Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is Universal’s West Coast haunt, with haunted mazes, the Hollywood-only Terror Tram, scare zones, and live shows. The 2026 event runs a record 48 nights. Here is how it works, what is confirmed, and how to plan your night.
Hollywood at a glance
- Park
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- 2026 season
- September 3 to November 1
- Mazes
- 8 planned for 2026
- Start time
- 7 p.m. on event nights
- Single-night from
- About $77
Confirmed facts as of July 2026. Confirm details on the official Universal site.
Our glossary of HHN terms explains the maze, scare-zone, and pass language used here.
The 2026 mazes
Hollywood is running 8 haunted mazes in 2026. Three are confirmed so far, with the rest announced through the summer.
Sinners
The supernatural film set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta, where twin brothers Smoke and Stack return home to open a juke joint.
Stranger Things 5
Through the Wheeler house, Hawkins Lab, the MAC-Z base, and the Upside Down, hunted by Demogorgons.
Hellraiser
The first three Hellraiser films, with the Lament Configuration puzzle box, the Cenobites, and Pinhead. Runs at both parks in 2026.
Universal reveals the full maze, scare-zone, and show lineup closer to the event. See our Hollywood mazes page for the running list.
The Terror Tram
The Terror Tram is unique to Hollywood. You board the Studio Tour tram into Universal’s backlot, then walk on foot past famous movie sets and scare actors. It is included with event admission. See our full Terror Tram guide.
Tickets, Express, and passes
As of July 2026, single-night tickets start near $77 and rise on busy October dates. A Universal Express add-on starts near $172, with an Express level around $249 and Unlimited Express around $289 per person. Confirm current prices on Universal.
For repeat visits, Hollywood sells the Frequent Fear Pass (up to 35 nights) from about $179 and the Ultimate Fear Pass (all event dates) from about $299. See our tickets guide and the Express guide for how to decide.
Getting there: parking and Metro
You can drive and use Universal’s paid parking, or take the Metro B Line (Red Line) to the Universal City station, where a free shuttle runs to the park gates. The Metro option avoids event-night parking and traffic.
Where to stay near Universal Hollywood
Several hotels sit within a short ride of the park, which helps after a late event night. See our best hotels near Universal Hollywood guide.
How Hollywood differs from Orlando
Hollywood runs 8 mazes plus the Terror Tram at one park, while Orlando runs 10 houses across a larger resort. The Terror Tram and the backlot setting are Hollywood-only, and Hollywood single-night prices tend to run a little lower. For a full comparison, see Orlando vs Hollywood, which first.
Frequently asked questions
When is Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood?
Select nights from September 3 to November 1, 2026, a record 48 nights, starting at 7 p.m. Confirm dates on the official Universal site.
How many mazes does Hollywood have in 2026?
Eight haunted mazes are planned. Three are confirmed so far, Sinners, Stranger Things 5, and Hellraiser, with more announced through the summer.
How much are Hollywood tickets?
As of July 2026, single-night tickets start near $77, with a Universal Express add-on from about $172. Confirm current prices on Universal.
What is the Terror Tram?
A Hollywood-only walk through Universal’s backlot off the Studio Tour tram, past famous sets and scare actors. It is included with event admission.
How is Hollywood different from Orlando?
Hollywood runs eight mazes plus the Terror Tram at one park, while Orlando runs ten houses. Hollywood single-night prices tend to run a little lower.