Here, you’ll find information on all of Universal Studios Hollywood’s special events offered throughout the year.
There are several special events to enjoy at Universal Studios Hollywood, from the Christmas celebration to Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest nights, and more. We will cover everything you need to know about these events as well as our best tips and strategies for enjoying them.
You can read more about the specific special events at Universal Studios Hollywood in our key guides:
Halloween at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando looks very different than Halloween at Disneyland or Halloween at Walt Disney World! Universal Studios Hollywood’s ticketed event, Halloween Horror Nights, is recommended only for ages 13 […]
Celebrating Halloween at Universal Studios Hollywood is a much different experience than Halloween time at Disneyland. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal are hugely popular with tickets selling out every year. Halloween Horror Nights features movie-quality […]
Bringing the Wicked characters to the Universal theme parks has been a slam dunk due to the popularity of this film and the characters of Elphaba and Glinda. Recently, guests could only meet Elphaba and […]
Universal Studios Hollywood just announced a major summer event that will bring brand new character interactions, updates to popular attractions, and a new look at a brand new rollercoaster coming to the park. Let’s get […]
This holiday season, spend a day enjoying a Harry Potter or Grinch filled Universal Studios Christmas. The holidays at Universal Studios offer plenty to see and do in terms of entertainment, activities, and seasonal décor. […]
The Grinch has become an increasingly popular character to meet at both Universal theme parks with wait times often exceeding a few hours! The viral popularity of the Grinch interactions is just another viral trend […]
Just like Disneyland released its full 2025 calendar of events to prepare for the upcoming year, Universal Studios Hollywood also released theirs so guests can start planning their trips! The calendar highlights days for annual […]
Super Nintendo World is easily one of the most popular theme park additions that continues to interest guests of all ages coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal Orlando will also be receiving its own Super […]
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates New Year’s Eve with a large ticketed event with live music, fireworks, dancing, and extended hours. New Year’s Eve is a popular event to celebrate and many locals love to ring […]
Just like Disneyland celebrates graduating seniors, Universal Studios Hollywood also celebrates with a graduation event. Universal Studios Hollywood Grad Bash is a special event just for Southern California graduating seniors and 8th graders and gives […]
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