The Grinchmas Tree Lighting (and wintry snowfall) will have your heart growing three sizes during the 2025 holiday season at Universal Studios Hollywood. The story of the Grinch comes to life as the green grinning mean one finds redemption just in time for a dazzling tree lighting that includes a light show and snowfall over the village of Whoville.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the Grinchmas Tree Lighting during the 2025 holiday season at Universal Studios Hollywood.

About the Show

The approximately 15-minute show features the Grinch who interrupts the Who-bilation with Cindy-Lou Who, Martha May Whovier, the Mayor of Whoville and other Whoville residents only to learn the true meaning of the holidays.

The experience ends with a dusting of snow and a dazzling light show on the Grinchmas tree set to the iconic tune of “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson.

How to See It

Grinchmas Tree Lighting show takes place at the giant tree at the center of the Who-ville setup in Universal Plaza near the main entrance of the park. Several benches surround the tree and spaces fill quickly. If you’re picky about where you want to sit, you’ll want to show up at least an hour before showtime. Due to the staggering of entertainment that happens here, many people will hunker down and watch a rotating set of entertainment that culminates with the tree lighting.

The show is typically performed at 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm, and 9:15 pm with fewer showtimes likely during the week or on days with shorter hours. Always check the app on the day of your visit for the latest information. Signs are also posted in the Grinchmas area with showtimes.