Palm Springs Leather Pride 2026

Palm Springs Leather Pride 2026

Leather lovers unite in Palm Springs for a weekend of fetish parties, leather events and horny guys in the hottest gear this October. Let your Leather Pride Shine.

• Stay close to the all the parties right on Arenas Road at the Hideaway Hotel, a Superb rated hotel with mid century appointed spacious rooms and perfect pool.

The Leather Pride

• Next Edition: Thursday, October 29, 2026 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 – “Valhalla”.
• Over the past two decades, the Palm Springs leather community has welcomed the world to the desert paradise each year in the Fall.
• While temperatures are dropping elsewhere, come and enjoy the sun and warm weather in Palm Springs.
• The leather Pride is one of the city’s most popular LGBT events. It is also one of the largest, longest-running, and most successful Leather events in the country.
• The event falls the weekend before the Palm Springs Pride celebrations. Many visitors combine a trip to take in both events, so book your stay in advance.
• Our editors top picks include Santiago Resort, The Parker, and The Ace Hotel. All are close to the centre of town and offer great pools and excellent customer service.

Signature Events

• The theme for 2026 is “Valhalla” – Several parties will revolve around the theme.
• For the those that love leather, Palm Springs Leather Pride is more than just an event.
• Expect a weekend full of competitions, shows, shops, and most importantly an opportunity to give to an organisation that funds the leather/SM/fetish community.
• Our top choices include Dark Alley on Friday and Saturday at the Tool Shed, from 6pm – 1:30am. Dark Alley gets busy after 9pm; arrive early for vendors and gear.
• Don’t miss Plunge, the World-famous pool party with hot men and themed play spaces at the CCBC on Friday and Saturday.
• Saturday evening plays host to the main event, The Contest, Mr. PS Leather 2026: Battle for the sash with special guest performers. End your night with the GO DEEP – Dungeon & Play Party.
• Also on Saturday, Matt Consola & Gabe Real present the unofficial House of Leather (HOL) event, a unique Leather Dance experience at the Sonoran.
• End the weekend at Beer Bust Official Closing Party: Victory party with live entertainment and hot go-gos at The Eagle 2pm-7pm

Thursday 29th October 2026

Time	Event	Venue & Details
12:00–18:00	Registration	Hotel Zoso – Collect pre-registered packages, wristbands, merchandise and event information in the second-floor Encore Lobby.
18:00–21:00	Official Welcome Party	Hunters – Meet the 2027 class of Mr Palm Springs Leather contestants. No ticket required; donations are welcome. Cash bar.
21:00–00:30	BATE	The Catacombs at Hotel Zoso – Men’s masturbation party presented with Palm Springs Jacks. Separate ticket required; not included in weekend packages.

Friday 30th October 2026

Time	Event	Venue & Details
09:00–18:00	Registration	Hotel Zoso – Weekend registration and merchandise desk in the Encore Lobby.
12:00–13:30	Speaker Series	Hotel Zoso – Medical professionals from Eisenhower Health discuss topics for the leather and kink community. Suggested donation: $10.
12:00–17:00	Plunge 1	CCBC Resort – Clothing-optional pool party with access to the resort’s pool and themed play spaces. Clear bags only. Door entry: $60, subject to capacity.
14:00–16:00	BDSM Demo and Learning Lab	Dicks on Arenas – Hands-on sessions covering skills such as flogging and rope bondage. Suggested donation: $10.
17:00–01:00	Dark Alley Marketplace	Tool Shed – Outdoor leather marketplace with vendors, artisans, food and social areas. Door entry: $15.
18:00–21:00	Fellowship Leather Cocktail Dinner and Auction	Hotel Zoso – Cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, followed by a rooftop cigar space. Formal leather dress. Door entry: $150; included with the Odin package.
21:00–02:00	H.O.L Devil’s Night	The Sonoran – Independently ticketed Leather Pride party featuring two music rooms and a Red Room play area.

Saturday 31st October 2026

Time	Event	Venue & Details
09:00–12:00	Registration	Hotel Zoso – Final registration session in the Encore Lobby.
10:00–11:00	Poolside Yoga	Hotel Zoso – Community yoga class suitable for beginners. Bring a mat if possible. Suggested donation: $10.
12:00–13:30	Speaker Series	Hotel Zoso – Second health session presented by Eisenhower Health. Suggested donation: $10.
12:00–17:00	Plunge 2	CCBC Resort – Second clothing-optional pool party with access to the pool and play spaces. Clear bags only. Door entry: $60, subject to capacity.
14:00–16:00	Unleashed Pup and Pet Party	Chill Bar – Pup and pet play session featuring mats, toys and a ball pit. Soft knee and elbow pads are recommended. Door entry: $25.
14:00–16:00	BDSM Demo and Learning Lab	Dicks on Arenas – A second session for learning and practising kink skills with event mentors. Suggested donation: $10.
14:00–17:00	Official Cigar Social	The Eagle – Leather cigar social with bourbon and whiskey options. Door entry: $20.
18:00–21:00	Mr Palm Springs Leather 2027 Contest	Hotel Zoso – Crowning of Mr Palm Springs Leather 2027 and the first Mr Palm Springs Bootblack. Guests must be seated by 17:45. Door entry: $70.
19:00–01:00	Dark Alley Marketplace 2	Tool Shed – The outdoor leather marketplace returns for its second night. No ticket required; donations are welcome.
21:00–02:00	GO DEEP	The Catacombs at Hotel Zoso – Official dungeon and play party. Separate ticket required; not included in the main packages. Door entry: $60.

Sunday 1st November 2026

Time	Event	Venue & Details
14:00–19:00	Victory Party and Beer Bust	The Eagle – Meet the new Mr Palm Springs Leather 2027 and Palm Springs Bootblack 2027 titleholders at the official closing party. Door entry: $5.

The Host Hotel

• This year most events are held at the Hotel Zoso – the host hotel which is the new nerve centre for events. Hotel Zozo offers Modern guest rooms and suites with private balconies or patios, luxurious bedding, and pool/mountain views.
• Dining & Amenities: On-site restaurant with locally-sourced cuisine, poolside bar, outdoor pool with cabanas, hot tub, fire pits, full-service spa, and fitness center.
• Services: Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk and concierge, valet parking, and pet-friendly rooms (with advance notice).

Getting around during PS Leather Pride

• Most of the other events are spread out across downtown Arenas.
• Note, Walking beats rideshares across Arenas at peak times.
• Halloween on Arenas overlaps the opening night; so plan dinner and entry times in advance as its exceptionally busy.
• Tool Shed is in the Warm Sands district of Palm Springs, a short ride south of the Arenas Road gay nightlife strip, (roughly a 12–15-minute walk or 3–4 minutes by taxi or rideshare).
• It’s close enough for people to walk from the Arenas area after dinner or early bars, but most take a quick Uber late at night, especially after events like Dark Alley.
• Weather: Late October in Palm Springs still warm during day; night can drop – pack layers.

Popular Cruising Bars

• Hunters – Popular gay bar, especially for leather guys and men in gear for Fur Fridays. Dancing and cruising every night.
• Tool Shed – Men only bar in the heart of Palm Springs with regular theme nights and beefy bar tenders.
• CCBC Resort Hotel – Hotel/cruising club with 4 playrooms, a compound and 12-hour day passes at the Cathedral City Boys Club.

Getting Around

• Hotel Zoso, Hunters, Chill Bar and Dicks on Arenas are in or beside the downtown Arenas Road district and can be reached on foot from central hotels.
• Tool Shed is on East Sunny Dunes Road, about a 15-minute walk from Arenas Road. A short rideshare is more comfortable in full gear or late at night.
• CCBC Resort and The Eagle are in Cathedral City. Allow time for a rideshare in each direction and do not plan to walk from downtown Palm Springs.

Recommended Palm Springs Hotels

• Andreas Hotel and Spa – adults-only downtown hotel close to Arenas Road.
• Hilton Palm Springs – large resort-style hotel with a pool, close to downtown events.
• Casa Cody – historic downtown retreat with gardens and two pools.
• CCBC Resort Hotel – men-only, clothing-optional resort hosting both Plunge parties.

For more, visit out insider’s gay guide to Palm Springs.