Enter a World of Relentless Terror

Horror that haunts you. Fear that consumes you. Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights tickets and packages are on sale now.

Stylized art painted on an aged wooden wall of Stack from Sinners, Vecna from Stranger Things and Pinhead from Hellraiser.

Let Fear Consume You

Face unrelenting fear in 8 haunted houses, the Terror Tram and more.

EVENT

Halloween Horror Nights

Location

Universal Studios Hollywood

Admission
Separately Ticketed Event
Event Dates
Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice.
Select Nights Sept. 3–Nov. 1, 2026

Southern California's Scariest Halloween Event

Horror that haunts you. Fear that consumes you. Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights tickets and packages are on sale now.

WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED

8 Terrifying Haunted Houses and Terror Tram Coming This Year

Enter eight haunted houses and climb aboard the Terror Tram for scares inspired by the biggest names in horror. You're never quite sure if your spine is tingling with dread or sheer excitement.

Terror Tram
This Santa Slays
Board the Terror Tram and encounter shocking twists on Christmas classics starring the demented Art the Clown.
Haunted House
One Last Adventure with Stranger Things
The Upside Down is invading Hawkins. Try to defeat Vecna once and for all in this haunted house based on Stranger Things 5.
Haunted House
Sink Your Teeth Into Sinners
The blues become red when bloodthirsty vampires pierce the veil and crash the party in this haunted house based on the hit film, Sinners.
Haunted House
Your Own Slice of Hell
Enter a tormented realm where the Cenobites derive their ultimate pleasure in this haunted house based on the original Hellraiser trilogy.
Haunted House
Let the Madness Begin
Bow at the throne of the Prince of Darkness in this haunted house  celebrating one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest legends.
Haunted House
Deadites Have You in Their Sights
In this haunted house based on the new film, Evil Dead Burn, dodge possessed Deadites are hell-bent on making you their next victim.
Haunted House
Don’t Laugh. Run.
The Killer Klowns from Outer Space have landed in this haunted house. If you let them turn you into a bloody goo, then the joke’s on you.
Haunted House
Revenge Is the Best Gift
In this haunted house with music by Slash, you’re invited to Lola’s quinceañera — where she’ll exact her monstrous vengeance on her bullies.
Haunted House
It Doesn’t Get Deader Than This
Uncover the dark secrets of the Deville Family Funeral Home in this haunted house, where reanimated corpses have risen from their graves.

It’s All Part of the Horror

Here are all the killer reasons you’ll love Halloween Horror Nights.

Terrifying Haunted Houses
Watch your back as you make your way through terrifying haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in horror, plus some of Universal’s own twisted creations.
Terror Tram
All aboard for disturbing new horrors at every turn.
Scream-Filled Scare Zones
Face nightmarish creatures prowling the streets of Universal Studios, appearing where you least expect.
Exhilarating Rides and Attractions
Experience some of the park’s most exhilarating rides and attractions, which will be open during the event.
Entertainment
Lose yourselves in entertainment filled with diabolical surprises.
Themed Food & Drinks
Feed your fear at select dining locations.
Themed Merchandise
Whether you want to cloak your fear before your arrival or commemorate your survival, shop for themed merchandise.

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Universal Studios Hollywood & Universal CityWalk Hollywood Costume Guidelines For Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Guests may wear costumes to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk Hollywood (“Universal”) on 2026 Halloween Horror Nights event dates subject to Universal’s Code of Conduct and to the following costume guidelines:

Guests must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts.
Guests may not wear clothing or accessories (e.g. uniforms, costumes or props) that may create a false impression that guests work for Universal or as emergency personnel, including, without limitation clothing or items identified with law enforcement, security, firefighters, emergency responders or the military.
Except as required by Universal or for religious or medical reasons, guests may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person’s face, including costume masks, facial coverings, and face applications. Face painting is permitted only if it covers no more than one-half of the face (applied vertically only) or is applied in a pre-approved design by professional artists at Universal. Guests may be requested to modify their make-up or remove any type of facial covering to meet the above standards.
No prosthetic makeup (including makeup that conceals part of the face, like the eyes, nose, or mouth) is permitted.
Clothing that Universal determines is indecent, exposes excessive portions of the skin, or that Universal views as inappropriate for a family environment (including, without limitation, gory or gruesome clothing or accessories) is prohibited.
Service animals may not wear or be part of a costume.
No weapons of any kind are permitted. Any item that resembles a weapon or is manufactured in the shape of a weapon is not permitted. Any items that could be used as a weapon are not permitted, including, but not limited to: firearms, explosives, fireworks, chemical dispensing devices, clubs, sticks, knives, swords or other object(s) that may be used in any way to inflict bodily injury on another person.
No special or atmospheric effects, including, without limitation, balloons, smoke, fog, powered effects, and sound effects, are permitted.
No veils, long trains, stilts, or oversized costumes that could pose a safety hazard to guests or team members are permitted.
Costumes may not interfere with security screening. Costumes cannot exceed 25 inches wide x 80 inches high to meet Universal’s metal detection regulations. Costumes are subject to secondary x-ray screenings.
Universal reserves the right to preclude any costumes that may cause confusion that the guest is part of the Halloween Horror Nights experience. Impersonating a theme park entertainment or character or performing, frightening or otherwise disrupting other guests or event operations is prohibited and may result in expulsion from Universal’s property.

For your safety, you may be asked to remove part of your attire or accessories before participating in certain rides, shows and/or attractions. Please be aware that guests may not be admitted to some rides, shows and/or attractions depending on their costumes.

THE ABOVE COSTUME GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. IF A GUEST VIOLATES ANY OF THESE GUIDELINES, UNIVERSAL SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION, TO (1) ASK A GUEST TO MODIFY OR REMOVE THEIR COSTUME OR CHANGE INTO ATTIRE THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH THESE GUIDELINES AND/OR UNIVERSAL’S CODE OF CONDUCT; OR (2) REFUSE THE GUEST ENTRY TO UNIVERSAL’S PROPERTY OR REQUIRE THE GUEST TO LEAVE UNIVERSAL’S PROPERTY. UNIVERSAL’S INTERPRETATION OF THESE GUIDELINES IS FINAL.