meet & Greets
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
Exclusive small-group experiences at iconic New Orleans locations. Walk where the Mikaelsons walked.
Beyond the ballroom, experience intimate moments with the cast at locations that shaped the world of The Originals. Each meet and greet is limited to ensure a personal, unhurried connection with the talent. These experiences take place throughout the day on Saturday before the evening's Mikaelson Ball and Sunday during the convention.
Ticket Required
Meet & Greets are available exclusively to Ball or Convention ticket holders. Get first access before they open to the public.
Limited Availability
Each experience is strictly limited to ensure quality time with the cast. Once sold out, they're gone. Don't wait.
Daytime Experiences
All meet and greet experiences take place throughout the day on Saturday, January 31st, and Sunday, February 1st.
KEy information
Sunday one-on-ones
Sunday Group Meet & Greets
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday Morning experiences
Hotel Royal
Step inside the very hotel where Klaus and Elijah's most iconic scenes were filmed. This historic French Quarter landmark served as the backdrop for countless Mikaelson moments. Now, meet the brothers themselves in the space where vampire history was made.
Includes pastries and coffee
Cafe Beignet
Experience the charm of New Orleans at one of the French Quarter's most beloved cafes. Share beignets, coffee, and conversation with Claire and Charles in an intimate setting that captures the spirit of the city the Mikaelsons called home.
Includes beignets and coffee
Paint and Jrink
Get creative with the Mikaelson women! Join Riley and Danielle for a unique painting experience where you'll create art together while sharing stories and conversation. Take home a one-of-a-kind memory and your own painted masterpiece.
Includes pastries and coffee
Clue Carré
Team up with the original vampire parents for an unforgettable adventure! Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and bond with Sebastian and Alice in this one-of-a-kind interactive meet and greet. Can you escape alongside the Mikaelson patriarch and matriarch?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon experiences
Tea Time at The Ritz
An ultra-intimate afternoon tea experience with Claire Holt at The Ritz Carlton. Only 10 guests will share this elegant, unhurried hour with Rebekah herself. Fine tea, a delicious lunch, and conversation in one of New Orleans' most prestigious settings.
Includes lunch with tea service
Maison Frenchmen
Join the unpredictable Kol Mikaelson and the dapper Tristan de Martel for a mixology class worthy of the Mikaelsons. During this one hour class, guests will learn to make four classic New Orleans cocktails.
Vampire Apothecary
Descend into the gothic attic of New Orleans' most atmospheric vampire haunt. Surrounded by mysterious vials, vintage props, and flickering candlelight, spend an hour with Lucien Castle and Finn Mikaelson — Klaus's very first sire and the eldest Mikaelson brother. The Vampire Apothecary feels ripped from the world of The Originals.
Includes food and drinks
Secure Your Experience
Meet and Greet tickets sell fast. Get your Ball or General Admission Con ticket first to unlock access.