GKL Chicago 2026

Chicago is ready to take Memorial Day Weekend to a whole new level. 🕺🏻🌈 We’re excited to introduce Global Kink & Leather (GKL) , a forward-thinking, inclusive event platform built around the evolving interests, identities, and creative energy of today’s kink and leather communities.

This first wave of tickets grants you access to two nights at two of the most insane venues in town, powered by 8 top DJs. BRÜT on Friday night, May 22, and ZENTRØ on Saturday night, May 23, a massive brand-new party created by two of Chicago’s top LGBTQ+ producers, uniting energy and sound into one unstoppable experience.

Sound Bar: We secured one of Chicago’s largest and most recognized nightlife venues. Known for one of the city’s most incredible sound systems, two main dance floors, a dedicated VIP room, and a prime location.

Epiphany: Missing this night would be a real regret. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience inside a breathtaking space built for impact. The building was originally a church dating back to the late 1800s, then transformed through a multi-million-dollar renovation into one of Chicago’s most striking event spaces.

Stay where everyone stays, right in the heart of the action at Hotel Chicago, conveniently located just across the driveway from the House of Blues. Secure your room for $199 /night HERE and get a first look at what’s coming in 2027.