The Original Experience is an exclusive, premium fan convention celebrating The Originals and the Mikaelson family.

This isn't your typical event — we've created an immersive, fantasy experience featuring our signature Saturday Mikaelson ball and Friday & Sunday convention with cast from The Originals and The Vampire Diaries universe.

The Original Experience takes place in March 2027 at the Four Seasons New Orleans.

— Friday, March 19th, 2027: Crescent City Convention
— Saturday, March 20th, 2027: Mikaelson Ball
— Sunday, March 21st, 2027: Crescent City Convention

✦ Venue: Four Seasons, New Orleans, Louisiana

We have an incredible lineup of confirmed cast members.

Friday Convention:
— Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore)
— Candice King (Caroline Forbes)
— Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood)
— Matthew Davis (Alaric Saltzman)
— Kayla Ewell (Vicki Donovan)
— Nate Buzolic (Kol Mikaelson)
— Daniel Gillies (Elijah Mikaelson)
— Riley Voelkel (Freya Mikaelson)
— Danielle Rose Russell (Hope Mikaelson)
— Danielle Campbell (Davina Claire)
— Sebastian Roche (Mikael Mikaelson)
— Caspar Zafer (Finn Mikaelson)
— Jedidiah Goodacre (Roman Sienna)
— Steven Krueger (Josh Rosza)

Saturday Mikaelson Ball:
— Joseph Morgan (Klaus Mikaelson)
— Daniel Gillies (Elijah Mikaelson)
— Claire Holt (Rebekah Mikaelson)
— Phoebe Tonkin (Hayley Marshall)
— Riley Voelkel (Freya Mikaelson)
— Danielle Rose Russell (Hope Mikaelson)
— Charles Michael Davis (Marcel Gerard)
— Alice Evans (Esther Mikaelson)
— Sebastian Roche (Mikael Mikaelson)
— Caspar Zafer (Finn Mikaelson)
— Persia White (Abby Bennett Wilson)
— Danielle Campbell (Davina Claire)
— Leah Pipes (Camille O'Connell)
— Andrew Lees (Lucien Castle)
— Nathan Dean (Jackson Kenner)
— Jedidiah Goodacre (Roman Sienna)

Sunday Convention:
— All Saturday Ball cast, plus:
— Christina Moses (Keelin Malraux)
— Layne Morgan (writer — panels)

Additional cast announcements coming soon!

Yes! The Original Experience is a professionally organized fan convention featuring cast from The Originals and The Vampire Diaries.

This is a legitimate, premium event — not a third-party reseller or unauthorized convention. All cast members have contracted to appear, and the event is being produced by experienced convention organizers.

The Original Experience takes place at:

✦The Four Seasons New Orleans
2 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
The Four Seasons sits at the foot of Canal Street, on the edge of the French Quarter and walking distance to many New Orleans attractions, restaurants, and bars.

Saturday Mikaelson Ball:
— $2,211.61 per person, all in
✦ $1,950.00 ticket
✦ $56.00 booking fee
✦ $205.61 New Orleans sales tax
— Includes the three-course dinner, entertainment and all fees — nothing further is added at checkout
— Strictly limited capacity, intimate experience
— Ball VIP: SOLD OUT

Crescent City Convention (Friday & Sunday):
— General Admission: $103.10 per person (convention floor access & credit card fees included)
— Friday VIP and Sunday VIP: SOLD OUT
— À La Carte Add-ons: Photo ops, autographs, and selfies available for individual purchase

These are two completely different experiences:

Saturday Ball (Premium, All-Inclusive):
— Formal ball themed around The Originals/Mikaelson family
— Three-course plated dinner served with wine
— Group photo with cast + candid photography throughout the evening
— Live classical performers, jazz band, and dancers
— Immersive, fantasy atmosphere with no cell phones allowed
— Keepsakes to take home:
✦ Custom engraved champagne glass
✦ Handmade Mikaelson family crest charm
✦ Custom invitation signed by all cast members in attendance
— Everything included in ticket price

Friday & Sunday Convention (Elevated Traditional Format):
— Premium convention with á la carte options
— General admission entrance
— Photo ops, autographs, and selfies available for purchase
— Panels with cast members
— More casual atmosphere than Saturday, elevated quality
— Cell phones allowed

Your $2,211.61 ball ticket includes EVERYTHING:

Dining:
— Passed hors d'oeuvres and a three-course plated dinner
— Wine service with dinner (21+ only)

Keepsakes:
— Custom engraved champagne glass
— Gift box with hand crafted momentos
— Invitation autographed by all guests in attendance
— Photo album (you'll select candid photos taken by our photographers after the ball)

Cast Experiences:
— Group cast photo op
— Mini tableside meet and greet with each guest in attendance
— Q&A panel style with all guests in attendance

Entertainment:
— Live music and dancing

Extras:
— Raffle prizes featuring items from the Morgan-White store with other props and swag
— Surprise guest

No hidden fees — the price above includes the booking fee and New Orleans sales tax. Nothing further is added at checkout.

Note: Immersive meet and greets at unique New Orleans locations take place across the weekend and are separate from the ball. These experiences are sold separately.

Yes! General Admission tickets are $103.10 and give you access to the convention floor, panels, and the ability to purchase photo ops, autographs, and other experiences a la carte.

You do NOT need to attend the Saturday Ball to come to the Friday or Sunday Crescent City Convention.

Note: VIP packages are SOLD OUT on all three days, but General Admission is still available.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday are intentionally intimate, limited-capacity events.

All VIP packages are SOLD OUT — Friday VIP, Mikaelson Ball VIP and Sunday VIP have all sold.

Saturday Ball: Strictly limited seating to maintain the exclusive, premium atmosphere. Tickets are selling, and once capacity is reached we cannot add more guests.

Friday & Sunday Crescent City Convention: Limited General Admission tickets remaining. We recommend securing your spot early as we approach capacity.

This isn't a mass-market convention — we've deliberately kept all three days intimate to ensure quality experiences with the cast.

Anything NOT SOLD OUT will be available for purchase the day of.

All tickets must be picked up in the city of the event. You will register and receive all tickets in your packet at the venue.

Registration will be available:
— Early registration — Thursday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
— Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the venue

You must present your ID to pick up your tickets.

Registration hours for Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be announced on our social media platforms and sent via email to the purchaser.

No — all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. You must present your ID to pick up your tickets at the venue.

Yes! Each person needs their own ticket ($2,211.61 per person). The ball is designed as a premium experience whether you attend solo or with friends.

No — the Saturday Ball and the Friday & Sunday convention are separate events. A ball ticket does not include admission to either convention day, and each convention day requires its own ticket.

Phones will be checked in and placed in a locked pouch. You will be free to step out of the room and check out your phone to use as needed.

Any ADA accommodations will be made at the venue. We will have an ADA specialist on site.

This creates special — "you had to be there" moments — and allows cast members and guests to interact more authentically. Professional photographers will capture moments throughout the evening.

Yes! We're excited to offer intimate meet and greet experiences with your favorite cast members throughout the weekend.

Across the weekend we host exclusive experiences at unique New Orleans locations. These are separate from the ball and sold separately, so they're not included with your ball or convention tickets.

At the venue we'll have both one-on-one and group session experiences with cast members.

For full details on locations, cast pairings, pricing, and how to purchase, visit our meet and greet page. Any ticket holder can purchase these experiences.

We will start at 3:30pm for check-in. You should register and receive all tickets including a ball ticket in your packet. Present your ball ticket at check-in.

Registration: Early registration Thursday 9:00am–2:00pm, plus Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the venue (Four Seasons)

Talent arrival: 6pm — We want to make sure everyone is in the ballroom by 6pm so no one misses time with talent.

For complete evening details and full program information, visit our ball schedule.

Black tie optional — but let's be honest, the Mikaelsons wouldn't show up in business casual.

This is a formal evening at the Four Seasons. Gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, tuxedos — whatever makes you feel like you just walked into the Mikaelson compound for a family gathering. Dark colors, rich fabrics, and a little drama are encouraged.

You've been invited to a ball. Dress like it.

The Saturday Ball includes a three-course plated dinner served with wine.

The full menu, including entree options and the wine selection, will be announced closer to the event.

All meals are professionally plated and served at your table. Dietary accommodations are available upon request — let us know when you register.

Friday & Sunday photo ops are sold separately (a la carte). You can purchase:

— Solo photos with individual cast members
— Duo photos with cast pairs (e.g., Daniel Gillies & Joseph Morgan)
— Trio photos and group photos with multiple cast members
— Selfies with cast members (you use your own phone)

How many people can be in a photo op or selfie: 2 people can be in a photo op or selfie. Children 6 and under are excluded from the 2 people count.

Prices vary by cast member and package. Professional photographers will be on-site for photo ops, and you'll receive digital copies.

Autographs are sold separately on Friday & Sunday. You can purchase autograph opportunities with individual cast members. Bring your own items to be signed, or purchase official merchandise on-site.

Prices vary by cast member.

Yes! Friday & Sunday is set up as a traditional convention with individual booths for cast members. You can choose which cast members you want to meet based on the photo ops, autographs, and selfie opportunities you purchase.

Note: Cast attendance differs by day — check the cast list above to see who is appearing Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Yes, everyone entering the venue will need an admission ticket.

We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any guest(s) due to:

— Unruly conduct
— Over-intoxication
— Fraud
— Improper dress (e.g., no shoes, no shirt)

If any of the above applies, tickets will not be refunded. Please be respectful of cast members, staff, and fellow attendees throughout the event.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the unlikely event the convention or ball is cancelled, refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.

Refunds will not be provided for inability to attend, scheduling conflicts, or other personal circumstances.

In the event of a guest cancellation, you will be refunded any person-specific items.

Age requirements vary by event:

Friday & Sunday Crescent City Convention:
— Children 6 and under are free for General Admission only

Saturday Mikaelson Ball:
— Ages 14+ event
— All attendees require a purchased ticket

Meet & Greets:
— Ages 14+ only
— Each person attending requires a purchased ticket regardless of age

Photography and recording policies differ by event:

Saturday Mikaelson Ball:
— Cell phones, video, and recording devices are not permitted inside the ball
— Professional photographers will capture candid moments throughout the evening
— Photo keepsakes will be provided to all attendees

Friday & Sunday Convention:
— Personal photography is NOT allowed on the convention floor (autograph tables, photo booth areas)
— Videos and photos ARE allowed during panels

We are all set for volunteers at this time. If we do need more, we will post in the official group.