Universal Horror Unleashed
Halloween all year round in Las Vegas
Know Halloween Horror Nights? At Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas you can feel that thrill all year round. In a large indoor warehouse at AREA15 you walk through four haunted houses, run into scare actors and grab a drink at one of the bars. Here you can read what to expect and how to get there.
What is Universal Horror Unleashed?
According to Universal, Universal Horror Unleashed is the company's first year-round horror experience. It opened in August 2025 in AREA15, an entertainment district about ten minutes from the Strip. Everything takes place indoors, in an air-conditioned warehouse of around 10,000 m² (110,000 square feet).
You walk through four haunted houses with 4K surround sound, past four creepy zones with actors and a show. For food and drink there are four bars and restaurants. With an Unlimited Access ticket, Universal says you'll usually spend two to three hours inside.
Discover Universal Horror Unleashed
The four haunted houses
Each haunted house tells its own story:
- Universal Monsters: classic horror. You go from Van Helsing's mausoleum through Dracula's castle, past The Mummy's tomb to Frankenstein's lab.
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: slasher horror. From a lonely Texas cemetery and a petrol station you end up in the Sawyer family home, with chainsaws and an infamous meal.
- Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer: supernatural horror. Two girls fall under the spell of an ancient force, and it all ends in an exorcism.
- Scarecrow: The Reaping: an original Universal story. On an abandoned Dust Bowl-era farm, scarecrows come to life.
You go in in small groups, so the scares are really aimed at you.
Shows and scare zones
The horror continues outside the haunted houses too, in four zones included with every ticket:
- Dead Storage: meet the Vampire Queen on her throne and watch acrobats above your head.
- Jack's Alley: Jack the Clown and his sidekick Chance host the recurring show Jack & Chance: Stay or Slay, full of music and dark humour.
- Kill Vault: cages, gory props and a slasher behind bars. A popular photo spot.
- Prop Graveyard: a long corridor full of coffins, dolls and mannequins, some of which are real actors.
Opening days:
In 2026 open Thursday to Sunday, from 4pm to 10.30pm. Last entry two hours before closing.
Age:
Universal doesn't recommend it for children under 13. AREA15 has its own rules for minors.
Tickets:
Tickets are valid for one fixed date. A ticket with unlimited access to the haunted houses costs from $69.99.
Tickets and prices
All tickets are valid for one date. Prices range from $14.99 to $129.99, plus tax (as of November 2026):
- General Admission (Unlimited Access): from $69.99. Unlimited access to all haunted houses.
- General Admission (One-Time Access): from $49.99. Each haunted house once.
- Fraidy Cat Ticket: from $14.99. Only the shows, bars and shop, no haunted houses.
With a group of up to six people you can book the VIP Experience: your own table in Jack's Alley or Premiere House for three hours, a dedicated server, two 375 ml bottles and $450 credit for food and drink (21 and over only).
Food, drink and shopping
Inside you'll find four horror-themed bars and restaurants:
- The Boiler: industrial bar by the entrance, beneath a huge machine that glows and rumbles.
- Roughcuts: small plates to share.
- Jack's Alley: cocktail bar by Jack and Chance's show.
- Premiere House: table-service restaurant and bar, surrounded by props from recent horror films. Booking is recommended; choose a time after your entry time.
You can only buy alcohol if you're 21 or over with valid ID. Food and drink aren't included in your ticket and you can't bring anything in from outside. Souvenirs are sold in the shop; you can't take them into the haunted houses, so shop at the end.
Krampus & Kin
Around the holidays, Krampus & Kin returns on selected days from 19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. Universal Horror Unleashed then features creatures from winter legends, extra character photo opportunities and festive food and drink (available to buy). Krampus & Kin is included in your ticket.
How do you get there?
Universal Horror Unleashed is in Zone 2: The Terminals of AREA15, at 3051 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas. According to Universal, it's about ten minutes from the Strip and from Downtown Las Vegas, depending on traffic. Universal recommends using a ride-hailing app.
If you're driving, park in the AREA15 car park on the corner of Meade Avenue and Rigel Avenue (3031 Rigel Ave), on levels 1 to 4. Parking there may be charged. Valet parking is available at Zone 1: The Bunkers. From the Netherlands and Belgium you fly to Las Vegas (Harry Reid International Airport). For the United States you need an ESTA.
No masks
Dressing up is allowed under Universal's costume rules, but masks are not permitted.
Bring your ID
If you look younger than 40, you'll have to show valid ID, such as your passport, every time you buy alcohol.
Arrive on time
Last entry is two hours before closing. If you want to do the haunted houses more than once, arrive early.
Staying in Las Vegas
Universal Horror Unleashed doesn't have its own hotel. On the Strip and elsewhere in Las Vegas you'll find hotels in every price range.
More from Universal
Halloween Horror Nights takes place in autumn at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Read our guides to those parks too.