Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort announce this year’s line-up of fall special events – featuring live music events, food and wine experiences and the always-popular Wantilan Luau. What: Velvet Unplugged featuring Dream Street

 

Spend the evening enjoying great music with Matt Ballinger and Greg Raposo, original members of the early 2000s boy band Dream Street, as they perform an acoustic set live in the lobby of Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. The duo will perform chart-topping hits that include “It Happens Every Time,” “Sugar Rush” and more.

When: Friday, September 12 at 7:00 pm Where: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Tickets: Velvet Unplugged tickets available here. What: Pinktober Velvet Sessions featuring Sister Hazel

 

Pinktober Velvet Sessions makes its highly-anticipated return Thursday, September 25 with the one and only Sister Hazel. This special edition features a high-energy lobby concert featuring hits “All For You,” “Your Winter,” “Change Your Mind,” “Champagne High” and more.

When: Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 pm Where: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Tickets: Velvet Sessions tickets available here. What: Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita

 

Harbor Nights, a celebration of Italian-inspired flavors, great wines and captivating live entertainment returns in October. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Harbor Piazza, this outdoor event brings the spirit of Italy to life in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort.

 

Upgrade to a VIP ticket and enjoy a special six-course wine dinner featuring the wines of Santa Margherita.

When: Friday, October 17 from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Tickets: Harbor Nights tickets available here. What: Halloween Velvet Sessions featuring Sebastian Bach

 

Halloween Velvet Sessions returns Thursday, October 30 with rock singer and television and film personality Sebastian Bach performing iconic hit songs “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Monkey Business” and more. This is an adults-only Halloween party and lobby concert like no other.

When: Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 pm Where: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Tickets: Velvet Sessions tickets available here. What: Wantilan Luau

 

Experience the Hawaiian tradition of a luau celebration. This weekly dinner show features a Polynesian-inspired all-you-can-eat buffet, complete with pit-roasted pig, fire-grilled beef, Pacific catch of the day, ahi poke salad, Hawaiian chicken teriyaki, an array of desserts, and a special kid-friendly buffet.

When: Saturday evenings year-round from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Where: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Tickets: Wantilan Luau tickets available here.