Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is trading Halloween for dark holiday frights as Krampus & Kin returns on select dates from November 19, 2026, through January 10, 2027.
The limited-time celebration transforms the year-round horror experience at the AREA15 District into a twisted winter wonderland. In Frost Bite, Dead Storage becomes an icy feeding ground ruled by the Vampire Frost Queen. Kill Vault Video invites guests to browse holiday horror films before uncovering the secret behind the video wall, while Home for the Horrordays turns Prop Graveyard into a gruesome Christmas gathering hosted by the Twin Sister and Twin Brother.
Near Krampus Haus, Yuletide Legends puts guests face-to-face with Krampus and oversized storybooks of winter folklore. Returning creatures Grýla and Kallikantzaroi are joined by Mari Lwyd, Hans Trapp, and Frau Perchta, and a lantern-lit musical procession leads to a lighting moment around Krampus’s towering black holiday tree. Jack the Clown and his Maniacs also bring a holiday twist to Demented Circus in Premiere House.
Krampus Haus is a Bavarian-inspired beer garden in Jack’s Alley with four themed food stalls, including pretzels with blonde ale cheese fondue, smoked cranberry-glazed chicken drum pops, and fried apple pie chebureki. Seasonal drinks include the gin-based Devil’s Blood and the spiced mulled wine Krampus Punch. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol, and a themed merchandise collection is available at the retail store.
Krampus & Kin is included with general admission, alongside the venue’s four haunted houses. Tickets and information are available at UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com.
