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The Sydney Leather Weekend is an annual event celebrates the leather and fetish communities, offering a variety of activities that cater to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.
Sydney Leather Weekend is one of Australia’s biggest leather and fetish community gatherings, bringing together leather, rubber, BLUF, pups, uniforms, sports gear, BDSM and kink communities for five days of social events, education, art and competition.
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The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically late July.
- Sydney Leather Weekend centres on Sydney’s LGBTQ+ districts of Darlinghurst and Newtown, with most events taking place within a short distance of Oxford Street.
- Unlike a commercial circuit festival, the emphasis is on community, education and visibility. You’ll find workshops, socials, title competitions, gear markets and relaxed meet-ups alongside the parties.
- Visiting for Sydney Leather Week? Stay in Sydney’s bustling inner-city Darlinghurst,
Leather Endures
- The opening night showcases fetish-inspired artwork, photography, sculpture and mixed media. It attracts artists, collectors and visitors from across Australia and offers a relaxed introduction to the weekend.
WAQK Social
- Hosted by Women and Queers of Kink, this evening welcomes people across the broader fetish spectrum, creating one of the most inclusive events of the weekend.
Sydney Leather Men Social
- One of Sydney’s best monthly leather gatherings. Expect BLUF members, leather men, cigar lovers, interstate visitors and plenty of opportunities to meet people before the weekend’s main events.
Meet the Contestants
- A casual evening where competitors for the Sydney Leather Titles meet the community before judging. It’s one of the easiest events for newcomers to attend.
Studio Kink Workshops
- Hands-on sessions covering leather care, gear, kink skills and education. Perfect if you’re curious about the scene or looking to learn from experienced community members.
Sydney Leather Titles
- The weekend’s headline event crowns: Sydney Mr Leather, Sydney Ms Leather, Sydney Mx Leather
- Contestants share personal stories, community work and stage presentations. Market stalls, performances and community groups add to the evening.
LEGACY
- The official Saturday night after-party runs into the early hours with DJs, dancing and visitors from across Australia’s leather and fetish communities.
The HIDE
- The Hide Party – One of Sydney’s longest-running leather and fetish socials, welcoming leather, BLUF, rubber, sports gear, pups, uniforms and denim enthusiasts.
- It has a strict fetish dress code and is known for its friendly atmosphere rather than a club-focused vibe
Sydney Fetish Scene
Sydney’s popular gaybourhoods include Darlinghurst, Newtown, Paddington, Potts Point and Surry Hills. Popular fetish, cruising bars, circuit parties and saunas include:
- The Eagle Sydney (2 Oxford St @ the Burdekin Hotel, enter Liverpool St, Darlinghurst) The Eagle is Sydney’s inclusive “pop-up” fetish bar.
- Kinsella’s (383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst) Butch guys, leather lovers and hot men descend upon this art deco bar on Fridays.
- The Oxford Hotel (134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst) is a Trendy gay bar in the heart of Darlinghurst.
- The Colombian Hotel (117/125 Oxford Street) Bustling after-hours gay bar and host of the cigar party.
- 357 – (357 Sussex St, Sydney City) Gay-owned four-level bathhouse near Chinatown.
- Sydney Sauna (38-42 Oxford St, Darlinghurst) Busy Sydney Sauna complete with porn lounges, glory holes, and other amenities
- Trade – (273 Crown St, Surry Hills) Men-only dance and cruise club on four levels with a dance floor and playrooms. Hosts popular theme nights.
- Extra Dirty – Leather and fetish dance parties in various spots around Sydney throughout the year.
Recommended Hotels in Sydney
The following hotels are all close to the city’s top attractions and just a short ride from the parties:
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Address: 36 College Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 21 Little Albion Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Address: 35-45 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Address: 16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 68 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point, NSW 2011, Australia
Address: 117-125 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 273 Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: Level 1, The Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Address: 231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 280 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 133 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 2-4 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
Address: 383 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia
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