2026 Mardi Gras

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando has announced dates for 2026's Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, running daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026.

Dates announced for 2026 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando has announced dates for 2026's Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, running daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026. The parkwide celebration will transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with cuisine inspired by Carnav

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[Cup_Of_Coffee]

When do we expect concert dates?

 

[Brian G.]

When do we expect concert dates?

Early to mid January.

 

[Mad Dog]

Just booked Cabana Bay for 12 nights in early March. The Stay More Save More rate was actually a little better than the AP discount rate,
so I went that route. First time that's happened for me in quite a few years. But Stay More rates aren't very good for the deluxe hotels at
this point in time.

 

[UNIrd]

Concert line-up last year dropped on the 7th so should be any day now.

 

[srbmarc]

UOAP float riding registration is this Thursday so the concert schedule should be announced before then. Hopefully today or tomorrow.

 

[srbmarc]

February 7​	Kaskade​
February 14​	Portugal. The Man​
February 15​	Ivy Queen​
February 21​	Joey Fatone & AJ McLean​
February 28​	RuPaul (DJ SET)​
March 7​	Shaggy​
March 13​	Tyler Hubbard​
March 14​	Bebe Rexha​
March 15​	Zedd​
March 21​	Barenaked Ladies​
March 28​	The All-American Rejects​

 

[Mad Dog]

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February 7​	Kaskade​
February 14​	Portugal. The Man​
February 15​	Ivy Queen​
February 21​	Joey Fatone & AJ McLean​
February 28​	RuPaul (DJ SET)​
March 7​	Shaggy​
March 13​	Tyler Hubbard​
March 14​	Bebe Rexha​
March 15​	Zedd​
March 21​	Barenaked Ladies​
March 28​	The All-American Rejects​

Good news for us. We like Reggae music. Shaggy on March 7th, when we're there.

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando has announced more details about this year's Mardi Gras event, including the concert lineup, parade details, and more!

Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2026 concert lineup & details announced

Universal Orlando has announced more details about this year's Mardi Gras event, including the concert lineup, parade details, and more! 2026's Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will run daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2026 CONCERT

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[jwbitterman]

Meh.

I recall seeing Fallout Boy years back. I don't see a huge draw this year.

 

[Brian G.]

Meh.

I recall seeing Fallout Boy years back. I don't see a huge draw this year.

Bebe Rexha is actually a pretty big draw.

 

[SeventyOne]

Meh.

I recall seeing Fallout Boy years back. I don't see a huge draw this year.

Don't know if it's a Millennial thing or a Bill & Ted fanbase thing, but AAR always pulls a big crowd at Universal. Being the closest thing to a local celeb with Shaq long gone, Joey Fatone pulls decently at EPCOT, imagine he'll do well here. Could see both of those going to capacity by parade time, along with Bebe Rexha, who will go to capacity before the parade most likely.

If country fans recognize Tyler Hubbard as the guy from Florida Georgia Line, they could show up in force as well. Never forget how busy Wild Horse used to get in PI, and those rare occasions I've been dragged to Cowboys, it fills acres of parking.

That said, three DJ sets seems like a lot.

 

[Jake S]

We're all sleeping on Portugal. The Man?

 

[MrRoamer]

Super happy seeing Barenaked Ladies back on the lineup, we've seen them like 4 times and they put on a great show especially at Universal! sadly I'll be on a cruise

Baby Rexha probably the next biggest one in the lineup for me.

I used to love AAR but after seeing them last year at Universal, I don't care to see them again. He didn't come off as very family friendly and was pretty gross.