BDSM Events in Ohio (2026 Guide)
If you are looking for BDSM events in Ohio, this directory surfaces upcoming kink events, fetish-friendly gatherings, and educational workshops in one place. We focus on consent-forward, community-rooted listings you can scan by date.
Activity clusters around major metros across the state. You will often find munches and classes paired with larger weekend events and conventions. The calendar below is a practical snapshot—always verify details with organizers.
For broader discovery, explore nearby states and city hubs linked at the bottom of the page. That internal map helps search engines and readers alike understand how Ohio fits into the wider East Coast kink ecosystem.
Upcoming events
CLAW 26
Apr 2-5, 2026
Columbus, OH
CLAW 26 is a 21+ leather and kink weekend in Columbus, OH featuring a full Hyatt Regency hotel buyout, a 118-booth VendorMart, 150+ classes, two BDSM dungeons, and dozens of socials and signature events.
Twisted Tryst
Jun 11-14, 2026
Athens, OH
Tryst is an ever-evolving event that strives to break free of gender boundaries, foster a culture of consent, and bring the entire spectrum of sexuality and kink together to love, play and commune with one another.
Ohio SMART Fetish Flea
Oct 16-18, 2026
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland's Original Fetish Flea Market returns for 2026. Multi-day OhioSMART event at a private club—vendors, classes, socials, yoga, clothing/gear swap, raffle baskets (NCSF), two play parties. No membership required. Free shopping for non-ticketed guests with pre-registration.
Dungeons & kink venues
OhioSMART
Cleveland, OH
OhioSMART has been Cleveland's longest-running BDSM organization since 1995. 501c(7) non-profit. 19+ to join. Beyond its private dungeon, the group hosts munches, educational workshops, and outdoor activities—a solid choice for Ohio and Great Lakes kinksters seeking a vetted, inclusive community.
The Academy of Fetish Arts
Cleveland, OH
The Academy of Fetish Arts is a large members-only playspace in Cleveland—6,500 sq ft with a main dungeon, themed rooms, social lounge, monitored parking, and regular Saturday parties and education for ages 19+.