Creating unforgettable fandom experiences that make a real-world difference.
Fandom-run. Fan-powered. Volunteer-driven.
Presented by Fandom Charities Inc. & Hellmouth Events
For One Weekend, Sunnydale Becomes Real
A two-day immersive Buffy fan experience at the real filming location in Los Angeles.
✔ Panels and programming included with your ticket
✔ Photo ops, autographs, and fan experiences available separately
✔ Intimate, community-focused event (not a mega-con)
✔ June 12–13, 2027 | Torrance High School
2200 W. Carson St. Torrance, CA 90501
Weekend access includes panels, programming, and campus entry
What You Actually Experience at HellmouthCon
This isn’t just a convention. It’s a weekend built around stepping into the world of Buffy, with real locations, real connections, and shared moments that bring the Buffyverse to life.
Walk the Real Sunnydale
Explore the actual campus used as Sunnydale High, from the quad to the hallways.
Panels & Guest Moments
Included with your pass, hear stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Photo Ops & Autographs
Optional add-ons to meet guests and capture your experience.
Community & Connection
A welcoming space where fans connect, share, and celebrate together.
Most attendees spend the weekend exploring the campus, attending panels, and choosing a few optional experiences that matter most to them.
What Your Ticket Includes
Your weekend pass gives you access to:
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The real Sunnydale High filming location
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All panels and general programming
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The vendor hall (“Sunnydale Mall”)
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Community spaces and fan meetups
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What’s Not Included (Optional Add-Ons)
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Photo ops with guests
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Autographs and selfies
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Specialty fan experiences
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👉 This is standard for fan conventions and allows you to customize your experience.
🗓️ Start Your Weekend Early
Friday Night | June 11th
Kick things off with a casual, off-site mixer:
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trivia
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karaoke
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meet fellow Scoobies
👉 A fun, low-pressure way to connect before the main event begins.
👉 Friday Night detailsTBA As We Get Closer
Never Been to HellmouthCon (or Any Convention)?
You’re not alone. Here’s what to know:
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No, you don’t need to cosplay. Come as you are.
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Yes, people come solo. Many attendees do.
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No, it’s not overwhelming like Comic-Con. This is smaller and more personal.
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Yes, it’s worth traveling for. Many attendees make a weekend trip out of it.
This is a welcoming, inclusive community built around a shared love of Buffy.
Why HellmouthCon Is Different
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The real filming location
You’re not in a convention center, you’re on the actual campus -
Intimate by design
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Community over spectacle
Conversations, shared moments, and connection -
Built by fans, for fans
This isn’t corporate, it’s personal
What Fans Say
“Walking the actual school gave me chills.”
“It felt like stepping into the show.”
“Smaller than Comic-Con, but way more meaningful.”
A Limited, Intentional Experience
HellmouthCon is designed to stay intimate.
Attendance is limited to preserve the experience.
Many attendees travel in, so planning early is recommended.
Ready to Step Into Sunnydale?
Featured Guests & Appearances
Meet the Guests Who Bring Sunnydale to Life
Everyone is attending both days unless otherwise listed.
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👉 Meet them at the event through panels (included) or optional experiences.
Choose Your HellmouthCon Weekend
Choose Your HellmouthCon Weekend
Most attendees start with a General Admission weekend pass and build their experience from there.
Many attendees:
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Explore the campus and attend panels
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Enjoy the Sunnydale Mall (vendors) and fan activities
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Add one or two optional experiences that matter most to them
Ticket Prices Held For 2027
We know the economy is affecting everyone. For HellmouthCon 2027, we made the decision to keep our core ticket prices the same as last year wherever possible.
Most paid tickets now include a $5 contribution to our charity beneficiaries, already built into the listed all-in price. Youth tickets remain at last year’s price and do not include the added $5 contribution.
All listed ticket prices include ticketing fees and sales tax.
VIP Weekend Pass
$295 all-in
Only 85 available
For attendees who want exclusive collectibles, guaranteed front-row auditorium seating, dedicated blended lines, and first purchase access for select Fan Experiences and Specialty Tableau Photo Ops.
For 2027, we reduced the VIP Weekend Pass price from last year’s all-in VIP price while focusing the benefits on what attendees told us mattered most: exclusive collectibles, guaranteed auditorium seating, first purchase access for select limited-capacity add-ons, and smoother arrival and line support.
VIP Weekend Pass includes:
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Exclusive VIP badge featuring special HellmouthCon event art
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Exclusive VIP collector’s pin, a limited-run keepsake designed solely for VIP attendees and perfect for your lanyard, jacket, or collection
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VIP swag bag
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Guaranteed seating in the first four rows of the auditorium for major programming and guest panels
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First purchase window for select HellmouthCon Fan Experiences and Specialty Tableau Photo Ops
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Dedicated VIP Will Call line on Saturday morning
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Dedicated blended VIP lines for Autographs and Photo Studio/Specialty Tableau Photo Ops
VIP lines for Autographs and Photo Studio/Specialty Tableau Photo Ops will be blended with the main attendee lines. This means VIP attendees will receive priority access, but lines will alternate between VIP and general attendees to keep traffic moving fairly for everyone.
Please note: VIP first purchase access does not guarantee availability for every add-on. Some HellmouthCon Fan Experiences and Specialty Tableau Photo tickets have very limited capacity, and not every VIP attendee will be able to purchase every offering. A portion of limited-capacity tickets may be held for the general attendee sale so non-VIP attendees also have a chance to participate.
General Admission Weekend Pass
Early Bird Price: $140 (save $60)
Now through October 31, 2026
Holiday Price: $150 (save $50)
November 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027
Pre-Con Price: $170 (save $30)
January 2 through June 11, 2027
At-Door / Day-Of Price: $200
Event weekend, if tickets remain available
Youth (11-17) Weekend Admission Pass
$30
For attendees ages 11–17. Youth tickets remain at last year’s price and do not include the added $5 charity beneficiary contribution.
Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult admission.
Child (0-10) Weekend Admission Pass
Children 10 and under are FREE with a paid adult admission.
Need More Details?
Before You Go: Quick Things to Know
👉 Your wristband gives you full access for the weekend, including in-and-out privileges.
👉 Weekend passes include panels and programming, with optional add-on experiences.
👉 Tickets are finalized at purchase, with optional protection available at checkout.
👉 Planning to cover the event as media? Apply for press credentials.
HellmouthCon25: volunteers and fans gathered in front of Torrance High—ready to do it all again!
What To Expect at HellmouthCon
Your Guide to Fan Experiences, Photo Ops & More
Want a peek at past extras? Visit our HellmouthCon '26 history page or join the HellmouthCon Social Facebook Group for more info on past events and Fan Experiences.
Supporting Charitable Causes
HellmouthCon is produced by Fandom Charities Inc®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Each year we raise money for meaning full causes chosen with input from our fandom community.
Through the Martin Katz Memorial Auction we are supporting:
Ron Glass Memorial Scholarship Fund: Part of The Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center
PanCan / Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: In Memory of Camden Toy
Rainbow Spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ youth
Press & Event Coverage
We’re excited to welcome members of the press, content creators, and community storytellers who want to help share the HellmouthCon experience.
Whether you’re part of a traditional media outlet, a podcaster, photographer, blogger, or active member of the fandom community, we value thoughtful coverage that reflects the spirit of the event.
