Overview

• The after-hours event runs select nights April 23–25 and May 1–3, 7–9, and 15–16, 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• The newly announced in-world experience pairs Mystery Inc. with Universal Classic Monsters on the studio backlot, with full character rosters to be detailed later.
• Presale ticket prices start at $74 per night, and the Ultimate Fandom Pass offering access to all event nights is $249.
• Universal aligned the reveal with its L.A. Comic Con presence, including a Sept. 27 panel featuring John Murdy, Stephen Siercks, Jon Corfino and Abbye Finnan, moderated by Todd Martens.
• Universal describes Fan Fest Nights as a separately ticketed immersive celebration of fandom with live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo ops, and curated food, beverages and merchandise, with more 2026 experiences to be announced.