by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 8:35 AM ET, Fri January 16, 2026
Tickets for Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood are now on sale, running for twelve nights from April 23-25, May 1-3, May 7-9 and May 14-16.
The Universal Fan Fest Nights take inspiration from anime, fantasy, gaming and more, with new experiences like Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters and ONE PIECE as well as themed events in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
Back by popular demand are experiences inspired by DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.
The event is an after-hours, separately ticketed event from traditional park entry.
Highlights of Universal Fan Fest Nights
Universal Fan Fest Nights are coming to Universal Hollywood this April. (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Hollywood)
New this year is the live-action, immersive walk-through experience Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot. Taking guests on a Scooby-Doo mystery via Studio Tour Tram, guests can watch the gang solve a mystery involving legendary monsters, like Dracula and Wolf Man while visiting historic sets.
ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show is located at the WaterWorld show venue. Inspired by the long-time anime, the show will offer a high-flying production complete with the show’s favorite characters.
Fans of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be able to enter the Forbidden Forest in search of a lost Hippogriff, with guidance from a Hogwarts Professor. Spell-casting skills and bravery are a must!
At SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Yoshi fans will unite at the Colorful Yoshi Celebration, complete with a new adventure and many differently colored Yoshis.
Lastly, back by popular demand, is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. An immersive walk-through experience tells the tale of adventure, in which a heroic group of spies must save the city of Waterdeep.
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