Late November around Konohana: USJ winter night shows and an autumn concert
Published: ยท Last checked: Nov 10, 2026, 12:25 JST
USJ night shows start November 25 during the winter event
Universal Studios Japan's winter event, "Universal Holiday Wonders ~Discover U!!!~", runs from Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, January 17, 2027. Starting Wednesday, November 25, two night shows will run at Gramercy Park in the New York area.
- "Light Up the Night ~Christmas Celebration~": November 25, 2026 (Wed) to January 11, 2027 (Mon). The show runs about 30 minutes. Elmo, Snoopy, Hello Kitty and others appear in winter costumes, with holiday songs and snow effects.
- "Joy of Lights": November 25, 2026 (Wed) to January 11, 2027 (Mon). The show runs about 10 minutes. It returns after nine years. Messages collected from guests are shown on a screen with light and music, and snow falls at the end.
- For both shows, the number of performances per day changes from day to day.
"Hogwarts Magical Night ~Winter Magic~" is a projection-mapping show on Hogwarts Castle at night (about 10 minutes). It runs for the whole event period (November 13 to January 17). The "Universal Food Festival", with holiday-only menus across the park, runs during the same period.
Sunday, November 22: autumn concert at Konohana Kumin Ikkyu Hall
"Autumn Concert ~A moment of autumn connected by music~" will be held in the main hall of Konohana Kumin Ikkyu Hall on Sunday, November 22, starting at 10:30 (doors open at 10:00). Entry is free. Seating is limited to 150 people, first come, first served on the day. You do not need to apply in advance.
Dates, times and the number of performances may change. Check each organizer's latest information before you go.
Verified facts
| USJ winter event name and period | "Universal Holiday Wonders ~Discover U!!!~", November 13, 2026 (Fri) to January 17, 2027 (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Light Up the Night | November 25, 2026 (Wed) to January 11, 2027 (Mon), Gramercy Park (New York area), about 30 minutes. Elmo, Snoopy, Hello Kitty and others appear in winter costumes, with holiday songs and snow effects. |
| Joy of Lights | November 25, 2026 (Wed) to January 11, 2027 (Mon), Gramercy Park, about 10 minutes. It returns after nine years. Guest messages are shown on a screen with light and music, and snow falls at the end. |
| Number of night show performances | The number of performances changes from day to day |
| Hogwarts Magical Night | "Hogwarts Magical Night ~Winter Magic~", November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, about 10 minutes. A projection-mapping show on Hogwarts Castle at night. |
| Universal Food Festival | November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Holiday-only menus and character-themed food are offered across the park. |
| Autumn Concert (Konohana Kumin Ikkyu Hall) | Sunday, November 22, 2026, starts 10:30 (doors 10:00), main hall, free entry, 150 seats (first come on the day, no advance application needed) |
Sources
- ReseMom (PR TIMES release): USJ announces Universal Holiday Wonders
- Best Calendar: USJ winter event 2026
- Universal Studios Japan official news release
- Konohana Kumin Ikkyu Hall: Autumn Concert
- Konohana Kumin Ikkyu Hall top page
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