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January 31 - February 1, 2026 The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans

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Saturday Mikaelson Ball

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Sunday Crescent City Con
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Two experiences. One legendary Weekend.

Formal Evening Event

The Mikaelson Ball

Saturday Evening — March 2027

An evening of dark elegance. Formal attire. Phones forbidden.

  • ✦Three-course plated dinner with wine
  • ✦Tableside meet & greet with every cast member
  • ✦Group photo with the Mikaelson family
  • ✦Q&A panel with the full cast
  • ✦Live classical performers, jazz band & dancers
  • ✦Custom engraved champagne glass keepsake
  • ✦Invitation signed by all attending cast
  • ✦Keepsake photobook with candid photos from the evening
  • ✦Curated surprises throughout the evening

Tickets starting at

$1,950 Presale Open

+ fees & taxes. Dinner, entertainment & keepsakes included.

Traditional Format

Crescent City Con

Sunday — March 2027

The elevated convention experience you know and love. Premium quality. A la carte format.

  • ✦General admission access to convention floor
  • ✦Cast panels and Q&A sessions
  • ✦Photo ops available for purchase
  • ✦Autograph sessions available for purchase
  • ✦Selfie opportunities with cast
  • ✦Additional Sunday-only cast members

Tickets starting at

$125 VIP $309.30

+ fees & taxes. Photo ops & autographs sold separately.

This is the evening we're creating. A night of timeless elegance in the city where the Mikaelson story began. Candlelight, crimson, and conversation with the cast—unhurried, unfiltered,
  unforgettable.  

No phones. This night lives only in the memories of those who attend—and in the legends they'll share.

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