Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend returns January 15–18, 2027.

Three-Day Pass $50

Passes Will Be Available October 10, 2026, Noon EST. A link to the hotel reservation system will be included in your confirmation email and are done on a first come first serve basis. There are a limited number of rooms available at the Hyatt Regency. There is a 3-night (Friday-Monday) requirement for hotel reservations. Additional nights can be added but are not guaranteed.

Your Three-Day Pass includes:

Access to the Exhibit Hall for all three days of MAL

Admission to the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest on Sunday

Access to the hotel will be determined by Fire Marshal Capacity restrictions and may limit access to the hotel at peak times.

MAL Weekend is a 21 and older ONLY event. All attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, and guests will be required to provide proof of age and will need an approved wristband in order to gain access to the Hyatt.

Wristbands must be picked up during posted registration hours in order to enter the hotel. No one will be granted access to the hotel without an approved wristband, no exceptions. Those not staying at the Hyatt will be able to enter the hotel with a wristband until 10 p.m. each night but will only be allowed to remain on-site until midnight.

As always, those with rooms at the Hyatt will only be allowed to take a maximum of two (2) guests at a time up to the guest room levels.

Beyond MAL Weekend

Each year, the Centaur MC proudly donates proceeds raised during MAL Weekend to LGBTQ+ charities across the country.

In 2026 alone, $160,000 was distributed to multiple organizations supporting our community.

This tradition of giving is made possible through the continued support and generosity of everyone who attends MAL.

We are deeply grateful for your participation, which allows us to extend our impact far beyond the weekend itself.

A full list of the 2026 recipient organizations can be found below.

Team DC Scholarship

Life Center VA

Bear History Project

MedStar Quality of Life

HIPS

Leather Archives

Rainbow Railroad

Rainbow History Project

Fallen Heroes Fund

Wavers Ahead PR

Side by Side

KINETIC

Official NightTime Events

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