Universal Orlando Calendar of Events 2023
Are you looking for the best time to visit Universal Orlando? Or maybe see what events are going on during your trip? We have researched all the holidays, special events, school breaks, and even Cheerleading Events at Universal Orlando. If you’re traveling to Universal Orlando in 2023, you’ll be able to enjoy their amazing holiday celebrations like Mardi Gras and Halloween Horror Nights, and coming this summer, an all new minions attraction! See all the dates that may or may not affect your upcoming Vacation with this Universal Orlando Calendar of Events for 2023.
Below you can find a list of all events that are happening at Universal Orlando Resort in 2023 that you will want to make note of for your vacation. Some of these events may impact the crowd levels and room & ticket costs/ availability. That is why we have laid out everything you can expect to happen in Universal Orlando for 2023.
Note: Events labeled ESTIMATED have not yet been formally announced. As soon as official dates are confirmed this post will be updated.
Universal Orlando Calendar of Events 2023
January 1-3, 2023 - Winter Break Ends
January 13-17, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
January 16, 2023: KidZone Closure
January 27-28, 2023: Rock the Universe*
February 3-4, 2023: OI Event**
February 4 - April 16, 2023: Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Begins
February 4 – Patti LaBelle (Mardi Gras Concert)
February 7 - 21, 2023: School’s February Breaks
February 10 - JVKE (Mardi Gras Concert)
February 11 – Goo Goo Dolls (Mardi Gras Concert)
February 12-13, 2023: America’s Cheerleading Cup Finals
February 12, 2023: Super Bowl
February 14, 2023: Valentine’s Day
February 18 – Maren Morris (Mardi Gras Concert)
February 19 – WILLOW (Mardi Gras Concert)
February 25 – 3 Doors Down (Mardi Gras Concert)
March 4 – Sean Paul (Mardi Gras Concert)
March 5 – Lauren Daigle (Mardi Gras Concert)
March 5-27, 2023: Spring Break (College)
March 17, 2023 - St. Patrick’s Day
March 31, 2023: Grad Bash Night**
April 7 - 15, 2023: Spring Break (High Schools)
April 21-22, 2023: Grad Bash Nights**
April 28, 2023: Grad Bash Night**
April 28, 2023: 30 Cheerleading Competition - Hotels: Cabana Bay, Dockside, Surfside, Aventura, Hard Rock
May 5, 2023: Gradventure**
May 5, 2023: Cinco De Mayo
May 12, 2023: Gradventure**
May 19, 2023: Gradventure**
May 27 - 31, 2023: Memorial Day Weekend
SUMMER 2023 VILLIAN-CON ATTRACTION OPENS
June - Mid- August: Jurassic June (Tribute Store, movie showings, treats)
June 2-3, 2023: OI event**
July 1-4, 2023: 4th of July Weekend (band, performers, fireworks)
September 2 - Oct 31, 2023: Halloween Horror Nights*
September 2-6, 2023: Labor Day Weekend
September 15-17, 2023: Rosh Hashannah
September 24-25, 2023: Yom Kippur
October 7-11, 2023: Columbus Day Weekend
October 31, 2023: Halloween
November 11, 2023: Veterans Day Weekend
November 11 - Dec 31, 2023: (ESTIMATED) - Holiday Celebration Begins
November 17-18, 2023: OI event**
November 18-26, 2023: Thanksgiving Week
November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving
December 1-2, 2023: OI event**
December 3-4, 2023: Pop Warner Cheer Competition
December 8-9, 2023: OI event**
December 18-31, 2023: School Holiday Break Weeks
December 25, 2023: Christmas Day
December 31, 2023: New Years Eve
Key:
*separately ticketed
**private event in the parks after hours, park access at 5pm
***after hours but you get park access at 4pm
Red - Holiday weekends/breaks tend to have higher crowds
Blue - Universal Special Events!! So fun highly recommend
