DarkFans secured the Best Fetish Platform award at the 2026 Venus Awards, marking its second consecutive win in the category. The platform expanded its presence at the Venus Berlin trade show with a main-stage booth, creator appearances, and strategic monetization integrations.

Venus Awards 2026 Highlights

The Venus Awards 2026 ceremony took place on Thursday evening in Berlin, honoring top performers, companies, and platforms. For the first time, the event was staged at the TIPI AM KANZLERAMT, kicking off the 29th Venus Berlin trade show. The gala moved to this new venue after several years at the Wintergarten Varieté. Roxxy X and Mola Adebisi hosted the evening, returning after a one-year hiatus. For Roxxy X, this marked her first appearance on the Venus Award stage since maternity leave.

Creator Anne Wünsche received two jury awards: "Creator of the Year" and the "5 Million Dollar by OnlyFans" trophy. Tamy Tation, a Venus brand ambassador, was named "Best Erotic Influencer." Other individual award recipients included Vika Viktoria for "Best Milf," Goddess Ishtar for "Best Domina," Lexa Pink for "Trans Star of the Year," Layla von Hohensee for "Best Camgirl," and Snake Dave for "Best Performer."

Special jury honors were given to Hanna Secret for a decade of contributions as a creator, author, and media personality. Sallydinosaur was recognized for "Most Authentic Creator," and Ina Marlene was named "Chaturbate’s Rising Star of 2026."

Leading platforms and companies also received recognition. Award recipients included 4based, Stripchat, Bongacams, MyDirtyHobby, Erotik.com, DarkFans, and SexLikeReal. Stripchat took Best Livestream Site and Bongacams took Best Cam Site at the Venus Awards.

DarkFans' Presence and Mission

DarkFans owner Pablo Ferrari stated that winning Best Fetish Platform for a second consecutive year is a significant milestone for the company. Ferrari attributed the award to the creator community, stating that it validates the platform's core mission of providing creators with complete freedom, advanced tools, and a reliable space to build their brands on their own terms.

DarkFans expanded its presence at the 2026 Venus Berlin trade show. This expansion included a main-stage booth, appearances by creators, and strategic monetization integrations.

Venus Berlin 2026 Trade Show Overview

Venus Berlin 2026 commenced on Thursday, October 22, with Micaela Schäfer cutting the ribbon at 11 a.m. outside Messe Berlin’s north entrance. Europe’s biggest porn and erotica fair ran until Sunday, October 25. This was the 29th iteration of Venus Berlin. Organizers reported more than 270 exhibitors from over 40 countries were present in the halls under the Funkturm radio tower. They anticipated over 32,000 visitors and approximately 2,000 trade visitors from more than 50 countries attending to conduct business. A regular day ticket cost 65 euros, and a four-day VIP pass was 380 euros. The door policy required attendees to be 18 and over, with no exceptions. Opening day hours were from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., while Friday and Saturday extended until 9:30 p.m.

The opening ceremony featured a styled photo opportunity with eight official Venus brand ambassadors: Micaela Schäfer, Shaiden Rogue, Lia Engel, Calea Toxic, Mika Nox, SallyDinosaur, Jenny Stella, and Tamy Tation. All eight appeared in black attire with one pink detail each. The golden Venus statue was positioned in the center of the lineup. Following this, other stars and creators joined for a group photograph. Schäfer also headlined the main stage.

Key Facts

  • DarkFans won Best Fetish Platform at the 2026 Venus Awards.
  • This marks DarkFans' second consecutive win in the Best Fetish Platform category.
  • The 2026 Venus Awards ceremony was held at the TIPI AM KANZLERAMT in Berlin.
  • Venus Berlin 2026, the 29th edition of the trade show, ran from October 22 to October 25.
  • Pablo Ferrari is the owner of DarkFans.
  • Anne Wünsche received "Creator of the Year" and the "5 Million Dollar by OnlyFans" awards.