Fan Fest Nights has dinosaurs, live performers, interactive mysteries, and immersive adventures. Has Universal accidentally shown how Halloween Horror Nights could be better?

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 is already taking shape at Universal Studios Hollywood, and this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet, running a record 42 nights from Sept. 3 through Nov. 1, 2026.

See what's brewing this year for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios.

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