Events in Orlando in October 2026
Orlando has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Orlando calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Hamilton (Touring) - Recommended for ages 10 and OverOct 1 - Oct 18Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center · Source: Ticketmaster
- John CristOct 2Hard Rock Live Orlando · Source: SeatGeek
- Don Omar "The Last King World Tour"Oct 3Kia Center · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
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Bear Ghost - Tiny Hitman Tour 2026 with Special Guests Sarah & The Safe Word and Spaceman Bob
The Abbey. Music · Alternative.
From $31
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 6
- Oct 7
- Oct 7
He Is Legend "The Time Travel Tour" in Orlando
Conduit. Music · Alternative.
From $0
Source: Ticketmaster
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 1 - Oct 31
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026
A family-friendly Halloween event at Magic Kingdom featuring trick-or-treating, themed parades, fireworks, and character meet-and-greets.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 2 - Oct 31
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando 2026
A popular Halloween event featuring haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment at Universal Studios Florida.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 10 - Oct 18
Orlando Film Festival 2026
A festival celebrating independent films, documentaries, and shorts with screenings, panels, and networking events.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Seasonal notes
- Universal Studios Florida — seasonal note: The event takes place annually in late September, October, and early November.
- Lake Eola Park — seasonal note: Come Out With Pride (October): LGBT pride festival hosted at the park with a parade, vendors, food, and fireworks at dark.
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