Events – Vamp Jenn's Corner

Stepping Inside FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal & Guillermo del Toro’s Movie-Making Magic

January 8, 2026by Jennifer Vasquez1 Comment

FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal exhibit

Fans of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, streaming on Netflix, are being treated to a special event that gives a behind-the-scenes look of the film. For five days only, from January 6 to January 11, FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal has come to Los Angeles at NYA Studios West in Hollywood. The exclusive exhibit was previously in London, England, last fall and has crossed the seas to America. I had the fortune of walking through this immersive experience, and I left in awe.

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entertainment, Events, holidays, Lifestyle, Nightlife, Travel

Odd & Macabre Events 2026

January 2, 2026January 3, 2026by Jennifer Vasquez3 Comments

While one year has gone, another has begun. That means it’s time to look ahead to see what spooky surprises 2026 has in store. Every year on Vamp Jenn’s Corner, I like to compile a list of events that are taking place worldwide throughout the course of the next 12 months. My Odd & Macabre Events Calendar highlights all sorts of gatherings that fall under the strange and unusual umbrella. My hope is that it makes it easier to discover spooky events happening near you.

I include horror cons, immersive experiences, macabre holidays, dark art exhibits, Halloween haunts, and so much more. Some events are returning, so you may have seen them on my past calendars. I try to feature as many things as possible that take place across the globe, so a variety of locations are covered. I also do my best to keep this post updated and add more functions as I learn about them. Here’s a taste of what morbid and bizarre happenings you can expect in 2026. Please do bookmark and share this page. Enjoy!

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Culture, Events, Literature

Remembering Vampire Author Anne Rice at the All Saints’ Day Celebration

November 19, 2025December 11, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez9 Comments

Anne Rice: An All Saints' Day Celebration — Anne Rice: An All Saints’ Day Celebration

I first got hooked on (or shall I say sucked into) Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles when I was a teen, and ever since then, I’ve wanted to visit New Orleans. This city is Anne’s birthplace and a significant location in her notorious vampire novels. Because of this, the city has become synonymous with these nocturnal creatures. I dare say, it’s as much a vampire capital as Transylvania! I had the great fortune of being able to finally travel to New Orleans to attend a special event commemorating the author—Anne Rice: An All Saints’ Day Celebration. It was an experience that had a remarkable effect on my soul.

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Events, halloween

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Delivers All the Frights

October 27, 2025December 3, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments

One of my favorite Halloween events to attend in SoCal is Dark Harbor at The Queen Mary. After a three-year hiatus due to Covid, the event returned for the first time in 2024 much to my delight. It came back more thrilling and terrifying this year, so I wanted to share some highlights.

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Events, halloween

Terrifying True Stories Presents a Special Experience for Halloween Season

October 7, 2025October 16, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

Vamp Jenn at Terrifying True Stories by Candlelight

Earlier this year, Terrifying True Stories hosted an event called Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark. They’ve returned with another immersive experience for spooky season titled Terrifying True Stories by Candlelight and I was grateful to be invited to attend. It was thrilling to be back at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles to take part in the activities and witness macabre storytelling unfold right before my eyes.

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entertainment, Events, Nightlife

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 666 Tour: The Devil is in the Details

September 22, 2025October 3, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez2 Comments

The Boulet Brothers and their entourage of monsters have taken the U.S. by storm on the official Dragula season 666 tour. The tour began in last August and has traveled to major cities nationwide. The whole excursion is slated to wrap up in late September, and I attended the Los Angeles stop. If you haven’t read my recaps of past shows, let me preface by saying that I’m a huge Dragula fan and this is the third event I’ve attended. Let’s dive into all the horror, filth and glamour!

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Events, halloween

Midsummer Scream Officially Kicks Off Spooky Season

August 23, 2025September 28, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

Midsummer Scream has done it again and delivered a spooktacular event filled with the most amazing tricks and treats. For many, the Halloween and horror convention officially kicks off spooky season. This is the eighth year that Midsummer Scream has been bringing frights and delights to the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. It’s the peak of my summerween and I make sure to never miss it if I can help it. Let’s take a look at some highlights.

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Events

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Hosts Its First Ever Summerween Event

July 2, 2025July 22, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez4 Comments

Vamp Jenn at Dark Harbor's Feast: Butcher’s Blackout — Vamp Jenn at Dark Harbor’s Feast: Butcher’s Blackout

For the first time ever, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor presented a special summerween event, Feast: Butcher’s Blackout. It was held this past June on Friday the 13^th, a very fitting date for such a blood-soaked affair, with a second date added on June 14^th due to an unprecedented response. The creators behind Dark Harbor decided to bring Halloween to the historic ship early this year. Horror and haunt enthusiasts definitely showed up and the attraction sold out both days. I’m a huge fan of Dark Harbor, so there was no way I was going to miss attending opening night.

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Events, halloween

Midsummer Scream Co-Founder David Markland Opens Up About Creating the World’s Biggest Horror Con

June 17, 2025July 27, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

Photo credit: Jay L. Clendenin For Midsummer Scream

If you haven’t heard of Midsummer Scream, let me just say it’s become the world’s biggest Halloween and horror convention. Since 2016, it has haunted the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA, annually. I started attending in 2018 and have covered it on Vamp Jenn’s Corner ever since.

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Events, History

Victorian Horror Stories Come Alive in an Immersive Experience

June 1, 2025June 23, 2025by Jennifer Vasquez5 Comments

Vamp Jenn attending Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark at Heritage Square Museum

I am utterly fascinated with the Victorian era, so when I got wind of an event called Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark, I had to check it out. The immersive experience was presented by the creators of the podcast Terrifying True Stories and took place at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. The evening included four haunting tales staged in four different Victorian manors.

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Category: Events

Stepping Inside FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal & Guillermo del Toro’s Movie-Making Magic

Odd & Macabre Events 2026

Remembering Vampire Author Anne Rice at the All Saints’ Day Celebration

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Delivers All the Frights

Terrifying True Stories Presents a Special Experience for Halloween Season

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 666 Tour: The Devil is in the Details

Midsummer Scream Officially Kicks Off Spooky Season

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Hosts Its First Ever Summerween Event

Midsummer Scream Co-Founder David Markland Opens Up About Creating the World’s Biggest Horror Con

Victorian Horror Stories Come Alive in an Immersive Experience

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