Kink Down South Weekend returns in...
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Inspired by legendary events like Folsom Street Fair, Off Sunset Festival, and Darklands, Kink Down South Weekend is the South’s only large-scale outdoor kink festival, bringing together fetish enthusiasts for a weekend of liberation, exploration, and community.
Kink Down South Weekend is more than an event—it’s a declaration of resilience, visibility, and unapologetic joy.
This is where we elevate our community, turning our heroes into legends and our culture into a movement. This is where we reclaim our space, not just to exist—but to thrive, to play, and to own our freedom.
Freedom in Fetish isn’t just a theme
—it’s our mission.
New! Festival Lockers
Need a safe place to stash your gear, change into your look, or charge your phone? Reserve a locker and enjoy secure, unlimited access all day during festival hours.
Locker Rates:
• $10 – 1-Day Rental
• $15 – 2-Day Rental
Want to keep your phone juiced all weekend? Mobile charging packs are available for an additional $15, with a $5 refund when the battery is returned. Swap it for a fresh one anytime at the locker table.
2-Day rentals allow you to leave your items overnight. 1-Day rentals must be cleared when the venue closes each night and are subject to availability.
Travel light. Stay powered. Keep it locked.
VIEW THE OFFICIAL KDS WEEKEND MAP
2025 Classes Line Up
2025 Socials Line Up
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 industry-leading educators to elevate your experience.
- 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!
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday 8/1
VIP & PASSHOLDER RECEPTION - WEEKEND PASSHOLDERS OnLY
SONESTA SELECT ATLANTA MIDTOWN
Address: 1132 Techwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30318
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off your KDS Weekend in style. Weekend Passholders are invited to an exclusive evening of cocktails, connection, and a few surprises.
Join us Friday from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Sonesta Midtown to enjoy:
🍸 A complimentary welcome cocktail
🎁 A curated VIP gift bag
🎟️ Early pass pickup to skip the lines and dive into the weekend
💨 And yes—cigars are absolutely welcome
SMUT – The Official KDS Weekend Kickoff
HERETIC
Address: 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Time: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
🎧 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.
🎧 Headliner: DJ Mike Bradley (Atlanta)
One of Atlanta’s finest is bringing the heat with a set of hypnotic house and late-night beats made for movement and mischief.
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.
Saturday 8/2
CLASSES/DEMOS
SONESTA SELECT ATLANTA MIDTOWN
Address: 1132 Techwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30318
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Start your days with hands-on learning, skill-building, and community connection—just steps from your room. Our daytime classes at the Host Hotel offer everything from beginner basics to intimate workshops in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Whether you’re exploring a new kink or deepening your practice, this is your space to learn, ask questions, and grow alongside others.
KDS WEEKEND FESTIVAL
GUARDIAN WORKS – LOCATED JUST 10 MINUTES FROM THE HOST HOTEL ON THE WEST SIDE OF MIDTOWN
This is where KDS Weekend comes alive.
Explore our massive 20,000 sq. ft. festival space filled with Masterclasses, kink-forward vendors, live performances, DJ sets, socials, and more. Whether you’re here to learn, shop, cruise, or connect, the main festival is your playground for pleasure, exploration, and community. Come curious—leave electrified.
L.O.A.D. | Lights Off And Dance
ATLANTA EAGLE
Address: 1492 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Gear Social/Opening Set: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Main Event: 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM
🎧 Gear Social/Opener with DJ Ryan Willing (Atlanta)
Ease into the night downstairs with smooth, seductive rhythms made for gear, cigars, and connection. 8 PM – 11 PM.
🎧 Main Event Headliner: Eddie Martinez (NYC)
An international force in the circuit and fetish scene, Eddie Martinez delivers dark, driving beats that push the night into overdrive. 11 PM – 3 AM.
Smoke. Sweat. Bass in your bones.
The lights go down. The volume goes up. And everything else fades away.
All bodies, all genders, all expressions welcome.
SUNDAY 8/3
CLASSES/DEMOS
SONESTA SELECT ATLANTA MIDTOWN
Address: 1132 Techwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30318
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Start your days with hands-on learning, skill-building, and community connection—just steps from your room. Our daytime classes at the Host Hotel offer everything from beginner basics to intimate workshops in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Whether you’re exploring a new kink or deepening your practice, this is your space to learn, ask questions, and grow alongside others.
KDS WEEKEND FESTIVAL
GUARDIAN WORKS – LOCATED JUST 10 MINUTES FROM THE HOST HOTEL ON THE WEST SIDE OF MIDTOWN
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is where KDS Weekend comes alive.
Explore our massive 20,000 sq. ft. festival space filled with Masterclasses, kink-forward vendors, live performances, DJ sets, socials, and more. Whether you’re here to learn, shop, cruise, or connect, the main festival is your playground for pleasure, exploration, and community. Come curious—leave electrified.
2025 SPONSORS
Weekend Host
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Wristband Sponsor
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