{"id":50856,"date":"2026-07-01T03:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/50856\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T03:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:15:27","slug":"first-night-festival-coming-to-universal-studios-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/50856\/","title":{"rendered":"First Night Festival Coming to Universal Studios Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of the 25th anniversary celebration at Universal Studios Japan, the park is hosting a limited-time Universal Summer Matsuri Nights: Neon Glow Up nighttime event. The after-hours event will be limited to 1,500 guests. <\/p>\n

The event runs on select nights from July 1 to August 25, 2026. As a note, there will not be an event on August 21.) It runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. <\/p>\n

Ticket options<\/a> for this Night Festival are: <\/p>\n

Twilight Pass: \u00a56,200 for adults or \u00a54,000 for kids \u2013 entry after 3 p.m. <\/p>\n

Twilight Pass: \u00a55,300 for adults or \u00a53,400 for kids \u2013 entry after 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Summer Experience Package: \u00a55,650 \u2013\u00a0access to the special viewing area, themed food, and an Express Pass for select attractions <\/p>\n

Summer Season Pass: \u00a514,500 for adults or \u00a59,900 for kids \u2013 unlimited entry anytime after 3 p.m. on any day between July 1 and August 31, 2026
\nUniversal Summer Matsuri Nights: Neon Glow UpNeon Glow Up\"This<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

This limited-capacity night festival includes special entertainment, food, and merchandise options featuring characters from Sesame Street, My Melody, Kuromi, Woody and Winnie Woodpecker, and others. <\/p>\n

Entertainment<\/p>\n

Please note event times may change day to day. Check the show schedule <\/a>for details.<\/p>\n

NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri\"One<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

One of the new shows for the festival includes NO LIMIT! Grow Up Oh! Matsuri. Featuring several of the characters mentioned above includes dance performances and music from music producer\/DJ tofubeats. There are also bubble and water effects. <\/p>\n

You can purchase a Special Viewing Area Admission Ticket\u00a0for \u00a51,700. The special viewing area is the wet zone; you will get drenched.<\/p>\n

Showtimes:<\/p>\n

7:15 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. <\/p>\n

8:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
\nMinion BOO-YA Block Party\u201d\"Over<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

Over at Mel\u2019s Stage in the Hollywood area is a new street show called Minion BOO-YA Block Party where guests can join a Minion dance party. DJ Stuart will play retro and pop music to get the BOO-YA Dance going. <\/p>\n

Showtimes:<\/p>\n

6:55 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

8:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
\nSummer Glow Moment\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

A nighttime fireworks and music spectacular over the lagoon. <\/p>\n

Showtimes: <\/p>\n

8:55 p.m. (nearly all nights)<\/p>\n

7:55 p.m. on July 3
\nStreet Performances\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

The streets also come to life during the Night Festival. Presented by JTB Corp, guests can watch all kinds of performances and dance in the streets of Universal Studios Japan. <\/p>\n

Events<\/p>\n

Please note event times may change day to day. Check the show schedule <\/a>for details.<\/p>\n

Hello! Neon Summer Greeting\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

See Hello Kitty and Daniel in their colorful summer yukatas. Guests can dance with them and take a photo with some cute props.<\/p>\n

Event Hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

6:55 p.m. <\/p>\n

7:45 p.m. <\/p>\n

8:35 p.m.
\nSummer Night Street Action\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

Watch double dutch and BMX combined with colorful lights. Bert and Ernie will be there showing off their skills, too.<\/p>\n

Event Hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

6:40 p.m. <\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. <\/p>\n

8:20 p.m.
\nSummer Beat Splash\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

With percussive music from around the world, including West Africa and Brazil, musicians with buckets and rubber tubs take to the street.<\/p>\n

Event Hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

6:40 p.m.<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

8:20 p.m.
\nSummer Night Bubble Fantasy\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

A six-member girl dance group performs alongside bubbles and colorful lights. <\/p>\n

Event hours: (Each event session lasts 15 minutes)<\/p>\n

6:55 p.m. <\/p>\n

7:45 p.m. <\/p>\n

8:35 p.m.
\nFood\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

Oh! Matsuri Food & Games is the night festival\u2019s food and game offerings. This includes a Universal Market, which is lined with food carts. Some of the specialty food carts include:<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan
\nSuper!! Chocolate Banana Churros at the Happiness Wagon<\/p>\n

Summer Festival Goldfish Lemon Soda at the Happiness Wagon<\/p>\n

Strawberry & Condensed Milk Seltzer at Trolley Treats<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s This!?\u201d Yakisoba Dog at the Hot Dog Cart
\n\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

The festival also includes glowing accessories like a neon cup and Glowing! Bottle Strap. You\u2019ll find the cup at Mel\u2019s Drive-In<\/a> and the strap at Louie\u2019s N.Y. Pizza Parlor<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Games\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

At Festival in the Park, you can enjoy a game of Goblet Lob. Toss a ball into one of the colorful holes and win a prize. Even if you don\u2019t win, you\u2019ll still receive a limited-edition button badge from the 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n

Prizes include specialty items that can be changed without notice. Prizes are not available for sale. <\/p>\n

Merchandise\"\"<\/a>Universal Studios Japan<\/p>\n

Some of the event merchandise includes this fan-shaped penlight, which is one way to groove along in the dark to the music or wave to the performers.<\/p>\n

Will you be visiting for the night festival? Let us know on social media. <\/p>\n

For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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