Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Universal Studios Hollywood: Tickets, Prices & Passes

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If Halloween is your season and Universal Studios Hollywood is your park, Halloween Horror Nights 2026 tickets are officially on sale — and the lineup this year already gives fans good reason to move fast. The event runs on select nights from September 3 through November 1, 2026, and with a new roller coaster tied exclusively to certain ticket types, your choice of ticket matters more than it usually does.

Below is everything you need to know about pricing, passes, add-ons, and what makes HHN 2026 worth adding to your fall calendar.

Quick Summary

• HHN 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood runs September 3 – November 1, 2026 on select nights
• Single-night tickets start at $77
• Express Pass add-on: $249 | Unlimited Express add-on: $289
• Frequent Fear Pass (up to 35 nights): starting at $179
• Ultimate Fear Pass (all event dates): starting at $299
• Early Access add-on (5:30pm entry): just $20 extra
• R.I.P. Tour (full VIP experience): starting at $439
• Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster access included with select ticket types only
• Sinners confirmed as a haunted house at both HHN Hollywood and Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Ticket Prices at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal has released a complete ticket lineup for HHN 2026. Here is a full breakdown of every option currently available.

Single-Night Tickets

Single-night tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood start at $77 per person. Prices are dynamic and vary based on the date you choose. Nights closer to Halloween, especially Fridays and Saturdays in October, will run higher. Buying now at the introductory price is almost always the better call if your date is already set.

Two Express Pass options are available as add-ons:

• Express Pass: $249 per person — skip the regular line once per haunted house
• Unlimited Express: $289 per person — skip the line as many times as you want at every house

If you have done HHN before, you know how lines work. On a sold-out Saturday in October, a popular haunted house can have a 90-minute wait. Express is not a luxury on those nights — it is how you actually get through the event.

Frequent Fear Passes

• Frequent Fear Pass: Starting at $179 per person — valid for up to 35 event nights
• Ultimate Fear Pass: Starting at $299 per person — valid for all event dates September 3 through November 1

Two single-night tickets at the base price adds up to $154. The Frequent Fear Pass starts at $179 and gets you up to 35 nights. If there is any realistic chance you will go more than twice, the pass pays for itself fast.

Early Access

The Early Access add-on costs just $20 per person and gets you into the event at 5:30 pm, before general admission opens. This is one of the best value-adds HHN offers. Getting in early means first pick of houses before wait times climb.

R.I.P. Tour

The R.I.P. Tour starts at $439 per person. It includes an expert-guided tour, a meal, VIP Trolley access to the Universal backlot, and priority access to select haunted houses. This is the premium HHN experience for guests who want the full package.

Day/Night Combo Options

• Day/Night Ticket: Full theme park access during the day, then straight into HHN that evening
• After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket: Park access starting at 2pm then HHN — starts at $117 (or $309 with Express)

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Access at Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Here is what makes 2026 different from past years. Certain ticket types include exclusive access to Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the new coaster under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood. Universal confirmed this will be the only way to experience the coaster during Halloween Horror Nights.

Ticket types that include Hollywood Drift access:

• Day/Night Ticket
• After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket
• Universal Express Ticket
• R.I.P. Tour

Standard single-night tickets do not include coaster access during the event. If riding Hollywood Drift is on your list for HHN, pick one of the qualifying ticket types above.

Sinners Haunted House Is Coming to HHN 2026

Universal officially confirmed that Sinners — Ryan Coogler’s 2025 supernatural vampire film — will be an all-new haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 2026. The house will appear at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando. More house announcements, scare zones, and entertainment details are still to come.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of HHN 2026

• Buy now, not later. HHN prices only go up as the event approaches. Lock in the introductory rate while you can.
• Go on a weeknight. Tuesday and Wednesday nights are far less crowded than weekends. More houses, shorter waits.
• Early September is underrated. Crowds are lighter at the start of the run and the event is the same quality as October nights.
• Early Access for $20 is a no-brainer. An extra hour before general admission opens makes a real difference in what you can get done.
• Day/Night combos offer maximum value. If you are spending the day at Universal anyway, a combo keeps you from paying full price twice.

Final Thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 tickets are on sale now at Universal Studios Hollywood, with single-night passes starting at $77 and multi-visit options offering real value for repeat visitors. Sinners is already confirmed as a haunted house, and Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift access is tied to select ticket types — two early highlights that make this year worth planning for. Buy early, choose your ticket wisely, and get ready for fall.

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