Universal Orlando Resort will be offering performances by worldwide artists and performers Bebe Rexha, Zedd and The All-American Rejects during this year’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval celebration.
The festival begins February 7 and ends April 4, 2026, offering a giant parade in true Carnaval style, over 40 new menu items and live music performances during select nights.
The best part? It’s all included in general park admission.
Travelers can also save 30 percent on a stay five nights or longer at one of Universal’s hotels, including bundled theme park admission during a
This year’s concert lineup:
February 7: KaskadeFebruary 14: Portugal. The ManFebruary 15: Ivy QueenFebruary 21: Joey Fatone & AJ McLeanFebruary 28: RuPaul (DJ SET)March 7: ShaggyMarch 13: Tyler HubbardMarch 14: Bebe RexhaMarch 15: ZeddMarch 21: Barenaked LadiesMarch 28: The All-American Rejects
Carnaval Food From Around the World
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval draws on food from around the world. (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort)
In addition to the exciting performances, visitors to Universal Studios Florida will enjoy dishes from twelve different countries and New Orleans, with Vienna-Style Port Schnitzel, Pinchos de Lechon, Beignets and more, available across the park.
Those who purchase the Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card can pay $65 for a card worth $75, offering a slight savings to try all the food they’d like.
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