ATTENTION Universal Fans! Tickets for the most highly anticipated event of the year are now available!

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

On the morning of March 26th, tickets for the 2026 edition of Halloween Horror Nights — the premier annual theme park Halloween celebration– have gone on sale!

The 2026 iteration of the beloved annual event will last most nights from August 28th through November 1st. Single night tickets begin at $87.99, and vary based on date.

August Dates & Prices

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September Dates & Prices

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October Dates & Prices

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November Dates & Prices

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In addition to the standard single-night tickets, Universal is offering several other ticket types for the 2026 event, including:

• Premium Scream Night: Offered on August 27th and October 19th, this exclusive event offers shorter wait times, including all-you-can-eat food and beverage, and free parking beginning at $399 per person.
• R.I.P. Tour: An add-on to an already purchased ticket, this option begins at $399 and features a once-per-house Priority VIP Entrance, Unlimited Universal Express access, a Tour Reception, a VIP credential, and valet parking.
• Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour: This daytime tour option, which does not include or require Halloween Horror Nights admission, includes a 3-house lights-on tour, exclusive photography access, a commemorative pin, and a buffet-style lunch. Dates are available beginning August 21st, and tickets start at $99.
• Scream Early Ticket Add-On: Beginning at $70, this add-on offers access to “at least three haunted houses starting at 2:00 PM, plus time to enjoy the iconic attractions you love, continuing through regular scheduled daytime park closing.”
• Express Pass Add-On: Beginning at $169.99 per person, this ticket add-on allows guests to skip the regular lines ONE time at all 10 HHN houses, as well as select attractions during the event.

Universal is also offering hotel and ticket combo packages.

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Since its launch in 1991, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights has become an annual pilgrimage for horror fans, filled with mazes and haunted houses – both original and IP-based, scare zones, and devious treats that define the Halloween season. The 2026 event will mark the 35th in HHN history.

Mr. Cupcake at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, an example of the event’s unique treat offerings from the 2025 event.

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Tickets for Universal’s 2026 Halloween Horror Nights are on sale NOW, along with numerous tours, add-ons, and other packages! Stay tuned to DFB for more on the event as it’s announced.

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