A Sexy, Fun, and Slightly Spooky Weekend!

Surrender — October 23 - 26, 2026 — San Jose, CA

This October, the villains are taking over Dark Odyssey: Surrender! Whether you’re an evil genius, wicked queen, mad scientist, charming rogue, devoted henchperson, or a deliciously devious creation all your own, Villains is your invitation to embrace your darker side. Scheme, seduce, dress to impress—or simply come as your wicked self—for a weekend where the bad guys finally get everything they deserve.

Dark Odyssey’s back for another amazing Bay Area convention in October!  It’s the Spook-tacular BDSM weekend vacation of a lifetime.  Come learn, explore, and play in a no holds barred, sexually charged atmosphere. Interactive workshops fill your days, while at night you’ll explore dark dungeons, powerful rituals, passionate scenes, and mind-blowing ecstasy all under one roof in a proven scene friendly hotel in San Jose.

Join us as we combine sexuality, spirituality, education and play in an immersive environment where fantasy becomes reality. We are omnisexual – straight, gay, bi, queer, trans, and genderqueer. We are leatherfolk, kinksters, swingers, cross dressers, sex educators, Tantra practitioners, Pagans, and perverts. We are vanilla and kinky, beginners and veterans, singles, couples, triads, and more.

Dark Odyssey: Surrender features:

Over 30 local & national educators, authors & activists

80+ unique & dynamic workshops & special events

Classes on BDSM, polyamory, sex, tantra & spirituality

40,000 sq ft of fully equipped dungeons

Sex-O-Rama play space

Parties, events & open play until 2:00am

Halloween Ball, Costume Contests, Meet & Greets and More

Queer & gender queer mixer

Sacred sexuality rituals

Amazing Special Events and Experiences

Burlesque, drag & kinky performances from local & national talents

Bay Area kink friendly hotel in San Jose!

Join us on an adventure where we play, discover, and learn to achieve more ecstatic states of love, awareness, and personal sexuality. Dark Odyssey Surrender will immerse you in an atmosphere of sexual energy and experimentation that will add excitement and passion to your relationships and create deeper levels of connection between you and your partners.

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 Latest News

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The villains are gathering—and registration for Dark Odyssey: Surrender is now open! Join us October 23–26, 2026, as we return to San Jose for a deliciously devious weekend filled with workshops, play, parties, connection, and everything that makes Surrender special. Assemble your crew, hatch your plans, and register now to claim your place among the wicked!

 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

We need lots of help to make Surrender run smoothly. Volunteering is a great way to get involved and meet people … plus we offer awesome benefits!

 

CALL FOR IONs

IONs are fun and creative little events conceived and organized by your fellow attendees. IONs can be anything you want to share with the DO community. Games, Mixers, Art Projects, a class you want to try out … creativity and imagination are encouraged. All the Ions are listed on the draft Schedule. Come support your fellow attendees! ION application form available to attendees after registration.

COVID PROTOCOLS

Effective for Surrender 2026

 

Mandatory

    • Rapid Antigen (Home Kit) Testing at Registration
    • Masking at Registration until NEGATIVE test results are received

Highly Recommended

    • Fully Vaccinated and Boosted with most current vaccination formula.
    • Daily Rapid Antigen Testing (Daily badge stickers will be available for those who test)

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