There’s always something exciting happening at Universal Orlando Resort, with seasonal events and experiences that offer even more fun throughout the destination all year long.

You now start planning their 2025 vacation to enjoy all the thrills to be had – no matter the time of year, from fan-favorite seasonal events like Universal Mardi Gras, Universal Halloween Horror Nights and Holidays at Universal, to hotel happenings and all-new adventures for the whole family.

Below are more details about all the fun happening throughout 2025.

THEME PARK EXPERIENCES AND SEASONAL EVENTS

Guests can top off a day of theme park thrills in 2025 with some of Universal Orlando’s most popular seasonal events listed below.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S 2025 EVENT DATES

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January 24 and 25: Rock the Universe
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February 1 – March 30: Universal Mardi Gras

April 12, 26 and May 3, 10, 17: Universal Volcano Bay Nights

August 29 – November 2 (select nights): Halloween Horror Nights

November 21 – December 31: Holidays at Universal

Halloween Horror Nights returns earlier than ever before on select nights, beginning August 29 through November 2

Holidays at Universal begins November 21 and will run daily through December 31

Rock the Universe

Rock the Universe, Florida’s largest Christian rock festival, returns to Universal Studios Florida from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on January 24 and 25, 2025. You can enjoy exclusive musical acts and select open theme park attractions. RTU’s musical acts are spread across two stages – Music Plaza Stage between Minion Mayhem and Race Through New York and Hollywood Stage across from Mel’s Drive-In.

January 24 Musical Guests

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Brandon Lake
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Matthew West
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Katy Nicole
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Rend Collective
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KB
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Tasha Layton
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Aaron Cole
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Coqui
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Iveth Luna
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January 25 Musical Guests

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Forest Frank
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Bethel Music
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ELEVATION RYTHM
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Taya
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Josiah Queen
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Caleb Gordon
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Consumed by Fire
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Coqui
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Allison Eide
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Tickets start at $94.99 per person plus tax per night.

Universal Mardi Gras

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs February 1 through March 30, where guests can celebrate 30 years of letting the good times roll all while dining on international cuisine from across the globe, watching a spectacular parade with dazzling floats and enjoying live concerts from some of the biggest names in music – from T-Pain to Joe Jonas and more.

The Mardi Gras Float and Dine experience secures your spot to ride on a parade float. Tickets are now available starting at $89.99 per person plus tax.

2025 Universal Mardi Gras Concert Schedule

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February 1 – T-Pain
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February 8 – Joe Jonas
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February 15 – Kool & The Gang
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February 16 – Juanes
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February 22 – Scotty McCreery
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March 1 – Foster the People
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March 8 – Illenium
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March 15 – All Time Low
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March 16 – Lawrence
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March 21 – Coco Jones
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March 22 – DJ Pauly D
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March 29 – TLC
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Butterbeer Season

It’s not really an actual event, more so a time of year where there’s an opportunity to celebrate all the yummy flavors of Butterbeer. You can celebrate the return of Butterbeer Season, beginning March 1 and continuing through May 31, giving them a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – from sweet treats to themed merchandise and more.

Grad Bash | April 4, 5, 11, & 25

This grad celebration gives students exclusive, private access to both Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Plus, they’ll enjoy thrilling rides and attractions, street entertainment, and more.

This is a separately ticketed event — get your grad back tickets here: Grad Bash 2025

Volcano Bay Nights

New for 2025! On select nights in April and May, you can immerse themselves into the Waturi culture during the all-new Universal Volcano Bay Nights (additional details will be revealed soon).

Gradventure | May 2, 9, 16, & 17

Middle school grads can celebrate with their friends as they enjoy complete, private access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure all night long at this separately ticketed event.

Learn more here: Gradventure 2025

Grand Opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22

Universal Epic Universe, opens May 22, 2025. This new theme park features five new theme lands with dozens of new attractions, restaurants, and shops.

Here are the 5 worlds inside Epic Universe:

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Celestial Park
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SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic

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Dark Universe
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How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk

Passholder Appreciation Days | August 15–September 30

Passholder Appreciation Days are an annual celebration of the UOAP family — exclusive to Passholders! — with over six weeks of offers, special events, and more.

Passholder Appreciation Nights | August 15–August 16

During this free event after hours event, you can hang with fellow UOAP’s for a night where Passholders get the park to themselves. You can enjoy favorite rides and attractions, character appearances, live entertainment, and more.

Halloween Horror Nights | Select Nights August 29–November 2

Halloween Horror Nights returns earlier than ever before on select nights, beginning August 29 through November 2, where guests can face terrifying haunted houses inspired by cinematic greats and eerie original stories, sinister scare zones, live entertainment, exclusive merchandise and themed food and beverage items at the world’s premier Halloween event.

Holidays at Universal Orlando | November 21–December 31

Holidays at Universal begins November 21 and will run daily through December 31. Here guests can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with an incredible collection of festive experiences – like the awe-inspiring Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potterand a chance to meet the mean, green one himself – the Grinch – during Grinchmas.

You can also admire festive décor across the destination and dine on delicious, holiday-themed food and beverage offerings.

THE EXCITEMENT CONTINUES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK

For 2025, there's a variety of events at Universal CityWalk this year – from the Mardi Gras After Party to a St. Patrick’s Day celebrationat Pat O’Brien’s and Summer Live Music, to the Red Coconut’s transformation to the Cursed Coconut Club during Mardi Gras, Dead Coconut Club forHalloween Horror Nights and Green and Red Coconut Club for the Holidays.

You can also stop-by one of the many restaurants or retail shops to dine with your family and friends or purchase exclusive merchandise that can only be found at Universal Orlando. For more information on 2025 CityWalk happenings, click here.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO HOTELS EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

Guests can also choose from special experiences and events at select hotels, where they can:

Embrace the ‘aloha’ spirit at the Wantilan Luau at Loews Royal Pacific Resort,a festive, family-friendly luau and dinner show. Shows begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday evenings (subject to change). To purchase tickets, click here.

Enjoy a live acoustic performance while they feast on a delicious brunch full of comfort food with a tinge of Southern twang during the Acoustic Brunch at The Kitchen in the Hard Rock Hotel. Brunch takes place every Sunday. To make a reservation, click here.

Be transported to the Mediterranean at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel’s Harbor Nights, featuring unlimited gourmet food and wines from the hotel’s restaurants, live music and a traditional opera performance. Harbor Nights will take place on February 14, April 25, October 17 and November 28. To purchase tickets, click here.

Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will also offer special dining for guests on Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Eve.

More details for all 2025 events and experiences will be released over time. To plan your 2025 Universal Orlando Resort vacation, click here.

Universal Orlando Shares 2025 Event Dates – From Seasonal Events To Special Experiences

THEME PARK EXPERIENCES AND SEASONAL EVENTS

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S 2025 EVENT DATES

Rock the Universe

Universal Mardi Gras

2025 Universal Mardi Gras Concert Schedule

Butterbeer Season

Grad Bash | April 4, 5, 11, & 25

Volcano Bay Nights

Gradventure | May 2, 9, 16, & 17

Grand Opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22

Passholder Appreciation Days | August 15–September 30

Passholder Appreciation Nights | August 15–August 16

Halloween Horror Nights | Select Nights August 29–November 2

Holidays at Universal Orlando | November 21–December 31

THE EXCITEMENT CONTINUES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK

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