The outdoor spectacle on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles comes back to life. As preparations for the event begin on Friday, April 25, and continue on select nights through Sunday, May 18, the event will begin on Friday, April 25.
By Andreína Longoria.
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates the space-time continuum with a lineup inspired by the original 1985 Back to the Future film, an outdoor spectacle on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, as the theme park counts down to the opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights, presenting Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley as part of its new immersive after-hours fan event.
A Universal Fan Fest Nights fan dressed as “Marty McFly,” holding his goggles, sporting his signature red vest, and examining his watch, will dazzle drivers and pedestrians as the large character graces the new billboard, along with a digital clock replicating the countdown from the film’s premiere to the Universal Fan Fest Nights premiere on Friday, April 25. The new billboard is located on Sunset Boulevard at the intersection of La Cienega Boulevard.
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event, taking place April 25-27, May 2-4, 9-11, and 15-18, 2025.
Launching exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature all-new, curated experiences inspired by science fiction, fantasy, video games, and anime.
Guests will immerse themselves in the magic, connect with their inner fandom, and join forces with their favorite characters, sharing their excitement with like-minded fans. They will also have the opportunity to participate in cosplay while enjoying classics like Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE, and Jujutsu Kaisen, in addition to meeting the characters of Wicked, Elphaba, and Glinda. Additionally, theme park favorites The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will offer special additions and introduce characters and interactive elements during the event.
Here’s what guests and fans can expect to experience at Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley during Universal Fan Fest Nights:
Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley. This nostalgic experience is based on Amblin Entertainment’s 1985 blockbuster “Back to the Future” and invites guests to travel back in time to 1955 Hill Valley alongside some of the film’s iconic characters. The journey begins as guests board the Studio Tour’s “Fan Tram” and head to Courthouse Square, the original filming location for this classic film, located on the world-famous Universal Studios soundstage.
Brimming with authenticity, Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley will pay homage to this groundbreaking film, placing guests in numerous familiar scenes with iconic props. From Hill Valley, featuring the original Lyon Estate monuments, to the Time Machine on display, visitors will feel like they have stepped back in time as they take part in a vibrant reenactment of the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and Hill Valley Festival, as well as experience a stunning reenactment of the Clock Tower lightning bolt, which sends Marty back to the future multiple times each night of the event.
