**PASSES SOLD OUT – INDIV. TIX AVAIL.** KINETIC Presents KINK: Official MAL Weekend 2026 Events
Jan 15 At 9:59 pm - Jan 19 At 4:00 am
⛓️Ready to explore KINK? ⛓️
The only four OFFICIAL Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend main events—produced by LGBTQ+ creators, built for uninhibited pleasure.
Thursday, Jan. 15th, 2026 – LUST: Official MAL Kick-OFF(10PM–3AM)
Venue: District Eagle 1357A U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
KINETIC Presents brings you LUST—the Official MAL Kick-off Event as part of the District Eagle Grand Re-Opening. Celebrate the venue’s expansion with a two-level, two-sound experience: Tech House on Level 2 with NYC’s DJ Mitch Ferrino, and Circuit on Level 1 with LA’s Jay Garcia. Expect special performances from Serg Shepard, Arrow, Chase, and Masterpiece. Don’t miss the official start to MAL Weekend—see you at LUST. 21+ Entry
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Friday, Jan. 16th, 2026 – UNCUT XXL x MACHO Official MAL Friday Event (10PM–4AM)
Venue: Berhta 1237 W Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
For the first time, KINETIC Presents teams up with WE Party to bring MACHO to Washington, DC for the Official MAL Friday Event. Taking over BERHTA, your ticket gets you two stages and two genres in one massive night. The UNCUT XXL stage features Brazilian circuit superstars Erik Vilar and Anne Louise, with an opening set from TANNR. The MACHO stage brings a dark, driving techno + tech-house blend from Madrid’s Charly alongside Chicago’s Karsten Sollors. Plus, explore the XL Play Zone—an immersive space exclusive to this event. 21+ Entry
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Saturday, Jan. 17th 2026 – KINK Double Trouble: Official MAL Main Event (10PM–4AM)
Venue: Berhta 1237 W Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018
KINETIC Presents turns KINK up with a brand-new “Double Trouble” edition—this year’s Official MAL Main Event—taking over BERHTA for a two-room underground takeover. Choose your vice across two massive stages: the Circuit/Tribal stage with high-energy, driving peak-hour anthems, featuring a legendary Nina Flowers B2B Alex Acosta, and a Tech House stage delivering deep, dirty, soulful grooves from The Carry Nation and Rose. Whether you’re here for the leather, the muscle, or the music, this is the Official MAL event you can’t miss. Plus, a massive surprise performance announcement is coming soon. 21+ Entry
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Sunday, Jan. 18th 2026 – Community Partner Event Presented By Masc Diva: Horse Meat Disco: OFFICIAL MAL Closing (10PM–4AM)
Venue: A.I. Warehouse 530 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Close out MAL Weekend in style as Horse Meat Disco returns to Washington, DC for the official MAL Closing Party at A.I. Warehouse. From the team that brought Horse Meat Disco World Pride to A.I. Warehouse, Masc Diva is back to take it over once again for one final blowout. Expect a high-energy night built for the dancefloor with music from Horse Meat Disco and Coach Chris. Every ticket includes complimentary clothes check, provided by Masc Diva staff. 21+ Entry
Please Note: As part of the community giving back, All MAL “Full Weekend Package” pass holders *and* KINETIC Presents KINK weekend pass holders have access to the Horse Meat Disco Sunday Closing Party.
For Friday and Saturday night’s events, every partygoer will have access to a brand-new locker system provided by Berhta for clothes check. Lockers should be pre-purchased through Berhta’s online system at the following links:
Medium lockers: https://berhta.elockers.shop/groundmedium/lockers
Large lockers: https://berhta.elockers.shop/groundlarge/lockers
For additional information about MAL Weekend including hotels, day passes, and other events, please see their official website at www.leatherweekend.com.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL: We do not offer refunds, returns or exchanges. Each QR code will be exchanged for a wristband, and once redeemed, the ticket is considered claimed and non-transferable. Entry closes 1 hour prior to event end times. For GA and VIP passholders exclusively, re-entry is permitted. For individual ticketholders, re-entry is not permitted and all exits are final. KINETIC Presents is not responsible for any issues that may arise with lost wristbands, 3rd party ticket resellers, or ticket transfers.
