Universal Orlando is hopping this fall. Not only is Epic Universe open for its first fall season at Universal, but Halloween Horror Nights are happening on select evenings at Universal Studios Florida (and we’ve been, so you can check out our coverage here).

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Well, that’s not the only thing going on at Universal Orlando this fall. Universal Orlando hotels are also bringing some new entertainment for guests, including live concerts by some pretty big musical talents.

First up, Velvet Sessions is returning to the Hard Rock Hotel this year. These are live musical concerts with some pretty great musicians and bands. Here’s the schedule for this year’s sessions:

• September 12th, 7 PM: Velvet Unplugged featuring Dream Street (with Matt Ballinger and Greg Raposo, two of the original members of Dream Street) in the Lobby of Hard Rock Hotel — Tickets Available Here
• September 25th, 6:30 PM: Pinktober Velvet Sessions featuring Sister Hazel — Tickets Available Here (Adults ages 21+ only)
• October 30th, 6:30 PM: Halloween Velvet Sessions featuring Sebastian Bach — Tickets Available Here (Adults ages 21+ only)

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Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita will bring an Italian-inspired food and wine festival to Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on October 17th from 6:30 PM to 10 PM. You can also upgrade to a VIP ticket and enjoy a special six-course wine dinner featuring the wines of Santa Margherita. Get tickets for Harbor Nights here.

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Finally, did you know you can enjoy an authentic Hawaiian luau at Universal Orlando? Yep, Disney might’ve scrapped Spirit of Aloha, but you can still enjoy the Wantilan Luau, a weekly dinner show that features a Polynesian-inspired all-you-can-eat buffet featuring pit-roasted pig, fire-grilled beef, Pacific catch of the day, ahi poke salad, Hawaiian chicken teriyaki, an array of desserts, and a special kid-friendly buffet. The luau happens on Saturdays year-round from 6 to 8:30 PM at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. You can get tickets here.

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