# Xena and Gabrielle Are Coming to New Jersey as Salute to Xena Convention Sets 2027 Dates 2026-10-10 · Hanover Marriott · Whippany, New Jersey · Event Lucy Lawless and Renée O’Connor headline a three-day fan gathering at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, February 5–7. Lucy Lawless and Renée O’Connor headline a three-day fan gathering at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, February 5–7. --- The Warrior Princess is heading to Morris County. Creation Entertainment’s Salute to Xena convention is scheduled for February 5–7, 2027, at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, bringing Lucy Lawless and Renée O’Connor together for a weekend devoted to one of fantasy television’s most enduring partnerships. Lawless starred as Xena and O’Connor played Gabrielle in “Xena: Warrior Princess,” the action-adventure series that ran from 1995 to 2001. Three decades after the show first arrived on television, the relationship between its two central characters remains a major part of its cultural legacy, and fan conventions have helped keep that community connected. The gathering is particularly notable for New Jersey fans who might otherwise have to travel farther to attend a dedicated Xena event. Rather than a general pop-culture convention where the series is one attraction among dozens, Salute to Xena makes the show itself the occasion, with its lead performers at the center of the announced lineup. Creation Entertainment has announced the Whippany appearance of Lawless and O’Connor, along with additional guests. The organizer has not provided a complete, final guest or programming schedule on its current event landing page, so attendees should watch for updates before making plans around any specific appearance or activity. For those who followed the series during its original run, the convention offers an opportunity to revisit the distinctive combination of mythology, action, humor and friendship that made “Xena: Warrior Princess” stand out. For newer fans who encountered the show through reruns or streaming, the event offers a chance to connect with the performers and the larger fandom in person. The February dates represent a schedule change, not a newly announced October 2026 event. Creation’s posted notice identifies February 5–7, 2027 as the new convention dates. The company said existing seat assignments and previously purchased photo-op and autograph tickets would carry over for ticket holders who did not request refunds, with revised confirmations to follow. Creation’s announcement listed October 2, 2026 as the deadline to request refunds related to the date change. Since that date has passed, anyone with an existing purchase who needs assistance should contact Creation Entertainment directly rather than assume a refund remains available. The company also announced that hotel reservations for the February event opened September 10, 2026. Creation says its convention admission policy guarantees each ticket holder a seat in the main auditorium for major guest appearances, regardless of admission tier. Individual ticket categories, extras and availability should be checked on the official event page. With the convention set in Whippany, Salute to Xena gives New Jersey a dedicated celebration of a series whose influence extends well beyond its original six-season television run. For fans of Xena and Gabrielle, the weekend is a reunion with the stories, performers and community that have kept the Warrior Princess in circulation for more than 30 years. Event information Event: Salute to Xena Dates: February 5–7, 2027 (rescheduled dates) Location: Hanover Marriott Hotel, Whippany, Morris County, New Jersey Announced guests: Lucy Lawless, Renée O’Connor and additional guests Details and tickets: https://creationent.com/events/xena/ Sources and editorial verification Creation Entertainment, official Salute to Xena event announcement: https://creationent.com/events/xena/ (reviewed October 8, 2026). Creation Entertainment, official convention calendar: https://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm (2027 Whippany listing). Note: Guest appearances, activities, admission availability and event arrangements are subject to organizer updates. Do not describe the October 2 refund deadline as still open. --- ProbleMattic is written and maintained by Matthew Kulcsar, a software engineer, project manager, technologist, platform builder, emergency-services-trained helper, grandfather, and lifelong collector of broken systems, odd behaviors, and useful nonsense.