Universal Studios Hollywood 2027 Event Guide and Dates

By Chris

Nov 10, 2026 4 min read

Universal Studios Hollywood 2027 Event Guide

Universal Studios Hollywood has published its 2027 Event Guide, laying out the year from Pass Member perks in February to EVE on New Year’s Eve. The guide lists 14 events and Pass Member exclusives.

Only three have exact dates so far: Universal Fan Fest Nights (select nights April 16 – May 16), Halloween Horror Nights (select nights September 2 – October 31) and EVE (December 31). Universal lists everything else by month.

Timeline chart of Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2027 events by month, from Pass Member Bonus Benefits in February to EVE on December 31 Every event in Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2027 Event Guide, by month. Bars show the months Universal lists, not exact dates. Graphic: ThemeParkIQ

2027 Event Calendar at a Glance

When	Event	Notes
February – March	Pass Member Bonus Benefits	Pass Member exclusive
March – May	Butterbeer™ Season	Food and merchandise available for purchase
Select nights, April 16 – May 16	Universal Fan Fest Nights	Separately ticketed
May	Pass Member Collectible Giveaway	Pass Member exclusive
June	Pass Member Park Takeover	Pass Member exclusive
June – August	Mega Movie Summer
July	4th of July	Included with admission
August – September	Back to Hogwarts™
August – September	Pass Member Appreciation Days	Pass Member exclusive
Select nights, September 2 – October 31	Halloween Horror Nights	Separately ticketed
November	Pass Member Collectible Giveaway	Pass Member exclusive
December	Holidays at Universal
December	Pass Member Holiday Park Takeover	Pass Member exclusive
December 31	EVE

Spring: Butterbeer Season and Universal Fan Fest Nights

Universal Fan Fest Nights logo in blue and pink lettering over a starry purple night sky Universal Fan Fest Nights returns on select nights April 16 – May 16, 2027. Image: Universal Studios Hollywood

Butterbeer™ Season runs March through May in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, with new limited-time treats and merchandise inspired by the drink. Food and merchandise are available for purchase.

Universal Fan Fest Nights runs on select nights from April 16 to May 16. It is a separately ticketed, after-hours event built around sci-fi, fantasy, anime and gaming. Fan Fest Nights premiered in 2025, so 2027 will be its third year. The guide does not yet name the franchises taking part or the specific nights.

Summer: Mega Movie Summer, 4th of July and Back to Hogwarts

Mega Movie Summer logo in bold blue and orange letters on a bright yellow and teal background Mega Movie Summer is listed for June through August 2027. Image: Universal Studios Hollywood

Mega Movie Summer is listed for June through August. Universal describes it as a chance to see the summer’s movies, then celebrate them in the park. The guide does not yet say which films are included.

The 4th of July celebration includes a new fireworks show, live fife and drum performances, festive décor and character encounters. It is included with admission.

Back to Hogwarts™ follows in August and September in Hogsmeade™, where guests can celebrate their house pride before the new school year.

Halloween Horror Nights 2027: September 2 – October 31

Halloween Horror Nights logo in white serif lettering over a dark, weathered brown texture Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights September 2 – October 31, 2027. Image: Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights returns on select nights from September 2 to October 31. It is separately ticketed. For comparison, the 2026 event ran on select nights from September 3 to November 1.

The guide gives the date range only. Houses, scare zones, the specific nights and ticket prices for 2027 have not been announced.

Holidays at Universal and EVE

A family of four laughing with the Grinch in his Santa suit in front of a decorated Christmas tree and the Who-ville Post Office at Universal Studios Hollywood The Grinch with guests in Who-ville during Grinchmas™. Image: Universal Studios Hollywood

Holidays at Universal is listed for December 2027, with Grinchmas™ featuring The Grinch™ and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. This year’s Holidays at Universal runs November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027.

EVE, Universal Studios Hollywood’s New Year’s Eve celebration, closes out the year on December 31.

Pass Member Exclusives in 2027

Pass Member Park Takeover logo in white lettering over an orange-tinted photo of a crowd at Universal Studios Hollywood The Pass Member Park Takeover is listed for June 2027. Image: Universal Studios Hollywood

The guide lists six perks for Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Members:

Bonus Benefits (February – March): limited-time giveaways and special offers in the park and on CityWalk.
Collectible Giveaway (May): a Pass Member collectible, while supplies last.
Park Takeover (June): an after-hours event with rides, character meet and greets and photo ops. Pass Members reserve a ticket.
Appreciation Days (August – September): limited-time giveaways and special offers.
Collectible Giveaway (November): a second collectible giveaway, while supplies last.
Holiday Park Takeover (December): after-hours rides and seasonal festivities. An advance online reservation is required.