2026 HellmouthCon on the Hellmouth: Buffy Celebration at Sunnydale High

The music’s playing. The lights are low. And though he appreciates your vocals, Lorne is absolutely judging your song choice. Join us for An Evening at Caritas — the official pre-convention mixer for HellMouthCon 2026— on Friday, June 12 from 6:30 PM–10:30 PM at the Blue Stem Meeting Room next door to the Blue Stem Hotel in Torrance. Whether you arrive in full Slayer chic, black-tie Wolfram & Hart elegance, pajamas worthy of the Hyperion lobby, or dress to impress with your best cosplay, this all-ages evening is designed to kick off convention weekend in true Buffyverse fashion. "Host"-ed by actor/cosplayer /Lorne-in-residence Ray Bender, the night will feature karaoke, Buffy/Angel Team Trivia, surprises throughout the evening, and plenty of chances to meet fellow fans before the Hellmouth officially opens. Snacks, soda, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Space is limited! Pre-sale tickets are just $20, but W&H will raise prices to $25 at the door — assuming the Powers That Be leave any tickets behind. Don’t wait until after you save the world to party.... Grab your spot now and spend the evening where the karaoke is dramatic, the trivia is deadly, and everybody knows the words to “Going Through the Motions.” NOTE: This event is located at the BLUESTEM MEETING ROOM, which is NOT the nearby BlueStem Hotel. DRIVING? Map to 2424 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501 and park in the lot of the shopping center. Come to Suite G to collect official event parking passes at the door to place in your car. RIDESHARE? Torrance Connect is a locally-owned-and-operated affordable rideshare service that offers each user their first six rides for free. We strongly encourage taking advantage of this amazing local asset and, if impressed, leaving your driver a positive review!

Purchase your ticket to HellmouthCon 2026 now and get our pre convention discount! Ticket includes access to all the main panels as well as our Sunnydale Mall/Vendor Hall on both Saturday and Sunday. Full panel listing and other events will be announced as they are planned. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone at least 18 years old at all times while at the convention.

Purchase your ticket to HellmouthCon 2026 now and get the best price that will be offered Ticket includes access to all the main panels as well as our Sunnydale Mall/Vendor Hall on both Saturday and Sunday. Full panel listing and other events will be announced as they are planned. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone at least 18 years old at all times while at the convention. As a VIP attendee, you will also get: • Front of Line for Autographs, Photographs, and Auditorium • Guaranteed seating in first four rows of the auditorium • Special VIP Badge • First chance to buy Fan Experience and Specialty Tableaux tickets

All youth attendees are required to be accompanied by an adult guardian who can watch over them at all times, and will require their own pass to any private parties. Ticket includes access to all the main panels as well as our Sunnydale Mall/Vendor Hall. Full panel listing and other events will be announced as they are planned.

All child attendees are required to be accompanied by an adult guardian who can watch over them at all times, and will require their own pass to any private parties. Ticket includes access to all the main panels as well as our Sunnydale Mall/Vendor Hall. Full panel listing and other events will be announced as they are planned.

SATURDAY PHOTO OP - Will you survive your trip to the Sunnydale World Culture Fair? For the first time ever, you can have YOUR brain sucked by the magnificent Glory herself in this Specialty Photo Op. The delightfully devilish Clare Kramer will place her hands around your head and feed! The second best part - it all happens on an English Park-style wooden/wrought-iron bench like the one featured in "Tough Love" (and straight from a private Los Angeles prop house.) THIS SHALL BE YOUR DAY OF GLORY!

SUNDAY PHOTO OP - Will you survive your trip to the Sunnydale World Culture Fair? For the first time ever, you can have YOUR brain sucked by the magnificent Glory herself in this Specialty Photo Op. The delightfully devilish Clare Kramer will place her hands around your head and feed! The second best part - it all happens on an English Park-style wooden/wrought-iron bench like the one featured in "Tough Love" (and straight from a private Los Angeles prophouse.) THIS SHALL BE YOUR DAY OF GLORY!

SATURDAY PHOTO OP - " Oh, this is nice. Just hangin' out, just us girls ..." Do you love Tara? Do you worship ̶B̶e̶n̶ The Beast? Relive one of the most tragic moments in Buffy history in this Specialty Photo Op with Clare Kramer and Amber Benson. "Is This Seat Taken?" is an homage to the turning point of Season Five and the actions that launched a thousand Dark Willow futures. Whether you sit between them or stand behind them, this is your first ever chance to insert yourself into the picture of that devastating visit to the Sunnydale World Cultural Fair. And of course, Amber and Clare will be seated on an English Park-style wooden/wrought-iron bench like the one featured in "Tough Love" (and straight from a private Los Angeles prop house.)