DarknessCon: Denver

It is with extremely heavy heart I have to post this. Tonight the world will lost one of the most creative people I've ever had the privilege of knowing and working with. Tanglwyst de Holloway (Tonya Adolfson) passed away this evening after an ongoing battle with cancer. She was one of the first people I met in the convention industry and has been family to me for 20+ years. She's one of the founders of the organization that became DarknessCon and put in countless hours of her life to make the event what it is today. It truly will never be the same without her but I'm grateful for every minute I got to spend with her over the years.

Rest in peace Tangl

- Your "Sweet Penguin", Mike

As DarknessCon: Denver comes to a close and the echoes of an unforgettable weekend fade away, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of the 709 paid attendees, as well as the countless community ticket holders who joined us for this incredible event.

We are thrilled to share that the Nosferatu Vampire Ball was a resounding success, completely selling out! A huge thank you to the phenomenal performers who made the evening truly unforgettable and brought an electrifying energy that captivated everyone.

A special shoutout also goes to our panelists, special guests, vendors, artists, volunteers, and dedicated staff—your hard work and passion brought The Scare Before Christmas to life in ways we’ll never forget.

Keep your eyes peeled for announcements about next year’s dates, theme, and exciting updates. Until then, we wish you all a joyful holiday season. See you in the Darkness soon!

We've left the shadows... Thanks to all those who attended the Vampire Ball. It was a smashing success.

While we dance the night aways in the shadows at NOSFERATU's Vampire Ball , Sh***ri 101 will begin at 10pm in Panel Room 2 and Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening @ DarknessCon: Denver will begin at 11pm in Panel Room 1.

As we succumb to the shadows at NOSFERATU's Vampire Ball, Mark Donovan hosts his Shaun of the Dead Q&A in Panel Room 1, the Pup Mosh begins in Panel Room 2 and Holiday Horror Paint & Sip (Intermediate Level) begins in Panel room 3

As we prepare for NOSFERATU's Vampire Ball, Exploring the Supernatural will begin in Panel Room 1.

Coming up at 6:00pm, Terrifying with Author Celina Thompson will begin in the Main Events Room, Cosplay, Makeup & Performance Arts? …Oh mai! with irishimo will begin in Panel Room 1, the Vampire Meetup will begin in Panel 2 and FRANKENSTUFFIES @ DarknessCon: Denver will begin in Panel Room 3.

Coming up at 5:00pm, Making 101 with Kristin Killtastic will begin in Panel Room 1.

Some photos from Sam Marcus featuring , Denver Hearse Club and more!

Some shots from our friends over at

Coming up at 4:00pm, Colorado Urban Legends will bein in the Main Events Room, Shot on Video Erotic Horror will begin in Panel Room 1 and Out of Kit Wounds FX will begin in Panel Room 3.

Coming up at 3pm, Cosplay Armor Making with Sam Marcus will begin in Panel Room 1.

Coming up at 2pm, In Search of Demons with Richard Estep will begin in Panel 1 and Holiday Horror Paint & Sip (Beginner Level) will begin in Panel 3.

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call Ghostbusters? Well, you don’t have to call them. You can come see them. There hear at darknesscon Denver.

Coming up at 1:00pm, the Film Festival Continues and Aliens at Our Windows will begin in Panel 1.

FRANKENSTUFFIES @ DarknessCon: Denver is in full swing at DarknessCon: Denver the SCARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS . Check out the upcoming sessions at 6pm today and 12pm and 3pm tomorrow.

Hello Darkness Fans,

The Film Festival continues and A Haunted Mind: Mental Health and the Paranormal is about to start at 12:00pm in Panel 1, The Darkness Lounge opens in Panel 2 and FRANKENSTUFFIES will begin in Panel 3.

Evil multiplies at DarknessCon