Universal Hollywood Adds Scooby-Doo, Universal Monsters to Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood is holding its popular Universal Fan Fest Nights in 2026 on April 23-25 and May 1-4, 7-9, and 15-16.

In 2026, the event will include a mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters, which will take guests onto the studio’s iconic backlot.

This after-hours event, which is separately ticketed from daytime park admission, “celebrates the exhilarating world of fandom through immersive and interactive in-world experiences created by the theme park’s renowned and highly creative entertainment team in collaboration with esteemed industry experts,” according to Universal.

Fan Fest Nights focuses on a variety of pop-culture categories, such as sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime, Guests will experience different worlds that celebrate fandom favorites with live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, special cuisine, and merchandise.

“We are passionate about creating a top-notch fan event for our guests and can’t wait to share how incredible year two will be. And as we prep for opening night on April 23, we are pleased to be able to offer presale tickets to our guests that include a very cool, complimentary Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 collectible medallion that we think will become another fan favorite,” said Scott Strobl, EVP and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood.

Presale tickets can be purchased through December 17 and include a complimentary limited edition collectible medallion. General admission tickets start at $74 per person, and an Ultimate Fandom Pass (for entry on multiple nights) starts at $249 per person.

This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.

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