February 27, 2027Phoenix, ArizonaAges 21+
PleasureVerse 2027
A Cultural Experience of Pleasure, Healing & Connection
Rooted in Culture. Wrapped in Mystery. Velvet Nights of Southern Magic.
Daytime experience 11 AM – 6 PM · Evening celebration 9 PM – 1:30 AM
· Both experiences are included with GA and VIP tickets
A little mystery. A lot of discovery.
PleasureVerse is an intimate, immersive experience bringing together pleasure education, healing, Black culture, self-expression, and celebration.
By day, explore interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, and restorative experiences featuring educators and wellness practitioners from Arizona and across the country.
By night, the energy shifts to music, performances, Southern sensuality, and a grown-folk celebration inspired by Melanated Southern Goth.
Come curious. Leave with a story worth telling.
What To Expect
Workshops & Conversations
Explore pleasure, intimacy, confidence, communication, and self-discovery through engaging, beginner-friendly workshops and conversations.
Healing Sanctuary
Make space for restoration, reflection, and wellness through group and individual healing experiences.
Sexual Wellness & Connection
Discover sexual health resources, HIV/STI education and testing opportunities, and meaningful connections with our community.
The Velvet Unveiling
When night falls, embrace Melanated Southern Goth with music, performances, expressive fashion, and a grown-folk celebration.
The Velvet Unveiling: Melanated Southern Goth
When the sun goes down, PleasureVerse reveals another side. Think dark romance, Southern elegance, velvet, lace, gothic glamour, and a touch of mystery. Dress boldly, express yourself, and celebrate in a space where individuality is welcomed. The theme is encouraged, never required.
By Day
Come comfortable and expressive.
By Night
Embrace Melanated Southern Goth. Bold, sexy, and creative looks are encouraged. Nudity is not permitted.
Meet the People Behind the Experience
From Phoenix to communities across the country, PleasureVerse brings together educators, facilitators, wellness practitioners, performers, and community voices who make each experience possible.
Tickets
GA
Southern Secrets Pass
$99Early Bird
Regular price $129
- Daytime and evening admission
- PleasureVerse swag bag
- Workshops, conversations, and the healing sanctuary
- The Velvet Unveiling evening celebration
VIP
Velvet Royalty Experience
$149Early Bird
Regular price $179
- Everything included with GA
- Upgraded swag bag
- Priority check-in
- Preferred seating at select sessions
- Dedicated VIP connection area with light bites and mocktails
- Complimentary parking in the venue parking lot
- Access to designated official PleasureVerse-related experiences
Early Bird and regular tickets go on sale October 30, 2026. Early Bird quantities are limited and expire November 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM Arizona time, or sooner if sold out. All remaining ticket sales end February 27, 2027 at 6 PM Arizona time.
Come As You Are
PleasureVerse is for adults 21 and over, and it is built on consent, autonomy, and respect. Whether it is your first experience or your fifth, you are welcome here.
- For adults 21 and over
- Consent-centered and body-positive
- Beginner-friendly, no experience required
- Rooted in Black culture and welcoming to all respectful adults
- Inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent people, disabled guests, and allies
- Not a sex party. Public sexual activity is not permitted
- You choose your own level of participation
The Experience Behind PleasureVerse
Before PleasureVerse, there was Melanated Sex Expo. Take a look at the community, connection, and celebration that helped shape the experience we're creating today.
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