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HellmouthCon 2026 takes place June 13–14, 2026 at Torrance High School, the iconic filming location of Sunnydale High from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.The official schedule includes cast panels, fan experiences, specialty photo ops, and community events happening across campus throughout the weekend. Use the interactive schedule below to plan your days and make sure you don’t miss your favorite moments.

Need help finding your way around campus? Visit the Campus Map

Traveling in? See Parking, Transportation & Directions.

What You’ll Find at HellmouthCon:

  • Cast panels and audience Q&As

  • Fan Experiences including small-group meet & greets and themed events

  • Specialty photo ops with guests

  • Sunnydale Mall vendor hall in the Main Gym

  • Interactive sessions, workshops, and fandom discussions

  • Evening events and community gatherings

When guests aren't on a panel, Fan Experience, or the Photo Studio, they will be at their tables to meet fans and do autographs and selfies. While Photo Ops can be purchased online (so you don't run the risk of selling out), autos and selfies are paid directly to the guests at their tables. Look at each guest on this page to confirm how they are taking payment. 

The Auditorium holds approximately 900 seats (with room for wheelchairs/scooters), and the Little Theater holds approximately 100 seats. Panels are 45-50 minutes long, with 10-15 minutes in between. The Auditorium has bathrooms inside.  The campus map has most of the bathrooms marked

👉 HellmouthCon Schedule

  • Dates: June 13–14, 2026

  • Location: Torrance High School, Torrance, California

  • What to expect:

    • Panels with cast and creators

    • Fan Experiences (breakfasts, workshops, meet & greets)

    • Specialty photo ops

    • Sunnydale Mall vendor hall

    • Evening events and community gatherings

Programming Highlights

Featured Panels

  • “What Would Buffy Do?” panel discussion

  • Buffyverse storytelling and legacy panels

  • Cast Q&A sessions
     

Fan Experiences

  • Small-group meet & greets

  • Themed breakfasts

  • Interactive workshops
     

Specialty Events

  • Friday night Trivia & Karaoke 

  • LGBTQ+ and Cosplay Community gatherings

  • Evening events

Slayer’s Weekend Watch

Friday, June 12th

6:30pm–10:30pm

Friday Night Mixer – An Evening at Caritas
Get to know your fellow Scoobies before the Mouth of Hell officially opens​

Kick off HellmouthCon weekend with karaoke, trivia, fandom meetups, and welcome-night shenanigans inspired by Angel’s legendary karaoke club, Caritas.

This all-ages off-site event will take place at the Bluestem Meeting Room in Torrance.

Pre-sale tickets have sold out online, but a limited number of tickets will be available at the door while capacity allows.

Please note: Due to venue fire-code limits, re-entry after 8:00 PM may require waiting in line depending on venue capacity.

[View Full Mixer Information]

Saturday, June 13th

Get Your Wristband at Will Call

(Your wristband allows in-and-out campus access)

More Details TBA
Will Call Opens: 7:30am
Campus Hours: 9:30am - 7pm
Sunnydale Mall: 10am - 6pm​

Food Trucks: 10am - 6pm

Fan Experiences: Start 8am

Programming: 10am-7pm
Evening Programming: TBA as we get closer

Sunday, June 14th

(Your wristband allows in-and-out campus access)

More Details TBA

Will Call Opens: 7:30am
Campus Hours: 9:30am - 6pm

Sunnydale Mall: 10am - 6pm​

Food Trucks: 10am - 5pm

Fan Experiences: Start 8am

Programming: 10am-5pm

Sunnydale’s Got Your Back

Whether you’re walking, rolling, or teleporting in from another dimension - we want every fan to feel welcome on the Hellmouth.


Our Accessibility Team is here to help with wheelchair access, service animal policies, and more.

Visit our Accessibility Page for full details, or email us at access@hellmouthevents.org.


We’ll slay every barrier we can.

📵 Recording & Live Streaming Policy

Live streaming is strictly prohibited during all programming.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Panels

  • Fan Experiences

  • Concerts

  • Photo Ops (outdoor and Photo Studio)

  • Autograph Row

 

The use of live streaming apps or software on any device, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, is not permitted in any programming or event space.

 

Filming may only take place with prior approval and must not block or disrupt the experience of other attendees.

Need help navigating once you arrive? Visit the Campus Map. 


Coming from out of town? Check Location & Directions for parking and travel info.

Community & Appreciation

 

HellmouthCon has proudly offered complimentary or discounted tickets to military, veterans, nurses, and first responders in past years as a thank-you for their service. Availability is limited and may vary year to year.

Got Questions?

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Volunteering:      volunteers@hellmouthevents.org

Accessibility:      access@hellmouthevents.org

General Event Info: info@hellmouthevents.org

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