Scooby-Doo battles Universal Monsters during Fan Fest Nights 2026
Ruh-roh! Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne will face off against the Mummy, Dracula and Frankenstein’s Monster when Fan Fest Nights returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a new lineup of experiences dedicated to sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime fandoms.
The second annual Fan Fest Nights after-hours, separate admission event will run on select nights from April 23 through May 16 at Hollywood theme park.
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The fandom event will feature interactive experiences, character interactions, live entertainment, cosplay, photo opportunities and themed food, beverages and merchandise.
The Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters mash-up marks the first reveal of a slate of new and returning experiences coming to Fan Fest Nights 2026.
Scooby and the gang will take on classic Universal Monsters on the Universal Studios backlot as they try to crack the case, save themselves and possibly even the world.
The inaugural Fan Fest 2025 featured attractions based on Harry Potter, Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons, Back to the Future, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Concept art of the Star Trek: Red Alert walk-through experience coming to Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal Studios)
Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 event dates include April 23-25, May 1-3, May 7-9 and May 15-16.
Presale Fan Fest general admission tickets cost $74 on Thursday and Sunday nights, $79 on Friday nights and $84 on Saturday nights. The $249 Ultimate Fandom Pass will be good every night of the event with no blockout dates. The presale ends on Dec. 17.
Select attractions will be open during Fan Fest — including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Transformers: The Ride 3D, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, Jurassic World — The Ride and the Simpsons Ride.
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