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Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle

Season Start

September 5, 2026

Season End

November 1, 2026

About this Event

A projection show on Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade, showing the darker side of magic with imagery of Dementors, Death Eaters and other creatures, ending with Lord Voldemort summoning his legions to swarm the castle. Runs select dates from September 5 to November 1, 2026, from around dusk until park close. Included with regular Islands of Adventure admission, no Express Pass tier. Roaming Death Eaters are a separate offering in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
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Universal Set Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle to Start September 5, Nine Days Earlier Than the Show's 2019 Debut Date

Universal Set Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle to Start September 5, Nine Days Earlier Than the Show's 2019 Debut Date

Universal Orlando dated its Dark Arts season on Wednesday: the Hogwarts Castle projection show runs select dates September 5 through November 1 at Islands of Adventure, and Death Eaters roam Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida on select dates August 27 through November 1. The castle show has opened in mid-September every year we can document, including its September 14 debut in 2019. The Diagon Alley window matches Halloween Horror Nights 35 exactly, and Universal did not say whether an event ticket is required.

August 20, 2026 News