Beyond Darklands

General information

Beyond Darklands celebrates the vibrant world of fetish culture, inviting visitors to embrace their sexual identity and discover a safe and respectful appreciation for diverse fetishes.

Life’s better in your favorite fetish gear

From leather and rubber to army, skinhead, pups and beyond, the event brings together clubs, crews and communities representing every corner of the gay fetish scene.

What we create together is more than a festival. It’s a powerful expression of brotherhood, diversity and unapologetic self-expression.

Come as you are. Leave more connected than ever.

Our mission

A fulfilling sex life can boost your overall happiness—and that matters. Beyond Darklands creates a space to meet others, explore new kinks, learn safe practices and grow into your sexual identity with confidence and pride.

The Beyond Darklands goals

The annual once-in-a-lifetime

Before you buy your ticket, take a moment to understand what you’re really stepping into. Beyond Darklands isn’t just another event, it’s an experience unlike anything else. It’s dedicated, unforgettable and deeply personal.

Experience unity

Beyond Darklands isn’t a party. It isn’t a show. It isn’t a darkroom, a bar or a vendor market.

It’s all of that, and more. A full-spectrum experience created for anyone who wants to be part of our fetish family.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy hookup, this probably isn’t your scene.

Beyond Darklands is a celebration of fetish freedom, a place to write a new chapter in both the history of kink and your own personal journey. It truly is an annual once-in-a-lifetime.

A family of love & respect

We’re not just a community. We’re a family. A home for people from every corner of the fetish world to come together and celebrate freedom, friendship and shared passion.

At Beyond Darklands, you’ll meet folks from tribes you know and many you’ve never encountered. We build bridges, create space to learn and grow and above all, we respect one another. If you walk into our home, we expect you to do the same.

Community is golden

Beyond Darklands is a gay fetish community festival. When you purchase a ticket, you’re not just buying an experience, you’re investing in the future of our scene.

Since day one, Beyond Darklands has supported fetish clubs, brands, events and titleholder contests. We provide clubs and organizations with free booth space in the Community Zone, because we care.

We back countless titleholder elections with prize packages, because representation matters. We offer our stages, tech, crew and passion to those who keep this community thriving.

Mr Fetish World 2025 holding flowers on stage during Darklands 2025.

Mr Leather Belgium 2025 on the Main Stage.

Contestants of Mr Fetish World 2025 on stage during Darklands.

Contestants for European Puppy & Handler 2025 during Darklands.

You

By joining Beyond Darklands, you’re making a real difference. You’re supporting the people and organizations that keep this world alive.

And let’s be real, the future isn’t guaranteed. We’re living in a time when freedom, expression and kink are being questioned. The world won’t protect us. So we protect each other.

Now is the time to stand together. To fight for the spaces we love. To be unapologetically united.

Group of titleholders at Darklands 2025.

Two pups raising a toast in the Community Zone during Darklands 2025.

Join us

If our mission speaks to you—to inspire, connect, educate, entertain and uplift the fetish community, then come stand with us.

Behind Beyond Darklands is a growing army of over 40 coordinators, 500 volunteers, dozens of operators and freelancers. All working toward one shared vision.

You can’t unite that many people unless it comes from the heart. And that’s what Beyond Darklands is all about.