Universal Announces FULL LIST of Dates for 2026 Halloween Horror Nights

If you’ve been dreaming of Halloween since November 1st, 2025, this news is for you.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is back on our radars after announcing its first haunted house for the 2026 season — Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control. Now, the full list of dates and tickets have suddenly dropped, which means you can start planning your spooky endeavors for the year!

Halloween Horror Nights is a fan-favorite for a reason, offering terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, exclusive merchandise, jaw-dropping live entertainment, and more. The events run on select nights from August 28th to November 1st, but now we have the full list!

August 2026

Want to be the very first to experience this year’s event? You’ll want to grab a ticket for opening weekend — August 28th, 29th, and 30th. Opening night is typically one of the first evenings to sell out, so grab tickets now!

September 2026

Halloween Horror Nights picks back up on September 2nd and runs Wednesday through Sunday throughout the entire month. You’re likely to see fewer crowds on weekdays versus weekends, so keep that in mind while planning.

October 2026

This pattern continues through October. The most expensive nights are in this month, getting up to $130 per person.

November 2026

Finally, November 1st is the final day to catch this year’s Horror Nights. Slightly above the base price of $88, you can attend to wrap up the season for $100 per person.

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