Annual events at Universal Orlando – complete insider’s guide

From the end of January through the end of December, Universal Orlando always has something going on, starting with the Christian music rockfest Rock the Universe and ending, obviously, with a hard-charging New Year’s celebration – with, of course, the likes of Halloween Horror Nights and Christmas at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter landing somewhere in the middle.

Please use the navigation links below to learn more about each event.

Rock the Universe 2021

Running Universal at Universal Orlando Resort

Mardi Gras 2020 at Universal Studios Florida

Easter 2020 at Universal Orlando Resort

Fourth of July 2020 at Universal Studios Florida

Halloween Horror Nights 2020

Thanksgiving 2019 at Universal Orlando Resort

Holidays 2019: Grinchmas, Universal’s Holiday Parade, Wizarding Christmas, & more

New Year’s Eve 2019 at Universal Orlando Resort

Please note that the list above includes Universal’s annual events – for a list of special events and other celebrations that may be happening soon, visit our updates page. (And if you’d like to get a taste of which annual events are no longer celebrated at the resort, be sure to check out our Prop Graveyard.)