Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary

DARK SHADOWS 60th ANNIVERSARYJULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2026

THE WESTIN LOS ANGELES AIRPORT

5400 WEST CENTURY BLVD

Phone 310-216-5858

The cast reunion and fan gathering this July/August in Los Angeles will be the final Dark Shadows Festival. Sleeping rooms at the hotel with the special discounted Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary rate are limited. A few more rooms have been added so out-of-town travelers and attendees are urged to make their hotel reservations immediately before they are gone. A few more may be added next week and after that hotel rates will go up. Please call the hotel directly at the phone number above or go to the special Dark Shadows reservation link that follows: https://book.passkey.com/e/51168350

Please note: on the reservation page, after you click a desired July check-in date you must then click the small forward arrow in the upper right corner of the July calendar to change the month to August to then highlight your desired check out date.If you receive a "Sold Out" notice, it simply means that one of the nights chosen is currently full but more room nights will be added to the Dark Shadows block as needed so please check back the next day or you may also call the hotel directly at310-216-5858

Among the guests currently planning to attend are Kathryn Leigh Scott, David Selby, Marie Wallace, Jerry Lacy, Sharon Smyth Lentz, James Storm, Roger Davis and, from the 1991 series, Joanna Going and Roy Thinnes. Additionally, Terry Crawford, who portrayed Beth Chavez, hopes to join the festivities. More guests to be announced. All appearances subject to change.

The weekend will include dramatic performances by the actors on stage, autographs, Q&A sessions, a Saturday luncheon, DS memorabilia sale, collectibles auction, costume contest, a Sunday day trip to Collinwood in Beverly Hills and some extra-special rare screenings of DS video never seen before!

SATURDAY LUNCHEON WITH THE STARS + EXCLUSIVE DS GIFT BAG

At noon on Saturday, August 1 there will be a 3-course luncheon with the DS actors which will include dramatic performances,door prizes and an exclusive gift bag (a $100+ value) full of special DS goodies.

BUS TRIP/PICNIC AT COLLINWOOD

Additionally, on Sunday, August 2 there will be a bus trip to the Greystone mansion and estate in Beverly Hills which served as Collinwood in both the 1991 Dark Shadows and the 2005 pilot. A guided tour will be provided to highlight the extensive use of the estate, both inside and out, and attendees may bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the property which is designated as a park.Additionally, a surprise 1991 Dark Shadows series actor will join fans for the Greystone adventure!

Out of town visitors who wish to vacation in Los Angeles for a few days before or after the anniversary weekend can also receive the reduced hotel room rate for several extra nights. Additionally, the hotel is only a few blocks from the Los Angeles airport and offers continuous free shuttle service to and from the hotel.

Please note that the Dark Shadows 60th Anniversary will not be streamed online. This is going to be the last big official DS event and there will not be an east coast DS Festival. We hope you can join us in Los Angeles this summer!

ADMISSION PRICES - PAYMENT VIA EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK:

2-Day Discount Rate (Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1) - $30

1-Day Ticket, Friday, July 31 (12pm - Midnight) - $20

1-Day Ticket, Saturday, August (10am-10pm) - $20

Saturday, August 1 Luncheon (12pm-3pm) with DS Stars & Exclusive DS Gift Bag - $70

Sunday, August 2 Bus Trip/Picnic Lunch At Collinwood (10am-3pm) - $30

• Note: Children under 13 are half-price, excluding Luncheon and Bus Trip.

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Host or Publisher Dark Shadows Festival - Jim Pierson