Bears Sitges Week
Sitges, España — Europe
Primeros días de septiembre
The largest in Europe, with over 8,000 attendees according to the organizers themselves. 2027 dates to be confirmed. The entire town of Sitges transforms into a "Bear Village."
The biggest bear gatherings on the planet, from street parties to beach weeks. Usual dates, cities and what you will actually find there.
Sitges, España — Europe
Primeros días de septiembre
The largest in Europe, with over 8,000 attendees according to the organizers themselves. 2027 dates to be confirmed. The entire town of Sitges transforms into a "Bear Village."
Torremolinos, España — Europe
Agosto
Same team as MadBear Madrid; beach/pool format.
Bear in BCN note: Very lively, with visits from Bears from all over the world.
Londres, Reino Unido — Europe
Puente de mayo británico
The successor to Bear Necessities (2002), it organizes an XXL dance party that for years held the title of the world's largest bear club.
Manchester, Reino Unido — Europe
Puente de mayo
The Great British Bear Bash is the UK's biggest annual bear community event, taking place over a four-day bank holiday weekend in Manchester's Gay Village.
Bear in BCN note: Can you give me more information?
Brighton, Reino Unido — Europe
Julio
A focused atmosphere in the Kemptown neighborhood. BBW has established itself as one of the most important and beloved themed events on the British LGBTQIA+ calendar. It brings together a very loyal community of bears, cubs, otters, and their admirers.
Bear in BCN note: Can you provide more information?
Colonia, Alemania — Europe
Noviembre
A direct successor to the 1984 Bärennacht, it hosts the Mr. Bear Germany contest. Cologne Bear Pride (Germany) is one of Europe's oldest and most important international festivals for the bear community (heavyset men with facial or body hair), their admirers ("chasers"), and allies.
Bear in BCN note: Can you provide more information?
Berlín, Alemania — Europe
Junio
A volunteer-led event with a charitable component benefiting older bears. For seven days, Berlin will once again buzz with the presence of bears! At this volunteer-organized gathering, you can enjoy activities and experiences with bears and their friends all across the city.
Bear in BCN note: Have you been there? What can you tell us?
Bruselas, Bélgica — Europe
Finales de septiembre / principios de octubre
It includes Bears Attack Brussels as part of the same weekend. The 15th anniversary takes place in 2026 under the theme "Bear Folies." The two names are linked and are part of the same weekend.
Oslo, Noruega — Europe
Principios de mayo
Third edition in 2026. Approximately 150 attendees, according to the organizers themselves.
Estocolmo, Suecia — Europe
Mayo
It is organized by local collectives; it is distinct from Stockholm Bear Pride.
Bear in BCN note: Can you give us more information? We’ve found very little information online.
Helsinki, Finlandia — Europe
Última semana de junio, con el Helsinki Pride
A local group offering activities ranging from saunas to hiking.
Bear in BCN note: Tell us more.
Dublín, Irlanda — Europe
Marzo
The flagship event of the Irish bear community, organized by Dublin Bears since 2010; it includes the Mr. Bear Ireland contest.
Provincetown, EE. UU. — North America
Julio
Provincetown Bear Week is one of the world's largest and most iconic festivals for the bear community. It is held annually in the small, inclusive coastal town of Provincetown, Massachusetts (USA).
Bear in BCN note: It is the oldest Bear Week in North America.
Nueva York, EE. UU. — North America
Septiembre
Urban Bear NYC is one of the most important queer cultural and nightlife festivals on the U.S. East Coast, focused on celebrating body positivity, inclusivity, and the "bear community" subculture.
Bear in BCN note: We would love to have more information.
Montreal, Canadá — North America
Primavera (marzo-abril aprox.)
It bills itself as the Canadian Bear Week; it takes place in Montreal's Village. The event was organized by Bear It (Bear-IT - Ours et Fier).
Toronto, Canadá — North America
Todo el año como marca, con pico en el fin de semana del Pride de Toronto
Su casa habitual es el bar Black Eagle; Black Eagle es el local, no el nombre del evento.
Bear in BCN note: We have found little information; can you help us?
Río de Janeiro, Brasil — Latin America
Se ha movido de marzo a enero
Woof Week Rio is the only official gay week in South America dedicated exclusively to the bear community—robust, bearded men, "daddies," and wolves—and their admirers.
Puerto Vallarta, México — Latin America
Finales de enero
24 years of history; the benchmark Bear Week in Mexico.
Bear in BCN note: Have you been there? Share what you know.
Sitges, España — Europe
Abril/mayo
International Bears Sitges Meeting Bears Sitges Spring Edition—since it always coincides with May 1st—with the event lasting between 3 and 5 days, depending on the year.
Bear in BCN note: The "small" Bear Week was very lively—without the September crowds—and quite pleasant.
Madrid, España — Europe
Diciembre
MAD.BEAR 2026 returns with a full week of partying and fun for bears and admirers: bars, clubs, saunas, dinners, contests, trips, gastronomy, and culture! We invite you to come to Madrid and discover for yourself what makes MAD.BEAR so special and unique.
Bear in BCN note: The number of participants—and how empty Barcelona becomes of "bears" during those days—gives an idea of the festival's success.
Valencia, España — Europe
diciembre
Mad.Bear Valencia coincides with the famous Valencia Fallas festival with its only pyrotechnic show; La Mascletá.
Gran canaria, España — Europe
Marzo
Gran Canaria is a subtropical island. In March, we have 20-25°C with no rain. 60+ events in 11 days including signature parties and social activities impossible to find elsehwhere. Eye-candy is assured at our legendary nude beach, pool parties and cruising clubs! 😉
Bear in BCN note: Everyone we know who has attended is very satisfied with the experience.