TICKETS AND PASSES
WHAT’S NEW FOR 2025?
NEW VENUE, BIGGER EXPERIENCE! – We’re moving to a massive 20,000 sq. ft. industrial space in Midtown, giving you more room to explore, connect, and play!
Classes & Demos at the Host Hotel! – Learn, engage, and experience kink education in a dedicated space tailored for discovery and skill-building.
Expanded Masterclass Schedule! – More in-depth, high-level workshops from highly experienced educators to elevate your skill sets.
More Socials & Meetups! – Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned player, we’re bringing you more ways to mix, mingle, and make connections.
And so much more! – Expect new surprises, bigger activations, and unforgettable moments at the South’s most electrifying kink festival!
NEW FLAT RATE STRUCTURE
We’re excited to announce that we are moving to a flat-rate pricing system. The price you see is exactly what you pay—no more hidden fees, taxes, or credit card processing charges at checkout!
TICKETING OPTIONS
All Access Weekend Pass (21+ only)
Early Bird Pass
- Best price for access to all official KDS events!
- Entry to all Kink Down South Weekend events. All Access Weekend Pass attendees do not need to purchase individual event tickets
- Invite to the official Opening Party
- Entry to all evening parties
- Entry to daytime festival grounds all weekend
- Access to Demo Suites at Host Hotel
- Access to all classes, demos and masterclasses
- Expedited Entry
- VIP Gift Bag
$100 - SOLD OUT
Tier 1
- Entry to all Kink Down South Weekend events. All Access Weekend Pass attendees do not need to purchase individual event tickets
- Invite to the official Opening Party
- Entry to all evening parties
- Entry to daytime festival grounds all weekend
- Access to Demo Suites at Host Hotel
- Access to all classes, demos and masterclasses
- Expedited Entry
- VIP Gift Bag
$125 - SOLD OUT
Final Tier + Door Pricing
- Entry to all Kink Down South Weekend events. All Access Weekend Pass attendees do not need to purchase individual event tickets
- Invite to the official Opening Party
- Entry to all evening parties
- Entry to daytime festival grounds all weekend
- Access to Demo Suites at Host Hotel
- Access to all classes, demos and masterclasses
- Expedited Entry
- VIP Gift Bag
$150
INDIVIDUAL TICKET OPTIONS
Festival Day Pass
One-Day OR Two-Day Passes
Benefits
- Access to all Kink Classes, Demos, and Masterclasses
- Access to festival with vendors, live entertainment, gear sale and more!
This ticket is ONLY for access to the Classes, Demos, Masterclass and Festival. This ticket is available to those 18 years old and up. IDs are checked at registration.
HOURS:
Saturday August 2nd, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday August 3rd, 12:00 PM -8:00 PM.
SMUT Party @ Heretic (FRIDAY)
SMUT – The Official KDS Weekend Kickoff
Powered by Kink Down South
We’re starting KDS Weekend the only way we know how—deep house, dark corners, and unapologetic energy.
Welcome to SMUT: the official kickoff party where desire meets the dancefloor and the night gets progressively filthier.
🎧 Opening Set by DJ Cosmonique (Austin)
Start your night with high-gloss grooves and spacey seduction from one of Austin’s most captivating DJ’s. 10 PM – 12 AM.
🎧 Featuring: DJ Mike Bradley
One of Atlanta’s finest is bringing the heat with a set of hypnotic house and late-night beats made for movement and mischief. 12PM – 3AM.
🖤 Dark. Sexy. Full of SMUT.
The backroom is open. The lights are low. And what happens here… stays deep underground.
Gear it up. Strip it down. This is where the weekend begins.
All bodies, all genders, all expressions welcome.
This event is included with your KDS Weekend Pass or available as a standalone ticket.
L.O.A.D. | Lights Off And Dance
@ Atlanta Eagle (SATURDAY)
Kink Down South x Organized Grime Present: L.O.A.D. | Lights Off And Dance @ Atlanta Eagle
We’re turning down the lights and turning up the energy. L.O.A.D. makes its Atlanta debut at Kink Down South Weekend, bringing you a night of bass, bodies, and no boundaries.
Start your night downstairs at the Gear Social, 8PM–11PM featuring: DJ Ryan Willing. Grab a drink, connect, and flex your fit. Cigar Service on the deck.
Then move upstairs and let the room go dark for the Main Event – 11PM – 3AM with international headliner Eddie Martinez delivering deep, driving beats all night long.
Smoke. Sound. Sweat. Lights off. Just you and the music. Come as you are—or as little as you want.
All bodies, all genders, all expressions welcome.
This event is included with your KDS Weekend Pass or available as a standalone ticket.
Jay "Mother" Malloy
Equity Scholarship
We believe everyone deserves access to kink education and community gatherings.
The Jay “Mother” Malloy Equity Scholarship exists to provide access to the event for those who would otherwise be unable to attend without financial support.
Limited scholarships are available and submissions are not guarantees of acceptance. Applicants will be notified on 7/1 of award status
Applicants can apply for either:
- Weekend DAY Pass (Sat & Sun – Festival and Classes) – 18+
- Full Weekend Pass (Fri & Sat Parties + Sat & Sun – Street Fair and Classes) – 21+
Recipients will receive:
- 1 Weekend Pass OR Two-Day Festival Day Pass
- 1 KDS Weekend T-Shirt
- 1 KDS Weekend Pin
- Complimentary Clothes Check
Recipients must agree to:
- Check-in with either a KDS Producer, Board of Advisors member, or Volunteer Lead each day of the Street Fair (Sat & Sun)
- Attendance at parties is optional
- Attend at least 2 (two) classes each day
- Provide a written or video reflection on their KDS Weekend Experience within 2 weeks of the event (or make arrangements for a recording at a later date)
