ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Fetish Con, a creator-focused fetish convention, has revealed “one of its most diverse educational programs to date,” an event rep said.
Taking place August 6-9 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Florida, this year's event features 47 instructors, presenting 50 educational classes, alongside an expanded schedule of networking events, entertainment and after-hours celebrations.
“From BDSM education and relationship dynamics to business development, content creation, safety, wellness and personal empowerment, the 2026 educational lineup offers something for newcomers and experienced attendees alike,” the rep added.
New for 2026, Fetish Con will also introduce three interactive panel. The new panels include:
Friday, August 7—4-5:30 p.m.
Presented by Clips4Sale
“Voice as a Fetish Tool: How Vocal Performance Shapes Desire”
Saturday, August 8—2-3:30 p.m.
Presented by Chaturbate
“Building a Fetish Fanbase on Chaturbate”
Saturday, August 8—4-5:30 p.m.
Presented by Clips4Sale
“Stacking the Fantasy: Combining Fetishes for Maximum Impact”
Throughout the weekend, attendees can also enjoy an exciting lineup of signature events including the Kinky [RED] Carpet, Meet & Greet Kick-Off Party, Pervy Pool Parties, Galactic Gamers Lounge, Twisted Dungeon, Fan Photo Shoot, The Oasis Spa, George Pérez Superheroine Showdown, Fetish Ball & Bash, Kinky Karaoke, and “much more all designed to bring the community together professionally and socially,” the rep said.
To see the Full Four-Day Event Schedule, click here.
To see the Kinky Class Schedule, click here.
To see the Party and After-Party Schedule, click here.
For those planning to attend, on-site registration and badge pickup begin Wednesday, August 5, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
Registration opens 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for exhibitors only, followed by 12 p.m.–8 p.m. for all pre-registered All Access attendees and exhibitors. Attendees may purchase All Access Passes, Fetish Con Experience Passes and Limited Access Day Passes at any time during posted Registration Desk hours, subject to availability. For complete Registration Desk hours, visit here.
Fetish Con sponsors include Clips4Sale, celebrating its 18th consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor, as well as Chaturbate for its 8th consecutive year as sponsor of the 24th Annual Fetish Ball & Bash, while expanding its partnership as the Inaugural Sponsor of the Galactic Gamers Lounge. Additional sponsors include XSiteAbility (Main Stage), Vixen Media Group (Dalí Bar & Lounge Experience), ThatFetishGirl (24th Annual Meet & Greet Kick-Off Party), Clips.com (Pervy Pool Parties), MyContentTools (Kinky Classes), MyMiniMento After Dark (24th Annual Fan Photo Shoot), SideTraX (6th Annual Bondage Battle), and Chainsaw Chuck (Kinky Karaoke).
"Fetish Con has always been about bringing our community together to learn, connect and celebrate," said Genesis Lynn, owner of Fetish Con. "This year's educational lineup is our most diverse yet, and the addition of our first-ever panel discussions creates even more opportunities for meaningful conversations between creators, performers, educators and industry professionals. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, instructors, exhibitors, volunteers and attendees. Together, they continue to make Fetish Con one of the most unique and welcoming events in our industry."
The complete class schedule, instructor information event lineup and registration details are available at FetishCon.com.
