Halloween Horror Nights 2027 Dates Set at Universal Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood has released its 2027 Event Guide, mapping out a full year of seasonal events at the Universal City theme park, including select nights of Halloween Horror Nights running September 2 through October 31, 2027. The announcement also introduces a new top-tier Diamond Annual Pass and confirms the return of Universal Fan Fest Nights.

Universal Studios Hollywood 2027 Event Guide — official graphic. Courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood.

For horror fans, the headline is Halloween Horror Nights 2027, the park’s separately ticketed haunt event, which returns for select nights across September and October. Before that, Universal Fan Fest Nights comes back for select nights April 16 through May 16 with eight immersive fan experiences. The guide also lists Butterbeer Season (March through May), Mega Movie Summer (June through August), a Fourth of July celebration, Back to Hogwarts (August through September), Holidays at Universal (November through December), and a December 31 New Year’s Eve event, along with a run of Pass Member exclusives such as park takeovers, appreciation days, and collectible giveaways.

The new Diamond Annual Pass, on sale now, bundles one Halloween Horror Nights ticket, one Universal Fan Fest Nights ticket, and one VIP Experience ticket with Universal Express access, no blockout dates, general parking, a 20% discount on in-park food, beverages, and merchandise, special event invitations, and discounts at Universal CityWalk Hollywood venues. For a limited time, guests can also save up to $50 on the Platinum, Gold, and Silver Annual Passes and the California Neighbor Pass. Restrictions apply.

The park’s newest ride, the high-speed “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster, is now open.

Pass details and event updates are available at UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.