Mardi Gras 2025 At Universal Orlando: Concert Lineup + Festivities

ORLANDO, FL - Universal Orlando Resort’s popular annual event, Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, begins this Saturday, Feb. 1 and runs daily through Sunday, Mar. 30, inviting guests to celebrate 30 years of beads, parades, music and food.

The fan-favorite celebration returns to Universal Studios Florida with a new menu of international cuisine, a parade with impressive floats where guests can catch tons of beads, and live concerts on select nights by well-known artists, including GRAMMY-winning artist T-Pain, global pop superstar Joe Jonas and Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Juanes. Guests can enjoy all the fun as part of a regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.

Here is the entire line-up:

February 1 - T-Pain

February 8- Joe Jonas

February 15 - Kool & The Gang

February 16 - Juanes

February 22 - Scotty McCreery

March 1 - Foster the People

March 8 - Illenium

March 15 - All Time Low

March 16 - Lawrence

March 21 - Coco Jones

March 22- DJ Pauly D

March 29 - TLC

There will be plenty of food to try during the Mardi Gras festivities at the theme park including Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, Birria Tacos, a Colombian Burger and more. Beignets will also be available.

Universal Orlando recommends that guests make the most of their visit with the purchase of the Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card, where guests can pay $65 for a $75 card. Annual and Seasonal Passholders also receive special savings with the purchase of an exclusive $150 card for only $120.

Visitors can also enjoy special Mardi Gras offerings at select venues at Universal CityWalk, including Pat O’Brien’s Mardi Gras After Party on select nights with live entertainment and exclusive food and drink offerings, and the Red Coconut Club, which will transform into the Cursed Coconut Club, open on select nights for the Mardi Gras season.

Find more information at UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.

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