The Largest Immersive World of Darkness Experience in the United States Expands Into a Full Convention-Style Event at the Historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel
By Night Studios is proud to announce the return of Darkness Emergent: Los Angeles 2026, taking place May 21–25, 2026, at the legendary Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.
Building upon the momentum of previous events, Darkness Emergent: Los Angeles 2026 expands beyond traditional live-action roleplay into a fully immersive convention experience celebrating the World of Darkness universe. Attendees can expect five days of interactive storytelling, celebrity guest appearances, immersive nightlife experiences, tabletop gaming, panels, workshops, and large-scale Vampire: The Masquerade LARP experiences unlike anything else currently offered in the United States.
Hosted by By Night Studios , the event serves as a gathering point for fans of gothic horror, personal horror storytelling, and immersive roleplay from across the globe.
“This year’s event represents a major evolution for Darkness Emergent ,” said Arcelia Rael, Director of Brand Experience for By Night Studios.
“Los Angeles is the perfect backdrop for the stories our team wants to tell. These are stories of ambition, temptation, survival, and perseverance. Whether attendees are veteran players or entirely new to the World of Darkness,we are creating an experience that is welcoming, cinematic, and unforgettable.” Attendees will have opportunities to interact with members of the official White Wolf team, including Jess Lanzillo (WoD Creative Director) and other World of Darkness affiliates.
Additionally, featured appearances from Erika Ishii, Luis Carazo, Jason Carl, Mark Meer, Cynthia Marie, Xander Jeanneret, and B.Dave Walters, give players the opportunity to play alongside talented actors portraying characters recognized throughout the World of Darkness community.
Programming for Darkness Emergent: Los Angeles 2026 includes:
● Large-scale Vampire: The Masquerade live-action roleplay (LARP) using Laws of the Night V5 rules
● Daytime convention programming including panels, workshops, and tabletop games
● Featured and side LARPs across multiple World of Darkness settings
● The return of iconic nightlife experiences including Club Serafín, the 7th Tradition rave, and the Succubus Club
● Celebrity storyteller experiences and live-play sessions
● Vendor halls featuring World of Darkness artists, creators, apparel, accessories, and custom merchandise
● Professional photography experiences, immersive sets, and fan meetups Social-only “Ghoul” ticket options for attendees interested in nightlife and convention programming without LARP participation Darkness Emergent continues By Night Studios’ mission of creating inclusive, immersive, and community-driven storytelling spaces rooted in consent, collaborative play, and cinematic roleplay. The event welcomes both longtime fans of the World of Darkness and newcomers seeking a unique gothic horror themed convention experience.
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About By Night Studios
By Night Studios is the officially licensed publisher of Mind’s Eye Theatre products for the World of Darkness universe. Dedicated to immersive storytelling, live-action roleplay, and community-driven experiences, By Night Studios produces events, rule systems, and products that bring gothic horror and personal storytelling to life for audiences around the world.