Turn your next Irvine night out into an evening of mystery, laughter, dinner, and unexpected twists, or make it an even bigger escape with one of our murder mystery weekend experiences at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
55–75 min drive
Every Saturday at 7:00 PM
5-Course Dinner Included
Comedy, Clues & Suspects
Looking for something more memorable than another familiar Irvine restaurant or night out? Make an evening of it with an interactive murder mystery dinner at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
Escape the Ordinary
A unique night out that’s more exciting than the usual dinner or movie.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Date night, birthday celebration, anniversary, or a fun night with friends.
Close to Home
Just a short drive to Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles.
Interactive & Hilarious
You’re not just watching — you’re part of the mystery!
Your evening combines a full dinner with a live mystery happening around you. From the opening moments to the final reveal, our professional murder mystery performers keep the story moving while guests watch for clues and try to solve the case.
✓ Arrive, enjoy drinks, and meet the cast
✓ Indulge in a 5-course dinner
✓ Watch the mystery unfold with plot twists
✓ Help solve the crime (or frame a friend!)
✓ Prizes for the best detectives
Traveling from a different part of Southern California? Check our location guides for Arcadia guests heading to the show and Pasadena visitors planning their night out before making your way to Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
Read genuine feedback from guests who have enjoyed Keith & Margo’s interactive murder mystery dinner experience.
“We went for my birthday and we had an awesome time. Service was great, the food was delicious, and the actors were amazing. Loved it!”
“Really fun and the food was great too!”
“We went to celebrate our daughter’s birthday and had a great time! Great drinks, great service, and great entertainment!”
See upcoming Keith & Margo’s Murder Mystery Dinner dates at Universal Studios CityWalk and plan your night of mystery.
Guests from Irvine can attend our murder mystery dinner show at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, 1000 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. The experience combines a live interactive mystery with dinner and entertainment for a complete night out.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood is roughly 50 miles from Irvine, although drive time can vary significantly depending on Los Angeles traffic. Guests should allow extra travel time, especially for Saturday evening shows.
Your ticket includes an interactive live murder mystery show and a 5-course dinner, along with unlimited soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Guests enjoy the mystery while dining and trying to figure out who committed the crime.
Professional actors perform a mystery throughout the evening while clues, suspects, and unexpected twists are introduced around you. Guests follow the story, look for clues, question what they see, and try to solve the crime before the final reveal.
Guests can become part of the fun, but you do not need any acting experience. The show is designed to make audience participation easy and entertaining, whether you want to get involved in solving the mystery or simply enjoy watching the story unfold.
Los Angeles murder mystery dinner shows are held Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It is best to arrive early so you have enough time for parking, check-in, and getting settled before the show begins.
Smart casual attire is a great choice for the evening. Many guests dress as they would for a date night, birthday dinner, or special night out, but there is no need to wear a costume unless a specific event says otherwise.
A murder mystery dinner is a fun choice for date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, friends’ nights out, corporate groups, and other celebrations because dinner and live entertainment are combined into one interactive experience.
Travel from Irvine to Universal CityWalk for an unforgettable evening of Italian dining, comedy, clues, and interactive mystery.
Choose a Saturday, reserve your seats, and solve the crime.
