Update, July 30, 2026: Universal has detailed early access: three houses open at 2 p.m., and Scream Early buyers must be inside the park by 5 p.m. The HHN 35 Orlando lineup is complete with Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness as the tenth and final house. On tickets, all four Orlando multi-night passes are on sale, from $229.99 for Rush of Fear alongside a new 5-House R.I.P. Tour. Full pricing, eligible nights, and the 5-House R.I.P. Tour details. Universal previously discontinued the Fear with Express Pass bundles, so the multi-night passes now sell standalone.
Halloween Horror Nights (and its Universal Beijing counterpart, Scares at Universal) runs at five Universal parks worldwide in 2026: Orlando, Hollywood, Singapore, Osaka (Japan), and Beijing. Ticket structure varies substantially by park — the two US events and Singapore run on a separate hard ticket, while Japan and Beijing include the event with standard park admission but sell paid add-on passes for shorter queue times. Hours also differ: Japan’s haunted mazes open at 10 a.m. and run through park close, giving guests the longest daytime maze window of any Universal Halloween event.
This guide breaks down every ticket type at every park to help you plan. For dates and lineups, see our Halloween Horror Nights 2026 all-parks guide.
Halloween Horror Nights ticket comparison across all Universal parks
| Park | Location | Ticket structure | Starting price | Multi-night pass? | Add-on passes | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHN 35 Orlando | Universal Studios Florida | Separate hard ticket | $88.99 single night | Rush of Fear ($229.99+), Frequent Fear ($274.99+), Frequent Fear Plus ($324.99+), Ultimate Frequent Fear ($449.99+) | Universal Express, standard RIP Tour ($469.99+), new 5-House R.I.P. Tour, Premium Scream Night (from $415, two dates in 2026), Behind-the-Screams daytime tours, Scream Early ($70, a qualifying daytime admission rather than a standalone add-on) | Evening event |
| HHN Hollywood | Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles | Separate hard ticket | $77 single night | Frequent Fear Pass ($179), Ultimate Fear Pass ($299) | Universal Express ($259+), Universal Express Unlimited ($299), RIP Tour ($469+), After 2 PM Day/Night, Early Access ($20), Dining Pass ($64.75) | Event begins 7 p.m. |
| HHN 14 Singapore | Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa | Separate hard ticket | Early Bird from S$58 | Frequent Fear Pass (S$156, all 18 nights) | Universal Express, Express PLUS, R.I.P. Tour (S$290 Early Bird), Frights for Two (S$250) | Evening event on 18 select nights (Sept 25 – Nov 1) |
| HHN Japan (USJ) | Universal Studios Japan, Osaka | Included with Studio Pass | Studio Pass on dynamic pricing | No multi-night pass (event runs daily on the season) | Halloween Express Pass from ¥11,800 (74% higher than 2025’s ¥6,800); new Express Pass 3+1 with guaranteed Zanzō entry from ¥11,800; Zanzō itself requires a separate ticket from ¥1,900; day-of timed-entry e-ticket required for some mazes via USJ app | Mazes 10:00 a.m. to park close (longest daytime maze window); nighttime experiences 6:00 p.m. to park close |
| Scares at Universal (Beijing) | Universal Beijing Resort, Tongzhou | Included with standard park admission (branded Scares at Universal, not HHN) | Standard Universal Studios Beijing ticket | No multi-night pass | Universal Express (optional); separately sold Scares Evening Ticket with 17:00 park entry via UBR App, WeChat Mini-Program, and Douyin Flagship Store | Nighttime experiences 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; mazes 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on operating dates (Thu–Mon each week during the season) |
The critical difference: at Orlando, Hollywood, and Singapore, Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed after-hours event. At Universal Japan and Universal Beijing, the Halloween event is folded into daytime park operations and included with standard admission, with optional paid Express passes for shorter maze queues. Japan’s 10 a.m. maze opening is unique across the Universal Halloween lineup.
Last updated: August 1, 2026. Orlando pricing tiers, Hollywood Frequent Fear Pass, Japan Halloween Express Pass, and Beijing ticket structure all live. This page is HAN’s central Halloween Horror Nights tickets hub across all five Universal parks.
Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Ticket Options
Event Dates and Basic Information
Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando runs on 48 select nights from August 28 to November 1, 2026. This year brings 10 all-new haunted houses, all now announced, including Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn, and Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness. For the full lineup as it’s revealed, see our Halloween Horror Nights 2026 houses coverage.
Single Night General Admission
- Starting Price: $88.99, with pricing varying by date
- Peak Pricing: Prices vary significantly by date
- What’s Included: Access to all haunted houses, scare zones, and select attractions
Single night tickets are the tickets I recommend the least; see below for why.
Premium Scream Night – Now Two Nights in 2026
- Dates: Thursday, August 27 AND Monday, October 19, 2026
- Price: From $415 per person, and prices may vary by day, plus tax
- What Makes It Special:
- Shorter wait times with an exclusive, smaller crowd
- Select all-you-care-to-enjoy food
- Costumes allowed on both Premium Scream Nights – the only Orlando HHN nights where you can wear one. Hollywood permits costumes on all its event nights. No costume masks at either park (full policy breakdown in our Know Before You Go guide)
- Free self-parking included
- August 27 is the night before the event opens – you’ll walk the houses before the general public ever does
- NEW for 2026: a second Premium Scream Night lands mid-season on October 19 – the small-crowd experience after the event is in full swing
Premium Scream Night remains my pick for the best single night at the event if you can afford it. Honest report from 2025: it was noticeably more crowded than the year before, and you had to choose between sampling all the food and seeing all the houses. Universal seems to have responded for 2026 – capacity is being adjusted and a second night now spreads out demand. With the included food and the shorter waits, it’s still the most event you can get out of a single night.
Express Passes – Skip the Regular Lines
- Starting Price: $199.99, with pricing varying by day. One-time Express access at all 10 houses and participating attractions
- What You Get: One-time express entry to haunted houses and participating rides
- Wait Time Expectation: Historically about half of standby waits – roughly 30-40 minutes in recent years
Express passes require separate event admission and don’t provide immediate access – you’ll still wait, just significantly less than general admission guests.
RIP Tours – The VIP Experience
- Starting Price: $469.99, with pricing varying by date
- In recent years the tour has included:
- Priority VIP entry to haunted houses (immediate access)
- Pre-tour reception with appetizers and beverages
- Valet parking
- Reserved seating at shows
- Expert guided tour experience
Important Note: RIP tour pricing is IN ADDITION to regular event admission – budget accordingly for the true total.
New for 2026: 5-House R.I.P. Tour
Universal added a 5-House R.I.P. Tour for HHN 35 at $299.99+ per person, with half the house count of the standard 10-house R.I.P. product. Guests pick a North or South itinerary at purchase and get priority VIP entry to five pre-selected houses on that route, plus Universal Express Unlimited on rides (not on the houses) for the same night, plus a commemorative credential, lanyard, and button. Event admission is not included — you still buy a separate HHN ticket for the same night. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; specific houses can change.
Behind-the-Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tours
3-House Tour:
- Starting Date: tours begin August 21, 2026 (one week before event opening)
- Price: Starting at $99.99, with pricing varying by date and tour selection
6-House Tour:
- Price: Varies by date; 6-house tours begin August 29 and include a buffet lunch
- What’s Included: Daytime walking tour of six haunted houses with meal
These daytime tours don’t require event admission and offer exclusive photography opportunities and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Scream Early Tickets
- Price: Starting at $70
- Benefits: Universal Studios Florida access from 2 PM on your event day, including park attractions and a minimum of three haunted houses: Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, and Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control
- Hard deadline: you must enter Universal Studios Florida by 5 PM. The add-on does not include event admission, and Universal requires a separate same-date Halloween Horror Nights ticket
- Who does not need it: Scream Early is one of four daytime admissions that qualify for Stay & Scream. Anyone holding a Single-Day or Multi-Day Universal Studios Florida ticket, or an Annual or Seasonal Pass, already qualifies and does not need it
- Why It Helps: Avoid entrance crowds and start on houses hours before the event officially opens. Full early-access breakdown
Multi-Night Passes (Orlando)
Orlando’s multi-night Frequent Fear passes went on sale July 21, 2026. Every pass requires a start date selection at purchase, and the number of eligible nights is tied to when you start. Universal discontinued the Fear with Express Pass bundles earlier in July, so the multi-night passes now sell standalone; buy Universal Express separately per night if you want line-skip on top.
- Rush of Fear Pass — from $229.99. Up to the first 18 event nights (Aug. 28 – Sept. 20). The cheapest way in, and front-loaded to the earliest weeks of HHN 35.
- Frequent Fear Pass — from $274.99. Up to 31 event nights across the season (Aug. 28 – Nov. 1).
- Frequent Fear Plus Pass — from $324.99. Up to 41 event nights across the season (Aug. 28 – Nov. 1).
- Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass — from $449.99. Up to 49 event nights, plus free self-parking after 5 p.m. on all eligible nights. Not valid on Premium Scream Night (Aug. 27 or Oct. 19, 2026).
All prices are per person and do not include tax. See our full breakdown of every eligible night per tier.
Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Ticket Options
Event Dates and Pricing
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood runs on select nights from September 3 to November 1, 2026, with the event beginning at 7 p.m., subject to change per Universal. Universal has not published a closing time. Announced houses so far include Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn, Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, the original Dead, Deader, Deadest, and the Hollywood-only Killer Klowns from Outer Space. All eight are now announced, including the original Killceañera: Music by SLASH, revealed at Midsummer Scream.
General Admission
- Starting Price: $77 per person
- What’s Included: Access to all haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment. Universal’s May release lists the Terror Tram alongside the eight haunted houses for 2026, and its theme was revealed at Midsummer Scream as an Art the Clown takeover
Express Options
Universal Express:
- Price: From $259 (add-on)
- Includes: Express access, plus limited access to the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Universal Express Unlimited:
- Price: From $299
- Premium Value: $40 more than regular Express for unlimited express access
RIP Tour Hollywood
- Starting Price: From $469
- Includes: Expert-guided tour, meal, and VIP Trolley to the backlot (skips Terror Tram lines)
The Terror Tram is a Hollywood exclusive and returns for 2026 per Universal’s May release, theme still to come – the VIP trolley access alone makes the RIP tour particularly valuable at this location.
Day/Night Combinations
After 2 PM Day/Night Ticket:
- Starting Price: $117
- Benefits: Same-day park access starting at 2 PM plus event admission
After 2 PM Day/Night with Express:
- Starting Price: From $299
- Benefits: Day access + express access during event
Multi-Night Passes (Hollywood)
Frequent Fear Pass:
- Price: $179
- Valid Dates: Up to 35 event nights
Ultimate Fear Pass:
- Price: $299
- Valid Dates: All event nights
- Best Value: Ideal for local guests who can visit multiple times
If you’re a local, this is your category: multi-night passes are how you avoid the heavy lines during peak hours – go often, go on the quiet nights, and never feel pressure to marathon every house in one visit.
Early Access Add-On
- Price: $20
- Benefits: Early admission to select haunted houses starting at 5:30 PM
- Requirement: Must have separate event admission
Unmasking the Horror Tour Add-On (new for 2026)
- Starting Price: $20 per person, varies by day
- What’s Included: A guided, lights-on daytime walkthrough of two haunted houses, Sinners and Killceañera: Music by SLASH, once each, plus photo opportunities in select designated areas
- Details: Up to one hour, in groups of no more than 20 guests, on most event days roughly every half hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check in at the Universal Box Office 15 minutes before departure
- Requirement: Daytime theme park admission is separate and not included
Dining Pass
- Price: $64.75 per person, including tax
- What’s Included: Two entrées plus four sides, snacks, desserts, or beverages, valid on your selected date only
- Requirement: Separate event admission for the same date is required
Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 14 (2026) Ticket Options
Event Dates and Basic Information
Halloween Horror Nights 14 at Universal Studios Singapore runs on select nights from September 25 through November 1, 2026 (18 event nights) on Sentosa Island. The 2026 lineup includes four haunted houses and two scare zones. Like the US events, HHN Singapore is a separately ticketed after-hours experience — the daytime park operates on standard admission.
Ticket Structure
- Single Night Admission: Early Bird S$58 non-peak or S$68 all dates (regularly S$78 and S$88), one-time entry, while stocks last. Frights for Two bundle S$250 for two tickets with early house access and vouchers. Frequent Fear Pass S$156 for unlimited visits on all 18 nights. R.I.P. Tour from S$290 Early Bird. Express and Express PLUS add-ons sold separately.
- Frequent Fear Pass: Multi-night pass covering all 18 event nights, sold for guests planning multiple visits.
- Universal Express: Optional paid add-on for shorter queue times at the haunted houses.
- R.I.P. Tour: Guided VIP tour with premium queue access.
For the full 2026 lineup, see HAN’s Halloween Horror Nights 14 Singapore guide.
Japan (USJ) Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Ticket Options
Event Dates and Basic Information
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan runs on every day from September 11 through November 8, 2026, marking the event’s 15th anniversary. The event is included with standard Studio Pass admission. Some attractions continue past November 8: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive runs through December 27, Sadako’s Curse runs through January 4, 2027, and Jaws: Red Alert runs through January 31, 2027.
Ticket Structure — different from the US and Singapore events
- Studio Pass (park admission): Halloween Horror Nights is included at no extra charge. USJ moved to dynamic Studio Pass pricing in 2026, with per-day prices varying by demand.
- Halloween Express Pass: Optional paid add-on covering priority access to Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, Factory of Fear, and Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D. Prices start at ¥11,800 and vary by date. This is roughly a 74 percent increase over the 2025 starting price of ¥6,800.
- Day-of timed-entry e-ticket (e整理券): Free but required for some mazes; obtained through the official USJ app on the day of visit. Applies to attractions like KATE Presents “The Witch of No. 18.”
- Zanzō dedicated ticket (from ¥1,900): The first-ever R-18 age-restricted attraction in the event’s 15-year history is the one USJ Halloween attraction NOT included with Studio Pass admission. Separate paid ticket on sale now at the official online store (English name: Lights Out: Nightmare Isolation), capped inventory, sales end when sold out. A new Universal Express Pass 3+1 ~Halloween Set & Zanzō~ (from ¥11,800) guarantees one Zanzō experience plus priority access to three other attractions.
Hours — the longest daytime maze window of any Universal Halloween event
Universal Studios Japan runs its haunted mazes from 10:00 a.m. to park close, giving guests a full daytime maze window that no other Universal park offers. Street Zombies, Zombie de Dance, and the Playback Zombie de Dance 15th anniversary finale run from 6:00 p.m. to park close. This structure means USJ guests can walk multiple mazes during daylight hours and reserve evenings for the nighttime street experiences.
Age rating: Zanzō is R-18 with a mandatory waiver (guests 17 and under barred entirely, a first for any HHN event). Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive and Factory of Fear are R-15 (guests 14 and under, or junior-high students and below, are not permitted). Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D requires guardian consent for guests under 13.
Beijing (Scares at Universal) 2026 Ticket Options
Event Dates and Basic Information
Universal Beijing Resort’s autumn Halloween event, branded Scares at Universal, runs from September 4 through November 1, 2026, marking the resort’s 5th anniversary season. Universal Beijing does not use the Halloween Horror Nights branding — the event is officially called Scares at Universal (Chinese wordplay that avoids the word “Halloween”). Structurally, the event operates like Japan’s HHN: included with park admission, with paid add-ons available.
Ticket Structure
- Standard Universal Studios Beijing admission: Scares at Universal is included with standard park admission on select nights (typically Thursday through the following Monday each week during the season).
- Scares Evening Ticket: Separately sold ticket with 17:00 park entry, offered in past years via the Universal Beijing Resort official App, WeChat Mini-Program, and Douyin Flagship Store.
- Universal Express: Optional paid add-on for priority access to the haunted mazes. The 2025 pattern released Halloween Express Pass sales August 23; the 2026 pattern is expected to be similar with details announced in mid-August 2026.
Hours and Age Policy
Universal Studios Beijing runs its haunted mazes from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on operating dates. Nighttime experiences (themed shows, scare zones) begin at 6:00 p.m. Universal Beijing has not published 2026 closing times. Universal Beijing does not recommend the mazes or nighttime activities for guests under 13. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Mazes are walk-up queue-only — no online reservation or additional ticket is required, with Universal Express as a paid optional upgrade for shorter waits.
Making the Right Choice: Which Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Is Best?
For First-Time Visitors with One Night Only:
- Orlando: Premium Scream Night (from $415) is the best night at the event if you can afford it – and with two dates in 2026, you no longer have to build your trip around opening week
- Hollywood: Express Unlimited ($299 + admission) for maximum haunted houses
For Local Guests or Multiple Visits:
- Orlando: All four multi-night passes are on sale now, from $229.99 for Rush of Fear and $274.99 for Frequent Fear. A multi-night pass beats stacking single nights for anyone visiting twice or more
- Hollywood: Ultimate Fear Pass ($299) – multi-night passes beat single premium nights for anyone in driving distance
For Budget-Conscious Visitors:
- Both Locations: Single night admission + Early Access tickets provide good value
- Orlando: Scream Early tickets ($70) buy you a multi-hour head start on the houses
For Maximum Luxury:
- Both Locations: RIP Tours offer the premium experience – budget tour price plus admission for the true total
Pro Tips for Halloween Horror Nights Tickets
- Buy Early: Popular nights sell out completely – Universal is already warning that event nights sell out far in advance – and in past years the earliest pricing has been the cheapest
- Avoid Opening Weekend: Unless you choose Premium Scream Night, crowds are typically heaviest the first weekend
- Consider Weeknights: Tuesday-Thursday typically offer lower prices and smaller crowds
- Plan Multiple Visits: Multi-night passes almost always provide better value than single-night premium options
What’s Confirmed for 2026
Orlando’s 35th-anniversary event features 10 all-new haunted houses, all now announced, including Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn, and Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness – plus two shows (Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir and the Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins lagoon show) and all four scare zones (Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, Sideshow of Decay, the shared Fortnitemares: Freaky Fields, and Downtown Clowntown with Killer Klowns and Art the Clown), plus returning street experiences Mel’s Die-In and Club Horror, and the CityWalk Dead Coconut Club – Harvest overlay of the Red Coconut Club (free, all ages, no HHN ticket needed). Hollywood has confirmed Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn, Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, the original Dead, Deader, Deadest, and the Hollywood-only Killer Klowns from Outer Space so far, seven of eight, plus the shared Fortnitemares scare zone. Full lineups and remaining announcements are tracked in our Halloween Horror Nights 2026 coverage, including INVASION: Alien Abduction.
Halloween Horror Nights tickets represent a significant investment, but choosing the right option ensures you’ll experience the world’s premier Halloween event to its fullest. Whether you opt for budget-friendly general admission or splurge on VIP experiences, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights delivers unmatched scares and entertainment that justify the premium pricing.
Remember: All prices listed are starting prices per Universal’s official ticket stores and subject to change. Peak dates, especially October weekends, command significantly higher pricing across all ticket tiers – always confirm current pricing on Universal’s official site before purchase.
