{"id":388,"date":"2026-07-06T22:11:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/?p=388"},"modified":"2026-07-06T22:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:11:54","slug":"winter-is-coming-rubber-lovers-you-know-what-that-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/winter-is-coming-rubber-lovers-you-know-what-that-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter is coming, Rubber Lovers! You know what that means!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter is here&#8230; which means it&#8217;s officially rubber season!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s something about cooler weather that makes pulling on latex just that little bit more appealing. Whether you&#8217;ve been hiding away polishing your favourite suit or you&#8217;ve been waiting for the temperature to drop before getting shiny again, there&#8217;s plenty happening over the next few months. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of the biggest rubber, leather and fetish events coming up across Sydney, so grab your calendar and start making some plans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.png 557w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eagle Sydney: TROUBLE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday 18 July<\/strong><br>Info: eaglesydney.com.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for something to kick off the weekend before Rubber Social? TROUBLE returns to Eagle Sydney with another night celebrating Sydney&#8217;s leather and fetish crowd. Throw on your favourite gear, catch up with mates and enjoy one of the city&#8217;s most welcoming kink spaces. It&#8217;s a great warm-up for a huge week of rubber events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-722x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-722x1024.png 722w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-768x1090.png 768w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-1083x1536.png 1083w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-1444x2048.png 1444w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.png 1748w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sydney Rubber Social &#8211; Winter Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday 19 July, 4pm to 8pm<\/strong><br><strong>Kinselas Hotel, 383 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst<\/strong><br>Info: sydneyrubber.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is latex season, so come warm up with your local rubber community! Whether you&#8217;re brand new to rubber or you&#8217;ve been polishing latex for years, our regular Rubber Social is the perfect excuse to catch up, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Latex is encouraged, but streetwear is absolutely welcome too. Grab a meal, have a drink, and spend the afternoon with fellow rubber lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry is free. Order a meal at pub prices, or enjoy the free snacks and refreshments at our table! There is also a raffle draw with prizes to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday 19 July, 4pm to 8pm<\/strong><br><strong>Kinselas Hotel, 383 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst<\/strong><br>Info: sydneyrubber.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter is latex season, so come warm up with your local rubber community! Whether you&#8217;re brand new to rubber or you&#8217;ve been polishing latex for years, our regular Rubber Social is the perfect excuse to catch up, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon. Latex is encouraged, but streetwear is absolutely welcome too. Grab a meal, have a drink, and spend the afternoon with fellow rubber lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry is free. Order a meal at pub prices, or enjoy the free snacks and refreshments at our table! There is also a raffle draw with prizes to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.png 610w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sydney Leather Titles Dinner Meetup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday 25 July<\/strong><br>Dinner before the Sydney Leather Titles<br>Details coming soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading to the Sydney Leather Titles? Join Sydney Rubber beforehand for a casual dinner before we all head over to cheer on the contestants together. It&#8217;s a great opportunity to catch up with friends, meet interstate visitors and enjoy one of Sydney&#8217;s biggest leather community weekends. We&#8217;ll announce the venue and booking details soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.png 640w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5-300x266.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Last Sunday of every month<\/strong><br><strong>Burdekin Hotel, Darlinghurst<\/strong><br>Tickets &amp; info: thehide.bigcartel.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hide continues to be one of Sydney&#8217;s favourite kink social events, with something different every month. July&#8217;s edition is their Gear Market, making it the perfect chance to pick up some bargain latex, leather and fetish gear. August sees The Hide celebrating its <strong>9th Birthday<\/strong>, so expect an even bigger night with plenty of familiar faces from across Sydney&#8217;s kink community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7.png 554w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eagle Sydney: KICKR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday 12 September<\/strong><br>Info: eaglesydney.com.au<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KICKR returns to Eagle Sydney this September, bringing another night of leather, rubber and fetish gear to Oxford Street. If you&#8217;re looking for a night surrounded by Sydney&#8217;s kink community, this is always worth pencilling into the calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8.png 933w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubber Bastard Banquet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday 2 October<\/strong><br>Tickets: rubberbastard.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubber Bastard returns with its now legendary Banquet before the main event weekend. Limited to just twenty guests, this intimate dinner is a fantastic opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9.png 708w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rubber Bastard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday 3 October<\/strong><br>Tickets: rubberbastard.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sydney&#8217;s original all-rubber party returns this October. Expect an entire warehouse dedicated to latex, with DJs, performances, photography, prizes, a strict rubber-only dress code and one of the friendliest rubber crowds you&#8217;ll find anywhere in Australia. Whether you&#8217;re pulling on your first catsuit or you&#8217;re a seasoned Bastard, this is one of the highlights of the Australian rubber calendar. Remember: <strong>No Rubber. No Bastard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10.png 554w, https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fet Gala<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday 16 October<\/strong><br>Tickets &amp; info: fetgala.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll out the latex and polish those boots. The Fet Gala returns as Sydney&#8217;s red carpet celebration of fetish fashion and community. Dress to impress, catch up with friends from across the scene, and enjoy an evening celebrating the creativity and diversity of Sydney&#8217;s fetish community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty happening over the coming months, from relaxed Sunday socials to some of Sydney&#8217;s biggest leather and rubber events. Whether you&#8217;re looking to meet new people, dust off the latex, or finally try your first rubber event, we hope to see you out and about this winter and spring. Come and say hello if you spot the Sydney Rubber crew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stay tuned to sydneyrubber.com so you don\u2019t miss a thing!<br><br><\/strong>We look forward to seeing you out and about!<br><br>Stay Rubbery!<br><em><strong>Your friendly neighbourhood Sydney Rubber Committee!<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here&#8230; which means it&#8217;s officially rubber season! There&#8217;s something about cooler weather that makes pulling on latex just that little bit more appealing. Whether you&#8217;ve been hiding away<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sydneyrubber.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/winter-is-coming-rubber-lovers-you-know-what-that-means\/\" class=\"readmore\">Continue reading&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Winter is coming, Rubber Lovers! 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