To mark our 25th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan will host “Universal Summer Matsuri Night: Neon Glow Up” At Gramercy Park, you’ll get soaked in a deluge of water and foam while dancing your heart out with everyone or getting the party going with DJ Stuart. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll find yourself swept up in one awesome performance after another, all while enjoying the park’s unique food stalls. Just like the food stalls that liven up a festival, we’ll be bringing you fun nighttime entertainment that will fill the Park with excitement. Get ready for a summer of nonstop fun where both adults and children can let loose and play to their hearts’ content all day long.
NO LIMIT! Glow Up Oh! Matsuri
Head to the main stage when you hear the lively festival beat! Let’s all dance our hearts out with the Park’s popular characters dressed in yukata, to the beat of these familiar summer tunes with a stylish twist! On a stylish and cool stage illuminated by lights, water and foam splash everywhere! Come get soaked and enjoy the ultimate summer dance experience—only here!
- Event Period: Wednesday July 1st to Wednesday August 26th, 2026
- Location ：Gramercy Park
- Times Held：Twice per Day
※Event will not be held on Friday August 21st.
※Depending on date.
Minions BOO-YA Block Party
DJ Stuart is spinning some groovy ’80s electro-pop tracks! Let’s go all out and have a blast with the slightly silly and fun “Boo-Ya Dance” with the Minions jumping off the stage and going wild on the special “dance platform” right before your eyes!
- Event Period: Wednesday July 1st to Wednesday August 26th, 2026
- Location ：Mel’s Stage
- Times Held ：Twice per Day
※Event will not be held on Friday August 21st.
※Depending on date.
Glow Up Street Performance
Get swept up in the excitement on the streets! A variety of festival performances! Just as you’d enjoy sampling the various food stalls lining the street, you’ll inevitably find yourself swept up in the many colorful festival performances as you stroll down the street! Join in by clapping along, dance with the performers, take photos. Enjoy yourself however you like!
- Event Period: Wednesday July 1st to Wednesday August 26th, 2026
- Locations ：
Hello! Neon Summer Greeting ：Greene Street (Hollywood Area)
Summer Night Street Attraction ：Street in front of Stage 22 (Hollywood Area)
Summer Beat Splash ：Around Universal Market (New York Area)
Summer Night Bubble Fantasy ：Hollywood Area
※Event will not be held on Friday August 21st.
※Show times vary depending on show
Food & Games
This summer, our food carts are bringing the fun of a street food festival to the Park! Enjoy drinks served in glowing cups and chocolate banana-flavored churros, things you won’t find at the park on a regular day, for a full festival experience! Our carnival games now feature neon-colored prizes that really stand out at night! Be sure to win some!
- Event Period: Wednesday July 1st to Wednesday August 26th, 2026
- Locations ：
Food: Universal Market (New York Area), as well as restaurants and food carts within the Park
Games: Festival in the Park (New York Area)
※Event will not be held on Friday August 21st.
※Game prizes are subject to change without notice. Please be advised.
※Details to be announced at later date.
Summer Glow Moment (Limited Event)
Finish off a day of summer festival fun by heading to the lagoon. Colorful fireworks light up the summer night sky in perfect harmony with the music!
- Event Period: Wednesday July 1st to Wednesday August 26th, 2026
- Location ：Lagoon
- Time ：20:55～21:00
※Dates and start times vary by day, so please check the event calendar on the official website.
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