Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 was the debut of a new attraction and event for the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. The Fall has Horror Nights, the winter has Grinchmas, but there really isn’t anything for the Spring. That changed with Fan Fest Nights and the multitude of different attractions, opportunities, shows, and more for the event. Now, Universal has opened up pre-sales for the 2026 version of the event and shown off a new attraction with Scooby Doo X Universal Monsters.

Presale tickets can be purchased now through December 17, 2025, and include the first-ever Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 complimentary limited edition collectible medallion. Universal Fan Fest Nights begins on Thursday, April 23, and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Event dates are: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 15-16.

Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticked event that celebrates the exhilarating world of fandom through immersive and interactive in-world experiences created by the theme park’s renowned and highly creative entertainment team in collaboration with esteemed industry experts.

Featuring a spectrum of inspirational pop-culture categories, inclusive of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime, Universal Fan Fest Nights will welcome guests to embrace a variety of eclectic worlds that celebrate and elevate fandom favorites alongside live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, curated food, beverages and merchandise.

Universal Studios Hollywood Readies for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 and Teases the Debut of the All-Original In-World Experience Featuring an Exciting Mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters

“The debut of our second annual Universal Fan Fest Nights event is just months away and Universal Studios Hollywood is knee-deep in its development, fine-tuning the very details that we know make a difference for fans,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “We are passionate about creating a top-notch fan event for our guests and can’t wait to share how incredible year two will be. And as we prep for opening night on April 23, we are pleased to be able to offer presale tickets to our guests that include a very cool, complimentary Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 collectible medallion that we think will become another fan favorite.”

Universal Fan Fest Nights is exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood and all experiences and activations are included every event night for guests to enjoy. Adding to the adventure, guests can also 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” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

Grab your Fan Fest Nights 2026 tickets right here.

For more on Theme Parks, make sure to check back to That Hashtag Show.

Keep Reading:

Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 Kicks Off With Solid Foundation But Growing Pains [Review]