plaza Stage on Saturday nights during the event. Last year, event headliners included T-Pain, Joe Jonas, All Time Low, and Juanes.
Universal also confirmed Annual Passholders will be able to sign-up to be float-riders in the Mardi Gras Parade. This is a returning Mardi Gras tradition in which Annual Passholders can sign-up to ride in the parade for free. In the past, dining packages have also been available for any guest who would like to be part of the Mardi Gras parade. The best part of all, there are plenty of Mardi Gras beads to go around!
We can’t wait to “Let the good times roll” in 2026 at Universal Mardi Gras! Stay tuned for upcoming event details like food menus and the concert line-up. In the meantime, “Feet don’t fail me now!”
