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Friday, May 29
 

1:00pm EDT

Vendor Room
Friday May 29, 2026 1:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom

Friday May 29, 2026 1:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Majestic Ballroom
  Vendors

1:00pm EDT

Tattoo Festival
Friday May 29, 2026 1:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Orange Ballroom

Friday May 29, 2026 1:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Orange Ballroom
  Tattoo Festival

4:00pm EDT

Photo Ops
Friday May 29, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Diamond Ballroom
Find the photo op schedule here: https://celebphotoops.com/event/2026-spooky-empire-may-photo-ops
Friday May 29, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Diamond Ballroom

5:00pm EDT

Q&A with Stephen Dorff
Friday May 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Harbor Ballroom

Speakers
SD
Friday May 29, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Harbor Ballroom
  Q&As & Panels

5:00pm EDT

Autograph Room
Friday May 29, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom

Speakers
JR
WD
MH
CG
RE
BD
FD
DM
AW
JW
TK
BT
TN
avatar for Brooke Bundy
LJ
CD
CE
AV
AC
CC
TC
avatar for Jonathan Breck
BP
LW
AC
MK
BC
CC
TP
KG
avatar for Ashley Brooke
EC
WF
SD
Friday May 29, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Royal Ballroom
  Autographs

6:00pm EDT

Q&A with Craig David Dowsett
Friday May 29, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Harbor Ballroom

Speakers
CD
Friday May 29, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Harbor Ballroom
  Q&As & Panels

6:00pm EDT

Movie Room: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Friday May 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nautilus Ballroom

Friday May 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Nautilus Ballroom
  Special Event, Movie Room

7:00pm EDT

Q&A with Tony Cecere
Friday May 29, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Harbor Ballroom

Speakers
TC
Friday May 29, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Harbor Ballroom
  Q&As & Panels

8:00pm EDT

Live Performance: Astrocreeps
Friday May 29, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Palms Promenade (Outdoors)

Artists & Sponsors
A
Friday May 29, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Palms Promenade (Outdoors)
  Special Event, Live Performance

8:00pm EDT

The Demontrix: Film Screening hosted by Aurelio Voltaire
Friday May 29, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Nautilus Ballroom
Catch the film and a Q&A by writer, director and star AURELIO VOLTAIRE!The Demonatrix! was written and directed by Aurelio Voltaire and Jeff Ferrell. Starring Hannah Fierman (VHS/Siren) and Aurelio Voltaire (The Velocipastor/ Nosferatu), with Doug Bradley (Hellraiser), Larry Fessenden (Killers of the Flower Moon/ Jacob's Wife), Nivek Ogre (Repo- The Genetic Opera) and Jeff Ferrell (Ghostlight). "A...
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Speakers
AV

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Nautilus Ballroom
  Special Event

9:30pm EDT

Live Performance: Just Priest
Friday May 29, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Palms Promenade (Outdoors)

Artists & Sponsors
JP
Friday May 29, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Palms Promenade (Outdoors)
  Special Event, Live Performance

10:00pm EDT

Tattoo of the Day Awards
Friday May 29, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Orange Ballroom
  • Tattoo of the Day Color  1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Tattoo of the Day Black/Grey  1st, 2nd, 3rd


    • Friday May 29, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
      Tattoo Festival
     
    Saturday, May 30
     

    10:00am EDT

    Movie Room: Poltergeist
    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom
      Special Event, Movie Room

    11:00am EDT

    Costume Contest Registration
    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom
    Registration located at the VAMP FX booth in the Majestic Ballroom
    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom
      Special Event

    11:00am EDT

    Autograph Room
    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
    Royal Ballroom

    Speakers
    avatar for Jonathan Breck
    avatar for Ashley Brooke
    avatar for Brooke Bundy
    AC
    CC
    TC
    CC
    AC
    EC
    WD
    SD
    BD
    FD
    CD
    RE
    WF
    CG
    KG
    avatar for GWAR
    MH
    BC
    LJ
    MK
    TK
    DM
    CE
    TN
    TP
    BP
    JR
    BT
    AV
    LW
    JW
    AW
    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
    Royal Ballroom
      Autographs

    11:00am EDT

    Vendor Room
    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom
      Vendors

    11:00am EDT

    Tattoo Festival
    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
      Tattoo Festival

    12:00pm EDT

    Photo Ops
    Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
    Diamond Ballroom
    Find the photo op schedule here: https://celebphotoops.com/event/2026-spooky-empire-may-photo-ops
    Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
    Diamond Ballroom

    1:00pm EDT

    Q&A With CJ Graham
    Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    CG
    Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    1:00pm EDT

    Movie Room: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
    Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom
      Special Event, Movie Room

    2:00pm EDT

    Child's Play Cast Panel
    Saturday May 30, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    avatar for Ashley Brooke
    BD
    FD
    DM
    CE
    AV
    Saturday May 30, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    3:00pm EDT

    The Ladies of Elm Street
    Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    JR
    AW
    JW
    TK
    BT
    TN
    avatar for Brooke Bundy
    LW
    Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    3:00pm EDT

    Movie Room: Child's Play
    Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom
      Special Event, Movie Room

    4:00pm EDT

    Welcome to Derry: Cast Panel
    Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    SR
    AC
    MK
    BC
    CC
    TP
    KG
    EC
    Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    5:00pm EDT

    Q&A with Leigh Jones
    Saturday May 30, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    LJ
    Saturday May 30, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    5:00pm EDT

    Tattoo Awards: Categories
    Saturday May 30, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
    • Small Color  1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Medium Color 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Large Color 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Small Black and Grey  1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Medium Black and Grey 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Large Black and Grey 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Best Traditional 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Best Realism Tattoo 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Best Horror Tattoo  1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Best Hybrid 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Best Arm Sleeve 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    • Best Leg Sleeve 1st, 2nd, 3rd
    Saturday May 30, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
      Tattoo Festival

    6:00pm EDT

    Mass Wedding Vow Renewal with BORAH!
    Saturday May 30, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
    Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and eternal lovers! Get ready for Spooky Empire’s first-ever Mass Wedding Vow Renewal officiated by your favorite green witch from Salem, BORAH! Join us on stage on Saturday, May 30th at 6pm, for a 15-minute ceremony to renew your unholy vows. Come dressed in your finest rotten wedding attire or your favorite costume, and feel free to carry a bouquet of dead...
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    Speakers
    avatar for BORAH!
    Saturday May 30, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Special Event

    6:00pm EDT

    Movie Room: Jeepers Creepers
    Saturday May 30, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom
      Special Event, Movie Room

    8:00pm EDT

    Live Performance: Bloody Jug Band
    Saturday May 30, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)

    Artists & Sponsors
    BJ
    Saturday May 30, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)
      Special Event, Live Performance

    9:30pm EDT

    Live Performance: TV Generation
    Saturday May 30, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)

    Artists & Sponsors
    TG
    Saturday May 30, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)
      Special Event, Live Performance

    10:00pm EDT

    Tattoo of the Day Awards
    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
  • Tattoo of the Day Color  1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Tattoo of the Day Black/Grey  1st, 2nd, 3rd


    • Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
      Tattoo Festival

    10:00pm EDT

    Movie Room: IT (2017)
    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom

    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom
      Special Event, Movie Room

    10:30pm EDT

    Live Performance: MRSA
    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)

    Artists & Sponsors
    M
    Saturday May 30, 2026 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)
      Special Event, Live Performance
     
    Sunday, May 31
     

    11:00am EDT

    Costume Contest Registration
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom
    Registration located at the VAMP FX booth in the Majestic Ballroom
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom
      Special Event

    11:00am EDT

    Photo Ops
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
    Diamond Ballroom
    Find the photo op schedule here: https://celebphotoops.com/event/2026-spooky-empire-may-photo-ops
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
    Diamond Ballroom

    11:00am EDT

    Autograph Room
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Royal Ballroom

    Speakers
    avatar for Jonathan Breck
    avatar for Ashley Brooke
    avatar for Brooke Bundy
    AC
    CC
    TC
    CC
    AC
    EC
    WD
    SD
    BD
    FD
    CD
    RE
    WF
    CG
    KG
    avatar for GWAR
    MH
    BC
    LJ
    MK
    TK
    DM
    CE
    TN
    TP
    BP
    JR
    BT
    AV
    LW
    JW
    AW
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Royal Ballroom
      Autographs

    11:00am EDT

    Tattoo Festival
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom

    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
      Tattoo Festival

    11:00am EDT

    Vendor Room
    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom

    Sunday May 31, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
    Majestic Ballroom
      Vendors

    12:00pm EDT

    Costume Contest Pre-Judging
    Sunday May 31, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
    This mandatory Pre-Judging Session is for entrants who have handmade their costumes and wish to compete in the Craftsmanship Category of the Costume Contest. Entrants in the Exhibition Category do not need to attend this session. You will have up to three minutes to describe how your costume was made in addition to showing the judges reference pictures and progress pictures of your costume.
    Sunday May 31, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Special Event

    12:00pm EDT

    Movie Room: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
    Sunday May 31, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom

    Sunday May 31, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Nautilus Ballroom
      Special Event, Movie Room

    1:00pm EDT

    Q&A with Warwick Davis
    Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    WD
    Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    1:00pm EDT

    Live Performance: The RIP
    Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)

    Artists & Sponsors
    TR
    Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
    Palms Promenade (Outdoors)
      Special Event, Live Performance

    2:00pm EDT

    Q&A with GWAR!
    Sunday May 31, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    avatar for GWAR
    Sunday May 31, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    3:00pm EDT

    Q&A with Jonathan Breck
    Sunday May 31, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom

    Speakers
    avatar for Jonathan Breck
    Sunday May 31, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Q&As & Panels

    4:00pm EDT

    Costume Contest
    Sunday May 31, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
    COSTUME CONTEST AWARDS
    Best in Show: $500 + A Custom Wrestling Belt
    Best Craftmanship: $250
    Best Exhibition: $150
    Best Look-Alike: $150
    Plus 3 Judges Awards: Honorable Mentions awarded by the Judges.

    Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners: Mortem Manor, V.A.M.P, and MohawkCrew
    Artists & Sponsors
    avatar for MohawkCrew
    avatar for Mortem Manor
    avatar for VAMP: Vocational Academy of Makeup & Prosthetics
    Sunday May 31, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
    Harbor Ballroom
      Special Event

    5:00pm EDT

    Tattoo of the Day Awards
    Sunday May 31, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
  • Tattoo of the Day Color  1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Tattoo of the Day Black/Grey  1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Best in Show
  • Best Decorated Booth

    • Sunday May 31, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
    Orange Ballroom
      Tattoo Festival
     

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