Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is currently taking place at Universal Orlando Resort, and this is one of the best festivals featured all year. The festival includes international food booths, a fantastic parade, and live performances from top names in music.
Universal Orlando has just announced the full lineup for the concert series, which includes very popular headliners and Grammy Award winners. At Mickey Visit, we report on all the recent Disney news, like Disney’s response to the trolley track lawsuit and the end date for the Rise of Resistance refurbishment.
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Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Concert Schedule
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs daily through April 4, 2026, with the concert lineup kicking off this week. This lineup is sure to be popular, especially since it features members from NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, plus RuPaul running a DJ set.
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Here is the 2026 Universal Orlando Mardi Gras concert schedule:
- February 14 – Portugal. The Man
- February 15 – Ivy Queen
- February 21 – Joey Fatone & AJ McLean
- February 28 – RuPaul (DJ Set)
- March 7 – Ziggy Marley
- March 13 – Tyler Hubbard
- March 14 – Bebe Rexha
- March 15 – Zedd
- March 21 – Barenaked Ladies
- March 28 – The All-American Rejects
Joey Fatone (NSYNC) and AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys) will likely draw large crowds, not only because of their individual popularity but because they’ll be performing together! The concerts are included with your theme park admission and take place at the Music Plaza Stage in Universal Studios Florida.
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Festival
If you want to visit Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval with the lowest crowds, visiting Universal in February is a great idea before the busy Spring Break season kicks off in March. This is a popular celebration that will see increased crowds during the Spring Break season. Guests should show up with a plan in place to make the most out of their day. See our Universal Orlando crowd calendar for an idea of crowd levels.
The highlight of the event is the Universal Orlando Mardi Gras parade, which features parade floats inspired by the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. Guests can also sign up to ride on the floats and toss beads to other guests by either purchasing a dining package or signing up in advance. This is a family-friendly way to celebrate Mardi Gras as Universal seeks to emulate the experience by including bead throwing from the floats, street performers, and a full lineup of entertainment.
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval food also features a wide range of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Spain to China and beyond, with an expansive menu featuring more than 40 menu items. And of course, the traditional Mardi Gras King Cake!
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