The Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend 2026, a major annual LGBTQ+ leather and fetish community event held in Washington DC, is scheduled for January 15–19, 2026.
Key Event Details
Host Venue: The primary festivities center at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
Main Activities
Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest: The centerpiece competition where a titleholder is chosen.
Leather Cocktails: A historic, formal social event held on Saturday evening.
Exhibit Hall: A bustling marketplace featuring leather goods, fetish gear, and adult toys from various vendors. Hours: Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday,11am-5pm.
Parties: High-energy circuit and fetish parties including "LUST" (kick-off), "KINK: Double Trouble" (main event), and "Horse Meat Disco" (official closing).
Schedule of Events
For official information and tickets, visit the official Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend website.
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Date |
Event |
Time/Location |
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Thursday, Jan 15 |
LUST: Official MAL Kick-Off |
10:00 PM – 3:00 AM at District Eagle |
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Friday, Jan 16 |
UNCUT XXL x MACHO |
10:00 PM – 4:00 AM at Berhta |
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Saturday, Jan 17 |
Leather Cocktails |
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Hyatt Ballroom |
|
Saturday, Jan 17 |
KINK Double Trouble: Main Event |
10:00 PM – 4:00 AM at Berhta |
|
Sunday, Jan 18 |
Mr. MAL 2026 Contest |
1:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
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Sunday, Jan 18 |
Horse Meat Disco: Official Closing |
10:00 PM – 4:00 AM at A.I. Warehouse |
Venues
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC 20001
District Eagle
1357A U Street NW, Washington DC 20009
Berhta
1237 W Street NE, Washington DC 20018
A.I. Warehouse
530 Penn St NE, Washington DC 20002