Ropecraft Chicago 2026

Ropecraft Chicago 2026 returns to the Windy City on May 22-25, 2026 for a rope-focused kink convention built around inclusive education, play, and community connection. **Event Highlights:** **Comprehensive Rope Education** - Classes for tops, bottoms, and switches across shibari, western bondage, kinbaku, solo tying, health & wellness, and more. **Ropenspace** - A facilitated, peer-to-peer learning space using Open Space Technology with instructors in attendance. **Playspace & Parties** - State-of-the-art playspace with parties every night, dedicated practice areas, and self suspension space. **The Flow Erotic Cabaret** - Saturday night performance (aerial, dance, rope, variety). **Community & Connection** - Catered meet-and-greet, special interest group support, and dedicated peer support resources. **Vendor Bazaar & Art Opportunities** - Vendor bazaar plus art display opportunities and special events throughout the weekend. Closing ceremony giveaways. **Registration & Hotel:** **Registration Opens** - January 1, 2026 for event tickets. **Hotel Room Bookings** - Expected to open by January 7, 2026. Ropecraft is designed to be "knot-for everyone"—welcoming rope enthusiasts of all experience levels in a sex-positive, consent-centered environment.