KINETIC Presents KINK: Official MAL Weekend 2026 Events
2026-01-15 21:59 - 2026-01-19 04:00 (America/New_York) | 4 DC Venues, Washington, DC
⛓️Ready to explore KINK? ⛓️
The only four OFFICIAL Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend main events—produced by LGBTQ+ creators, built for uninhibited pleasure.
This year, we’re pushing boundaries with new venues and dedicated PLAY ZONES—dark, sweaty, and unapologetically designed to unleash your kinks and fuel your cravings.

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 – OFFICIAL MAL Closing Party Announcement Soon (10PM–4AM)
Venue: TBA
21+ Entry

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. Please Note: All MAL “Full Weekend Package” pass holders have access to the Sunday Closing Party.

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.

UNCUT XXL x MACHO: OFFICIAL MAL Friday Event
2026-01-16 22:00 - 2026-01-17 04:00 | Berhta, 1237 W Street NE, Washington, DC, United States
For the first time, KINETIC Presents is joining forces with WE Party to bring MACHO to Washington, DC!
This Official MAL Friday Event delivers two stages and two genres on one massive ticket—all inside Berhta.
On the UNCUT XXL stage, experience the legendary power of international Brazilian circuit superstars Erik Vilar and Anne Louise, bringing their signature high-energy sound to MAL weekend.
On the MACHO stage, Madrid’s own Charly is joined by Chicago’s tech-house force, Karsten Sollors, for a dark, driving blend of techno and tech house.
And it wouldn’t be UNCUT without the XL Play Zone, a massive, immersive space exclusive to this event.
Two stages. Two genres. One unforgettable MAL Friday night at Berhta.
**PLEASE NOTE** Every partygoer will have access to a brand-new locker system provided by Berhta for clothes check available for purchase. 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
VIP includes express entry and exclusive access to VIP mezzanine areas and VIP bar.
21+ ENTRY
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. Re-entry is not permitted, and all exits are final. KINETIC Presents is not responsible for any issues that may arise with lost wristbands, third-party ticket resellers, or ticket transfers.

KINK Double Trouble: Official MAL Main Event
2026-01-17 22:00 - 2026-01-18 04:00 | Berhta, 1237 W Street NE, Washington, DC, United States
KINETIC Presents is about to take KINK to a whole new level. This year’s OFFICIAL MAL Main Event, KINK returns with a brand-new Double Trouble edition, taking over BERHTA for a dual-room experience exploring two distinct sides of the underground.
Choose your vice across two massive stages:
The Circuit / Tribal Stage: Prepare for high-energy beats and driving rhythms. We are bringing you a legendary B2B set featuring Nina Flowers and Alex Acosta. Expect peak-hour anthems that will keep the dance floor moving all night long.
The Tech House Stage: Dive into the deep, dirty, and soulful sounds of the underground with The Carry Nation and Rose.
**PLEASE NOTE** Every partygoer will have access to a brand-new locker system provided by Berhta for clothes check available for purchase. 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
Whether you’re here for the leather, the muscle, or the music, this is the Official MAL Event you cannot miss. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for a massive Surprise Performance announcement coming soon!
VIP includes express entry and exclusive access to VIP mezzanine areas and VIP bar
21+ ENTRY
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. Re-entry is not permitted, and all exits are final. KINETIC Presents is not responsible for any issues that may arise with lost wristbands, third-party ticket resellers, or ticket transfers.
