Universal Studios Hollywood has revealed the full line-up for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026 event, including Terror Tram starring Art the Clown, the original house, KILLceañera: Music by SLASH, and multiple scare zones and street experiences, which round out the popular event starting on Thursday, September 3 and continuing select nights through Sunday, November 1.
Details of this year’s lineup were revealed during the Midsummer Scream 2026 panel, where John Murdy made several announcements and shared behind-the-scenes looks at this year’s event.
The infamous Terror Tram returns with an all-new host, Art the Clown, in Terror Tram starring Art the Clown. Ice Nine Kills will create new music for the experience, putting a dark twist on classic Christmas songs.
In addition, guests who think they escaped Art’s chaos on the backlot may find themselves encountering him in the theme park as he lurks in the most unsuspecting of places.
Fan-Favorite cult horror classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space invades Halloween Horror Nights once again, giving guests another chance to step back in time to the 1980’s and escape a group of murderous alien circus clowns.
Dead, Deader, Deadest, an original haunted house, takes guests on a tour of an abandoned funeral home where disturbing acts once took place.
The Purge: Dangerous Waters stunt show returns to the WaterWorld venue for a fiery quest to survive the night.
Continuing the tradition of showcasing Latin American myths and legends, this year brings KILLceañera: Music by SLASH to Halloween Horror Nights. The all-original house centers on the quinceañera of Lola, who turns this rite of passage for fifteen-year-old girls into a festival of death to take revenge on everyone who wronged her. Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter SLASH composes an original score for the house featuring Spanish guitar and an exclusive song titled “15 Candles.”
For those whose only wish is to meet Nikki, Halloween Horror Nights unleashes the iconic main character from Focus Features and writer-director Curry Barker’s breakout horror blockbuster, Obsession, onto the darkened streets of Universal Studios Hollywood, where guests may find themselves face-to-face with the latest victim of the One Wish Willow’s terrifying curse.
Additionally, horror fans will encounter multiple daunting scare zones throughout Halloween Horror Nights. As they begin their terrifying evening, guests will need to dodge a troop of chainsaw killers in Hackerz and scream their way through Fortnitemares, an immersive scare zone based on Fortnite’s signature in-game event, which brings new characters and horror-themed gameplay together every year. As guests exit the “KILLceañera: Music by SLASH” house, they will encounter El Circo de la Muerte, a scare zone centered on the 1930’s circus and sideshow acts that traveled across Mexico – but with a terrifying twist. Guests will also need to survive Blood Bog, where moss monsters roam the bogs and bayous.
Adding to the chaos, fans can stumble upon several chilling interactions throughout the theme park. The ever-popular Murder of Crowz returns to Halloween Horror Nights with dad, mom, and baby crow flocking to the nest, plus guests will encounter Shriek of the Banshee, a wagon run by a carnival barker and his talking skeleton.
Also, Death Eaters, Lord Voldemort’s most loyal followers, will roam “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” once again, beginning in the early evening.
These terrifying experiences join previously announced haunted houses, Sinners based on Warner Bros’ Pictures Academy Award-winning film, Stranger Things from Netflix’s iconic series, Hellraiser inspired by the first three films, Evil Dead Burn based on the sixth film in New Line Cinema’s Evil Dead franchise, and Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness featuring the legacy of the metal rock star.
For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood will debut Unmasking the Horror Tour Add-On, a behind-the-scenes, daytime experience for guests who want a closer look at the craftsmanship that goes into Halloween Horror Nights.
The guided lights-on walkthrough offers unique insights into the creative process behind the “Sinners” and “KILLceañera: Music by SLASH” haunted houses, with the opportunity to photograph within select designated areas. Tickets can be purchased here.
Guests can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including Super Nintendo World, Transformers: The Ride-3D, Revenge of the Mummy and The Simpsons Ride.
Halloween Horror Night at Universal Studios Hollywood ticket options include General Admission, Universal Express Ticket, R.I.P. Tour, Day/Night Ticket and After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket. Plus, Early Access Ticket provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change).
For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween
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