Overview
- D23 announced the return of its fan-favorite Black Flame Ball on Monday, June 22, confirming Doug Jones as a special guest and setting the event for Sept. 25, 2026 at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem.
- Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET on the D23 site with Gold Member tickets listed at $259 and General Member tickets at $299 plus a processing fee.
- Daytime programming includes registration at the Hawthorne Hotel and guided walking tours of Hocus Pocus filming locations led by Black Cat Tours, with scheduled tour times provided to ticket holders by email.
- The evening Black Flame Ball opens at 8:00 p.m., encourages costumes, and will feature a live band, appearances by the Sanderson Sisters, food, an open bar for guests 21+ and limited‑release commemorative merchandise.
- The event ties into Salem’s 400th‑anniversary celebrations and pairs a free public outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on Sept. 24 with immersive, ticketed fan experiences designed to boost local tourism and celebrate the film’s ties to the city.