Universal Studios Hollywood hosts Horror Nights until 1 November
Published on 10/24/2026 at 11:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEvent format and park access
- Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights through 1 November 2026 at the Los Angeles theme park.
- Eight haunted houses, the Terror Tram and selected rides form the 2026 programme at the venue.
- The park sits at 100 Universal City Plaza beside the 101 freeway, north of Downtown Los Angeles.
Universal Studios Hollywood is continuing Halloween Horror Nights on select nights through 1 November 2026 in Los Angeles, with the venue operating as a separate nighttime event. The park is the Hollywood site identified in its official programme, and its 2026 season includes haunted houses, scare zones, the Terror Tram and selected rides.
Halloween Horror Nights continues through 1 November
Halloween Horror Nights began its 2026 run on 3 September and continues on selected nights until 1 November 2026. The operator describes it as a separately ticketed event at Universal Studios Hollywood, with the event beginning at 7pm and closing times varying by night.
The programme presents eight haunted houses alongside the Terror Tram, scare zones, entertainment and selected rides. The listed houses draw on titles and characters including Stranger Things 5, Sinners, Hellraiser and Evil Dead Burn, while other attractions include a house inspired by Killer Klowns from Outer Space and a Terror Tram featuring Art the Clown.
The dates and venue are set out on the official event information page. An independent UPI report on the 2026 line-up also places the event in Los Angeles and gives the season dates as 3 September to 1 November.
Eight haunted houses shape the 2026 programme
The event changes the way the theme park is experienced after dark. Visitors encounter walk-through haunted houses, outdoor scare zones and the Terror Tram, while several established rides remain part of the nighttime offer.
The operator lists Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride - 3D, The Simpsons Ride, Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Flight of the Hippogriff among the rides available during Halloween Horror Nights. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is also listed as open during the event, while Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift has limited access under specific event arrangements.
This combination connects the 2026 event to distinct parts of the park: the haunted houses and scare zones provide the temporary programme, while the Terror Tram uses the studio-tour setting and the named rides continue the venue’s permanent theme-park identity. The result is a night programme that travellers can distinguish from an ordinary daytime visit by its separate admission and selected attraction access.
Universal City location links the park to Los Angeles
The venue is at 100 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California, immediately north of Downtown Los Angeles. The operator says it is beside the 101 Hollywood Freeway, with access from Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard.
The location matters for Halloween Horror Nights because the event is not a city-centre festival that happens to use the park as a backdrop. Its haunted houses, scare zones, Terror Tram and selected rides are all presented as parts of the Universal Studios Hollywood venue, making the site itself the setting and organiser of the programme.
Visiting Universal Studios Hollywood: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Halloween Horror Nights takes place on select nights from 3 September to 1 November 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles.
- The event is separately ticketed, so ordinary daytime park admission does not include access to Halloween Horror Nights. Several rides remain available, but attraction access can differ during the event.
- The address is 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California. The site is beside the 101 Hollywood Freeway and can be reached via Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard.
- The haunted houses contain loud sounds, sudden movements, strobe effects, fog and enclosed spaces. The operator recommends parental discretion and does not recommend them for children under 13.
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Frequently asked questions about Universal Studios Hollywood
When does Halloween Horror Nights take place at Universal Studios Hollywood?
It runs on select nights from 3 September to 1 November 2026. The event begins at 7pm, while closing times vary.
What is Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood?
It is a separately ticketed nighttime event with eight haunted houses, the Terror Tram, scare zones, entertainment and selected rides.
Where is Universal Studios Hollywood and how do you get there?
The park is at 100 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, north of Downtown Los Angeles. Road access is via the 101 Hollywood Freeway, Universal Studios Boulevard or Lankershim Boulevard.
