Disneyland Resort has announced the lineup for its 2026 Disneyland After Dark events, featuring four returning themes and one all-new celebration. The popular after-hours series, running on select nights from January through June 2026, invites guests to experience exclusive entertainment, rare character encounters, themed treats, and shorter attraction wait times inside Disneyland Park.
Each event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., with park entry beginning at 6 p.m. for a special mix-in period. Guests also receive unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads, a commemorative event guide, and a souvenir map designed for each themed party.
The season begins with the return of Sweethearts’ Nite – a romantic celebration taking place January 22, 25, 27; February 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, and 17. Guests can enjoy the new “Celebrate Love Cavalcade,” the musical show “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook,” and Disney Duets karaoke at The Golden Horseshoe. Specialty food offerings include surf and turf loaded fries, a Mickey-shaped strawberry cream puff, and a triple berry slushy with a Mickey-shaped glow cube.
- Sweethearts’ Nite Ticket Sales: Magic Key pre-sale begins December 9 (for Inspire Magic Key holders)-10 (for ALL Magic Key holders), 2025, with general public sales opening December 11, 2025.
Debuting for the first time, 70 Years of Favorites will celebrate Disneyland’s seven decades of magic with nostalgic entertainment, retro dance parties, and appearances by long-lost Disney friends. The event runs March 3 and 5, 2026, and includes nods to classic park entertainment like Main Street Electrical Parade and Videopolis.
- 70 Years of Favorites Ticket Sales: Magic Key pre-sale begins December 9 (for Inspire Magic Key holders)-10 (for ALL Magic Key holders), 2025, with general sales starting December 11, 2025.
Returning fan favorites Disney Channel Nite (April 12, 14, 16), Star Wars Nite (April 28, 30; May 4, 6), and Pride Nite (June 16, 18) will also light up the park with themed entertainment, music, and food.
- Ticket Sales for Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite: On-sale dates will be announced in early 2026.
With so many opportunities to experience Disneyland Park in a whole new light, the 2026 Disneyland After Dark lineup promises a year filled with nostalgia, music, and unforgettable after-hours magic.
