Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 Gears Up for an Epic Return to Universal Studios Hollywood, Featuring an Exciting Mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters.
Get ready to dive back into the thrilling world of fandom! Universal Studios Hollywood is preparing to bring fans a bigger, bolder, and more immersive celebration with the return of Universal Fan Fest Nights in 2026. This after-hours event promises all-new in-world experiences, fan-favorite adventures, and a major surprise: an exclusive Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters crossover, set on the legendary Universal backlot.
Presale Tickets Available Now Through December 17, 2025
Fans can now secure their spot at this highly anticipated event by purchasing presale tickets, available through December 17, 2025. Each presale ticket includes a limited-edition collectible medallion—a first for Universal Fan Fest Nights.
The event runs on select nights from Thursday, April 23 to Saturday, May 16, 2026, on the following dates:
April 23–25
May 1–3
May 7–9
May 15–16
Kicking Off at L.A. Comic Con
The big reveal of Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 aligns with Universal Studios Hollywood’s appearance at L.A. Comic Con, happening September 26–28, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Fans attending the convention can look forward to an interactive booth and a panel discussion on Saturday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. in Panel Room 304ABC. The session will cover Fan Fest Nights, Halloween Horror Nights, and the upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, set to debut in 2026.
The panel will feature:
John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights
Stephen Siercks, Executive Producer of Universal Fan Fest Nights
Jon Corfino, Vice President, Universal Creative
Abbye Finnan, Senior Show Producer, Universal Creative
Todd Martens of the Los Angeles Times will serve as moderator. (Note: L.A. Comic Con admission is required to attend.)
What to Expect from Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026
Universal Fan Fest Nights is a separately ticketed, nighttime event designed to celebrate the many corners of pop culture through immersive environments, themed entertainment, and interactive elements. Built by Universal’s expert entertainment team and industry creatives, the event invites guests to step inside their favorite fandoms across genres like sci-fi, fantasy, anime, and gaming.
Each night will offer:
Live shows and entertainment
Cosplay-friendly zones and character meet-and-greets
Unique photo ops
Special food, drinks, and themed merchandise
Access to select Universal attractions
Among the rides available during Fan Fest Nights:
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™
Looking Ahead
With the second year of Universal Fan Fest Nights on the horizon, the park is doubling down on delivering an unforgettable fan-focused experience. The creative team is actively developing new content and fine-tuning details to make 2026 even more exciting than the debut year. Guests can expect more updates and reveals in the months leading up to the event.
Ticket Info
Presale options include both General Admission and the Ultimate Fandom Pass, each coming with the exclusive collectible medallion. Availability is limited and restrictions apply. To purchase presale tickets visit: https://store.universalstudioshollywood.com/en/us/presale.
To purchase tickets for L.A. Comic Con visit: http://www.comicconla.com/tickets.
For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.
