Tickets are officially on sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights, as Universal Studios Hollywood gears up for the second annual celebration of fandom—bigger, bolder, and packed with immersive worlds pulled straight from sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime. The limited-run, after-hours event kicks off Thursday, April 23 and runs select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026, offering fans twelve nights to step inside some of their favorite universes.

Exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights is a separately ticketed experience where all in-world activations are included every event night. This year’s lineup introduces brand-new experiences alongside fan-favorite returns, with even more announcements still to come.

Leading the charge is Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot, an all-new immersive walk-through adventure that blurs the line between movie set and mystery. Guests board the iconic Studio Tour tram before stepping onto the historic backlot, teaming up with Scooby-Doo, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy to unravel a case involving legendary Universal Monsters like Frankenstein, Dracula, the Bride of Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man—set among original filming locations used in classic horror films from the 1930s and ’40s.

Anime fans can rejoice as ONE PIECE returns in spectacular fashion with ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show, a high-energy live production staged at the WaterWorld venue. Inspired by the wildly popular Universal Studios Japan version, the show delivers action, comedy, and chaos, placing guests right in the middle of the Straw Hat crew’s world of friendship, freedom, and mayhem.

Fantasy takes center stage once again with the return of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep, back by popular demand with new enhancements. Inspired by the iconic tabletop game, the walk-through adventure invites guests to join the Harpers on a mission to stop the infamous beholder Xanathar. The experience features a stunning, custom-built Xanathar created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, adding an extra layer of cinematic magic.

Meanwhile, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ introduces a brand-new, exclusive experience that leads guests deep into the Forbidden Forest. Guided by a Hogwarts Professor, participants must summon their courage—and their spell-casting skills—as they encounter magical creatures while searching for a lost Hippogriff.

Over in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, Universal Fan Fest Nights debuts the Colorful Yoshi Celebration, transforming the Mushroom Kingdom into a vibrant playground filled with multi-colored Yoshis ready for meet-and-greets throughout the land.

Beyond the immersive experiences, select attractions will also remain open during the event, including Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge, Jurassic World—The Ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride, TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D, The Simpsons Ride™, and more—giving guests even more reasons to stay out late.

Universal Fan Fest Nights runs April 23–25; May 1–3, 7–9, and 14–16, 2026, for twelve nights only. Tickets are on sale now, with full details and terms available through Universal Studios Hollywood. Fans are encouraged to secure their spot early—because this fandom takeover is only getting bigger.