2026-10-26
Month of Darkness 2026 - Day 26 Announcing Darkness Emergent: Chicago 2027
Darkness Emergent: Chicago 2027
Darkness Emergent: Chicago 2027
On November 11, 2027, Darkness Falls on Chicago.
By Night Studios is proud to announce Darkness Emergent: Chicago 2027, the next chapter of its premier immersive World of Darkness event series, taking place November 11–14, 2027, at the historic Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago.
Reprising his role as one of the Camarilla’s most formidable and notorious Princes is acclaimed actor and storyteller B. Dave Walters as Prince Kevin Jackson of Chicago.
For four nights, Chicago will be the backdrop for the World of Darkness as players from across the globe gather for an immersive weekend of Vampire: The Masquerade storytelling, live-action roleplay, community, and nightlife in one of the most iconic cities in the setting’s history.
The Camarilla has ruled Chicago for generations. Now, the Second Inquisition stands at its gates. In November 2027, Kindred will gather in the City of Big Shoulders as its future hangs in the balance. The choices made by attendees may very well decide the fate of Chicago.
What is Darkness Emergent? Darkness Emergent is By Night Studios’ premier immersive World of Darkness event series, bringing Vampire: The Masquerade and Mind’s Eye Theatre to life through large-scale live-action storytelling, interactive experiences, social events, special guests, and community-driven narratives.
Each Darkness Emergent event transforms its host city into a living World of Darkness, giving players the opportunity to step beyond the tabletop and become part of an evolving story shaped by their choices, alliances, ambitions, and consequences.
Designed to go beyond a traditional convention or LARP, attendees become part of an evolving shared narrative. Here they can interact with other players, professional storytellers, special guests, and characters from across the World of Darkness while experiencing the social intrigue, political maneuvering, and personal horror that define Vampire: The Masquerade.
Tickets now on sale at www.darknessemergent.com
Curious what awaits you? Visit the Darkness Emergent website now for more details and to view photos from past events. Visit YouTube to relive the magic that made Darkness Emergent: Los Angeles 2026 such a memorable event:
New additions to the By Night Studios store! Bag yourself some new apparel, including Jackets
T-shirts
"The Rite to Remain" now on YouTube!
“The Rite to Remain” is a Vampire: The Dark Ages 20th Anniversary Edition one-shot by storyteller Ramosthenomad, which, if you missed it live on twitch.tv/worldofdarkness, is now available on YouTube!
After the Fourth Crusade devastates Constantinople, mortal and immortal refugees flood the city of Thessaloniki. The vampires already residing there must keep afloat among the rising tide, and hope that no one who might threaten their hold on power slips past the gate. Can these Cainites hold onto their pieces of power, or will they be the next to fall?
Standing tall and gripping tight to their power in Thessaloniki are Theryssarave, Strange Adventures & Cynthiamarie. New to Dark Ages? This is a great chance to see it played out in this one-shot!
