2026 HellmouthCon on the Hellmouth: Buffy Celebration at Sunnydale High

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.

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!

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: Help the Helpless to another helping alongside Angel’s friends and foes during I’M IN STARCH HEAVEN, a Saturday morning breakfast featuring the denizens of the Buffyverse’s Los Angeles, who will rotate from table to table in the tradition of our traditional Villains Breakfast. Fan Experience Breakfast with Amy Acker, Charisma Carpenter, Julie Benz, Mark Lutz, J August Richards, Stephanie Romanov.

The suave but scheming Lilah Morgan has blocked Cordelia’s visions and rerouted them to invade the minds of two otherworldly beings, Glorificus and Darla. They just keep seeing and hearing Buffy and Angel quotes on repeat! Glory’s Minions will face off against Darla’s Muscle to be the first to restore their leader’s comfort and sanity by solving the puzzle to complete the quotes. But watch out, Lilah may step out of the Vanna White Room to reveal a few tricks up her sleeve to stop you. Which team will decipher the most visions in Vowel Play: A Vision Quest, a “Wheel of Fortune”-style Fan Experience? Fan Experience Party Game with Clare Kramer, Julie Benz, and Stephanie Romano.

After Sunnydale collapsed, Clem and Groo got a job team-teaching English to demons… obviously. You’re a demon enrolled in their class, and today’s topic: Episode Titles! Your instructors know better than anyone that the world likes its demons monosyllabic, so no two syllable words are allowed! And if he hears one, your teacher just might express some disappointment through the universal language of punishment. This “Poetry for Neanderthals”-inspired Fan Experience will be a class act. Fan Experience Party Game with James C Leary and Mark Lutz

Thesulac. Kleynach. Krevlorsnwath. Skip. Consult your Nyazian Scrolls, something BIG is coming and you’re going to have to tackle it one letter at a time! Team Fred faces off against Team Gunn to save the world in the Demon Spelling Bee to end all spelling bees. The power was inside you the whole time. Also the vowels. Study up on your demon names, prophecy authors, and magical words (Thaumogenesis, anyone?) to prepare for this other-word-ly “Scrabble”-inspired Fan Experience. Fan Experience Party Game with Amy Acker and J August Richards

Join 7 of our Sunnydale alum from Buffy the Vampire Slayer for MUFFIN? I COOKED THEM MYSELF!, a fang-tastic and unforgettable themed brunch on Sunday morning. Our heroes and villains will rotate from table to table in the tradition of our popular Villains Breakfast. Fan Experience Brunch with Amber Benson, Clare Kramer, Doug Jones, Emma Caulfield, James C Leary, Larry Bagby, and Iyari Limon

The citizens of Sunnydale are fleeing The Gentlemen, but they don’t have their voices! Each player will get a chance to sketch the Sunnydale location they are fleeing to (as randomly drawn) while their teammates write their best guesses on the white boards hanging around their necks. Those who get it right take one step closer to Tara and to safety. Those who don’t are forced to stand still until the next round…as The Lead Gentleman advances. Who will make it all the way to safety, and whose heart will end up in jar? This “Pictionary”-meets-“Red-Rover”-style Fan Experience will be a SCREAM. ​Fan Experience Party Game Amber Benson and Doug Jones

Wish Granted! Back by popular demand, this time with a new twist! Cordy and Anya are getting together to guide you through their favorite high school memories in this walking tour of Sunnydale High filming locations with dynamic duo Charisma Carpenter and Emma Caulfield. Steep yourself in Buffy history as you follow along and listen to stories from their shooting days. Fan Experience Walking Tour with Charisma Carpenter and Emma Caulfield

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Amber Benson on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Amy Acker on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Charisma Carpenter on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Emma Caufield on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with J August Richards on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with James Leary on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Larry Bagby on Saturday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Amy Acker on Sunday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Charisma Carpenter on Sunday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Iyari Limon on Sunday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Julie Benz on Sunday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Mark Lutz on Sunday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

Photo Op in the Photo Studio with Stephanie Romanov on Sunday. Each ticket allows up to two adults and three children in the photo. Each photo ticket includes one printed copy of photo. Additional printed photos can be purchased on-site. FAQ available at https://www.fandomcharities.org/photo-ops-autographs A convention ticket is required to participate in any activities on campus, and is not included with the purchase of this ticket.

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.)

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!

SATURDAY PHOTO OP: Step into the palace of Pylea to take your place beside Princess Cordelia and the Groosalugg beside the actual throne used during the filming of Angel’s Pylea arc. This is no replica—it’s the exact throne seen on screen. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to claim the seat of power in the company of two of Pylea’s rulers while recreating Angel Investigation’s most unforgettable adventure.

SATURDAY PHOTO OP: Inspired by one of Buffy’s most haunting episodes, this eerie tableau places you alongside the very gentlemanly Doug Jones. Featuring a preserved heart in a jar and an homage to the looming Sunnydale clocktower, this a chilling photo will cut right to the heart.

SATURDAY PHOTO OP: Kick your weekend off and sink your teeth into Buffy history alongside Julie Benz in the halls of Sunnydale High. This photo pays homage to the iconic moment when Darla set the tone for an entire genre-subverting world. Whether you're new in town or a vampire with centuries of convention experience, this fang-tastic photo opportunity will be killer.

SATURDAY PHOTO OP: Stand between two of Willow’s great loves in this Combo Photo in the Photo Studio with Amber Benson and Iyari Limon.

SATURDAY PHOTO OP: 68 Rooms, 68 Vacancies. The Hyperion Hotel wasn’t just headquarters—it was home. Join Amy Acker, Charisma Carpenter, J. August Richards, Julie Benz, Mark Lutz, and Stephanie Romanov in this unique HellmouthCon tribute to the place where Angel Investigations became a family.

SUNDAY PHOTO OP: Take your place in the iconic Sunnydale High courtyard alongside Amber Benson, Charisma Carpenter, Clare Kramer, Emma Caulfield, Iyari Limon, James C. Leary, and Larry Bagby for a cast photo inspired by one of Cordelia’s most memorable invitations. Share the frame with an incredible lineup of Buffy faves in a photo that can only happen at HellmouthCon.

SUNDAY 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.)

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!

SUNDAY PHOTO OP: Get your hands on the actual hubcap axe used on camera by Gunn in Angel, the homemade weapon he carried through the demon-infested streets of Los Angeles. Stand against the forces of evil alongside J. August Richards with one of the most recognizable weapons in the Buffyverse — generously supplied by the legend himself.

SUNDAY PHOTO OP: Inspired by one of Buffy’s most haunting episodes, this eerie tableau places you alongside the very gentlemanly Doug Jones. Featuring a preserved heart in a jar and an homage to the looming Sunnydale clocktower, this a chilling photo will cut right to the heart.

SUNDAY PHOTO OP: Fred and Gunn’s romance remains one of Angel’s sweetest stories - complete with whipped cream! Pose like you're sharing breakfast at a diner booth with Amy Acker and J. August Richards in a scene inspired by the quiet moments that fans can never have too many of (like Fred with pancakes).

SUNDAY PHOTO OP: What would you do if you found yourself between Cordelia and Anya in the Sunnydale courtyard and they'll offer you the famous vengeance amulet? Featuring a replica of Anyanka’s amulet and two fan-favorite stars, this photo will be out of this world!

SUNDAY PHOTO OP: Hop into a red VW Bug with Clem himself and pose like you're going for a joyride with one of the most lovable dudes in Sunnydale. Complete with Clem makeup and a sendup to his iconic Beetle, this playful photo is pure fan-service in the best possible way.