Universal Studios Hollywood has revealed a detailed look at their 2026 Fan Fest Nights lineup, happening at their park in April and May.
In its second year, Fan Fest Nights is a limited-time, after-hours event, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood. Showcasing a line-up of immersive in-world experiences, bringing some of the most popular Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime properties to life with live entertainment, cosplay, exclusive character meet and greets, photo ops, specially-created food offerings, merchandise, and more.
Fan Fest Nights 2026 runs for 12 nights only: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 14-16, 2026. Tickets are now available online, with general admission starting at $74 (the same price as 2025).
Universal says more details will be announced soon, but here’s a better idea at what’s included with each themed event night this year:
Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot
This all-new, immersive walk-through adventure is designed to give guests the sensation of stepping into a live-action mystery with the Scooby-Doo gang and the Universal Monsters. Guests will travel to the destination via Studio Tour tram where they have a chance to walk along a movie studio backlot with Scooby-Doo himself and his pals Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy. The exciting escapade will challenge them to solve a mystery involving the most legendary Universal Monsters in cinematic history, including Frankenstein, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein and Wolf Man, as they navigate portions of Universal’s world-famous outdoor film sets, from the cobblestone streets of Little Europe to the iconic Court of Miracles, the original filming locations for historic Universal horror films Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941).
ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show
ONE PIECE returns to Universal Fan Fest Nights, but this time as a live show extravaganza at the WaterWorld show venue. Inspired by the success of the Universal Studios Japan production, ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show will invite guests to a whirlwind performance featuring a cast of ONE PIECE fan-favorite characters. With action, comedy and chaos taking center stage, guests will be transported to the very heart of the world of ONE PIECE – enveloped in friendship, freedom and mayhem.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This new, unique, walk-through experience will take guests into the depths of the Forbidden Forest in search of a lost Hippogriff. With guidance from a Hogwarts Professor, they will encounter magical creatures and familiar beasts as they face a series of obstacles which will require the guests to summon their bravery and spell-casting skills to help a Hippogriff in need.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – Colorful Yoshi Celebration
This year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights introduces a vibrant, multi-colored Yoshi celebration in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. This all-new adventure will welcome guests to explore the land, where they will have a chance to meet new, colorful Yoshis who can be found throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep
This fan-favorite immersive experience returns due to popular demand, along with some enhancements. Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic walk-through experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers — a heroic spy network — to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.
This engaging experience features the legendary beholder Xanathar, uniquely created by the masterful puppeteer, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.
Adding to the adventure, experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including:
- Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
- Flight of the Hippogriff™
- Jurassic World — The Ride
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride — 3D
- Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride
- The Simpsons Ride™
