Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Concert Lineup & Dates: Zedd, Shaggy, + More
February 7 – April 4, 2026
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is returning and it’s basically a nightly party where the parade is raging and the food doesn’t quit. 💃🎺
Think: global food booths, beads flying everywhere, and live concerts on select nights — all included with park admission (food and some add-ons are extra).
🌎 A Whole World’s Worth of Mardi Gras Fun
🎉 Fantastic Floats on Parade
Universal’s Mardi Gras parade is a MUST — featuring spectacular floats (including colorful new ones inspired by classic New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions like masks, beads, food, and music).
Pro move: don’t just watch… keep reading for the float-riding hack.
🍢 Dig Into Global Eats on the Streets
This isn’t “just” Cajun food — it’s a global food festival inside Universal Studios Florida.
Expect dishes like:
Vienna-Style Pork Schnitzel (Austria)
Verlasso Salmon (Chile)
Picanha (Brazil)
And yes… beignets for days 😮💨
Food is available for purchase.
🎶 2026 Concert Dates (Save This)
Here are the select-night concert headliners you’ll want to plan around:
February Performances
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February 7 (Saturday) — Kaskade
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February 14 (Saturday) — Portugal. The Man
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February 15 (Sunday) — Ivy Queen
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February 21 (Saturday) — Joey Fatone & AJ McLean
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February 28 (Saturday) — RuPaul (DJ Set)
March Performances
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March 7 (Saturday) — Shaggy
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March 13 (Friday) — Tyler Hubbard
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March 14 (Saturday) — Bebe Rexha
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March 15 (Sunday) — Zedd
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March 21 (Saturday) — Barenaked Ladies
(Translation: there’s something for every playlist.)
(Translation: there’s something for every playlist.)
🚀 The “Do This” Upgrade: Float Ride and Dine Experience
If you want to feel like the main character for the night… this is it.
🎭 Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience
This add-on lets you:
✅ Eat a 3-course meal at a participating restaurant
✅ Then hop on a Mardi Gras parade float
✅ And toss beads like you own the place 😅
It’s one of the most fun “splurge” experiences Universal does — and float spots are limited.
Separate same-day theme park admission required. Restrictions apply.
🎟️ Quick Tips from Explore Orlando
Want max energy? Pick a concert night. Want more breathing room? Go on a non-concert weeknight.
If you’re going for food, pace yourself — the booths will get you if you start too strong 😭
If you want the Float Ride & Dine, grab it early… those spots go fast.
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Mardi Gras season is one of the BEST times to visit Universal — great weather, a built-in festival, and a parade every night.
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Now let the good times roll. 🎺🎭
