Fandom run. Fandom powered. 100% fan love.
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 13–14, 2026 | 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 12th
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.
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
No massive crowds, no fighting for space -
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.
VIP has already sold out.
Ready to Step Into Sunnydale?
Choose Your HellmouthCon Weekend
Most attendees start with a General Admission weekend pass and build their experience from there.
General Admission Weekend Pass
Photo ops, autographs, and specialty experiences are available separately so you can customize your weekend.
All prices include taxes and fees. Pricing is all-inclusive for full transparency.
$162 Adult Pass
Full access to:
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Sunnydale High campus
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All panels and programming
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Vendor hall and fan spaces
👉 This is your base experience. Everything else is optional.
Most attendees start here
What a Typical Weekend Looks Like
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
VIP Pass
Sold Out
VIP sold out early, reinforcing the limited and intimate nature of the event.
👉 “What was included in VIP?”
Youth Passes Available
Youth Admission (11-17) $32 with a paid adult.
No additional taxes and fees at checkout. Pricing is all-inclusive for full transparency.
Child Admission (10 and under) Free with a paid adult. Bring your mini-Slayer!
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 in 2026!
What To Expect at HellmouthCon
Your Guide to Fan Experiences, Photo Ops & More
Want a peek at past extras? Visit our HellmouthCon '25 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.
