BLOODLINES
It's Happening
Bloodlines is a multi-fandom weekend — vampires, witches and werewolves. At the heart of it is the Vampire Diaries Universe: all three shows, together. More fandoms will be announced as talent is confirmed.
What to Expect
Friday to Sunday at the Conrad — with one night somewhere else.
THE CONVENTION
Panels, photo ops, autographs and selfies across the weekend, at the Conrad.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A cocktail party at the Conrad, plus off-site experiences around the city. The same mix as New Orleans — and the same ones that sell out first.
THE GALA
Bloodlines: Beyond the Ordinary Gala. Saturday night, and the one event not at the Conrad — it is at the Four Seasons. Not a Mikaelson Ball; its own evening, in the same spirit.
WHERE TO STAY
The Conrad is the convention hotel and where the weekend lives. Just know the Gala is a separate venue on the Saturday night.
Cast
Cast announcements begin in September. Everyone on the list hears each name before it is public.
On Sale Now
Admission tickets for the weekend are on sale. Photo ops, autographs and the individual experiences follow by 1 September 2026.
The Obvious Ones
When is it?
Friday 17 to Sunday 19 September 2027.
Where is it?
The Conrad Nashville is the convention hotel. The convention and the special events all happen there or off-site around the city — with one exception. The Bloodlines: Beyond the Ordinary Gala, on the Saturday night, is at the Four Seasons, not at the Conrad.
Which shows is this for?
The Vampire Diaries Universe — The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and Legacies. More fandoms will be announced as talent is confirmed.
Who is going to be there?
Cast announcements begin in September. Everyone on the list hears each name before it goes public.
How much are tickets, and when do they go on sale?
Admission tickets are on sale now. Photo ops, autographs and the individual experiences go on sale by 1 September 2026.
Is this the same as the Mikaelson Ball?
No. Different city, different weekend, different talent. The Saturday night event here is the Bloodlines: Beyond the Ordinary Gala — its own evening. The Mikaelson Ball and Crescent City Con run March 19–21, 2027 at the Four Seasons in New Orleans.
I am coming on my own. Is that alright?
Completely — and a lot of people do. It is one of the most common things we get asked, and it stops mattering about ten minutes in. The whole weekend is built around people talking to each other rather than standing in lines.
I have a question that is not answered here.
Email help@theoriginalexperience.net and a real person will reply.