Dark Leather: Dark Circus + Dangerous Beauty

Escape the ordinary this late spring and dive into the provocative world of Dark Leather: Dark Circus + Dangerous Beauty! DARK Events invites you to its 4th annual leather spectacle at Fluid510 in Downtown Oakland, delivering an unforeseen fusion of captivating performances and mesmerizing underground art to the sounds of your favorite Rock songs. Join us to revel in everything leather and the sultry culture hidden within it.

Prepare for a night where top-tier talent meets raw underground artistry. Dark Leather’s main show brings together the Bay Area’s elite, boundary-pushing performers alongside international sensations for an unforgettable night of high-stakes entertainment. Experience electrifying aerial feats, twisted contortion, dark burlesque, and thrilling sideshow acts that redefine 'edgy' and elevate the variety arts to a visceral new level.

Preshow features a captivating set by underground legend Max Madame as they explore the boundaries of sensation. Witness the unique and intricate artistry of play piercings and curated adult play demonstrations like never before.

Dress in your finest leather attire and embrace a night of daring performances and subculture artistry at an intimate venue in downtown Oakland. Perfect for a unique date night or anyone seeking an alternative to traditional nightlife experiences.

Main Performances

Bay Area Artists

Drago + Veterano (Vertical Chains + Fire)

Yoko Taketani (Aerial Pole)

Apsara Sin (Contortion)

Luna Finn (Aerial Sling)

and more!

International Artists

Blink (Sword Swallowing) Traveling from Japan

Kameko Shibata (Aerial Rope) Traveling from Mexico

Hosted by

Red Bettie

Preshow

Play Piercing and adult play demonstration

• Max Madame

Dark Leather is ONE NIGHT ONLY: Friday June 12th, 2026

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8 PM

• Vendors
• Photobooth

8:30 PM

• Play piercing and adult play performance by Max Madame

9 PM

• Dark Circus Variety Show

11 PM

• Ambient Lounge Decompression + Mingle

General Admission: Standing room for the main show.

General Seating: A seat on the main floor for the evening.

VIP Table for 2: A front row VIP table + 2 glasses of champagne

VIP Table for 3: A front row VIP table + 3 glasses of champagne

Refund policy

Sales are refundable up until 14 days before the event (May 30th)

Dark Leather will take place at Fluid 510 in downtown Oakland. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. There is also a BART option just a few blocks away. Remember to not leave items in your car!

Fluid510 is a supperclub with a full bar & dining menu. It is home to many local shows, including comedy nights, drag race viewing parties, and much more. It is a beautiful venue with high ceilings, projection scenes, and lovely ambiance.

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