Universal runs Halloween Horror Nights at five parks worldwide, and 2026 is a landmark year: Orlando celebrates the event’s 35th anniversary with its longest run ever, opening August 28, the earliest start date in its history. Hollywood follows on September 3 and Singapore on September 25, with Japan and Beijing still to announce. This guide covers every Universal park running Halloween Horror Nights in 2026, sorted by opening date, with a link to our full guide for each.
For every ticket tier at the U.S. events, see our Halloween Horror Nights tickets guide.
Every Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at a Glance
| Park | Location | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Horror Nights 35 | Universal Studios Florida, Orlando | Aug 28 – Nov 1 (48 nights) |
| Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood | Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles | Sept 3 – Nov 1 (42 nights) |
| Halloween Horror Nights 14 Singapore | Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa | Sept 25 – Nov 1 (18 nights) |
| Halloween Horror Nights Japan | Universal Studios Japan, Osaka | 2026 dates TBA |
| Halloween Horror Nights Beijing | Universal Beijing Resort | 2026 dates TBA |
Halloween Horror Nights 35: Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights turns 35 in 2026, and Universal Orlando is running its longest event ever: 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1 at Universal Studios Florida, the earliest start date in the event’s history.
| Dates | 48 select nights, Aug 28 – Nov 1 |
| Location | Universal Studios Florida, Orlando |
| Theme | Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, fronted by Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow |
| Lineup | 10 all-new houses (8 announced), 2 scare zones and 1 show announced so far |
| Tickets | From $87.99 single night (see the tickets guide) |
| New for 2026 | Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow appear together as allies for the first time, and Premium Scream Nights return Aug 27 and Oct 19 |
Full Orlando guide: every house, scare zone, and show
Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is running its 2026 Halloween Horror Nights over 42 select nights from September 3 through November 1, starting at 7 p.m. each night.
| Dates | 42 select nights, Sept 3 – Nov 1, from 7 p.m. |
| Location | Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles |
| Houses | 3 announced so far: Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser (all shared with Orlando) |
| Tickets | From $77 general admission (see the tickets guide) |
| New for 2026 | The event’s first-ever Hellraiser house. Theme, icons, scare zones, and the Terror Tram are not yet announced |
Full Hollywood guide: every detail announced so far
Halloween Horror Nights 14: Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore’s 14th annual Halloween Horror Nights runs 18 select nights from September 25 through November 1, with four haunted houses, two immersive scare zones, and a new roving scare experience.
| Dates | 18 select nights, Sept 25 – Nov 1 |
| Location | Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa |
| Lineup | 4 haunted houses, 2 scare zones, plus a roving scare experience that can strike anywhere in the park |
| Tickets | Super Early Bird from S$58 non-peak / S$68 peak, limited quantities through July 22 (details) |
| New for 2026 | A haunted broadcast studio, a cursed collector’s shop, a Chinese robotics facility, and the return of fan favorite Chatterbox Charlie |
Full Singapore lineup: all four houses and both scare zones
Halloween Horror Nights Japan (Pending)
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has not yet announced its 2026 Halloween Horror Nights. In recent years the Osaka event has run from early September through early November. We will add dates, lineup, and tickets when Universal makes the reveal.
Halloween Horror Nights Beijing (Pending)
Universal Beijing Resort has not yet announced its 2026 Halloween event. We will add it when details land.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 FAQ
When does Halloween Horror Nights 2026 start?
Orlando opens first on August 28, the earliest start in event history. Hollywood follows on September 3 and Singapore on September 25. All three run through November 1.
How much are Halloween Horror Nights tickets in 2026?
Single-night tickets start at $87.99 in Orlando and $77 in Hollywood, and Singapore’s early-bird tickets start at S$58. Our tickets guide breaks down every tier, including Express and multi-night passes.
Which Universal parks run Halloween Horror Nights?
Five parks host the event: Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Singapore, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and Universal Beijing Resort. As of mid-July, three have announced their 2026 events.
What is the Halloween Horror Nights 2026 theme?
Orlando’s 35th-anniversary theme is the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, with returning icons Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow appearing together as allies for the first time. Hollywood has not announced a theme. Singapore’s houses include a haunted broadcast studio and a cursed collector’s shop.
Updated July 16, 2026. Universal Studios Japan and Universal Beijing Resort have not yet announced 2026 plans. This guide is updated as reveals land.
