WEEKEND SCHEDULE
OFFICIAL PARTIES (21+)
Gear & Greet
Friday, August 1st | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WEEKEND PASSHOLDER EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Kick off your KDS Weekend in style. Weekend Passholders are invited to an exclusive kickoff event of cocktails, connection, and a few surprises. Cigar Deck and Pool open!
Location:
Sonesta Select Midtown Georgia Tech
1132 Techwood Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
SMUT
Friday, August 1st | 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
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.
Location:
The Heretic Atlanta
2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
L.O.A.D.
Saturday, August 2nd
9 PM–11 PM Gear Social feat. DJ RYAN WILLING
11 PM – 3 AM Main Event feat. EDDIE MARTINEZ
L.O.A.D. makes its Atlanta debut at Kink Down South Weekend, bringing you a night of bass, bodies, and no boundaries.
Location:
Atlanta Eagle
1492 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
FESTIVAL EVENTS (18+)
KDS WEEKEND FESTIVAL
Sat & Sun, August 2nd & 3rd | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The festival is here! Enjoy 2 days of celebrating what Freedom In Fetish means to you! All at a new 20k sq ft industrial location!!
- 6 rotating DJ’s
- Over a dozen performances on the main stage
- 30+ kinky vendors
- Fetish Barbers
- Bootblacks
- Masterclass sessions
- Food Trucks
- and more
Location:
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
CLASSES AND DEMOS
Sat & Sun, August 2nd & 3rd | 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 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.
Location:
Sonesta Select Midtown Georgia Tech
1132 Techwood Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
SOCIALS
Sat & Sun, August 2nd & 3rd | ALL DAY
Fuel your weekend with connection and conversation at our official KDS Weekend socials. From leather lovers to BIPOC kinksters, pups to padded players—these meetups are where community comes to life. Drop in, say hi, and meet folks who share your vibe. No pressure, just real talk and good company.
Location:
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
NEW FOR 2025!
MASTERCLASS SERIES
Expanded Masterclass Series! – Enjoy more in-depth, high-level workshops from industry-leading educators with years of experience! From panel discussions to in-depth demos! Masterclasses take place in the Education Hall at the Festival.
Location:
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE
Don’t go hungry! Stay fueled all weekend with eats from our on-site food trucks—no need to wander far. From classic festival bites to vegan fusion options, there’s something for every appetite. Grab a plate, take a break, and keep the energy going without missing a beat
Location:
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
LOCKERS ON SITE!
Secure Lockers All Weekend! 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.
Location:
Guardian Works
775 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
