Why hibernate when you can party? 2026 is stacked with fur, fun, and fiestas. From sunny beaches to city escapes, here’s your ultimate bear calendar – month by month, where the fur flies and the cubs cuddle.
January – BeefDip Bear Week (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)
When: Jan 25 – Feb 1
Where: Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romántica
Start the year tropical and hairy. BeefDip is legendary: a week of pool parties, beach takeovers, booze cruises, karaoke, and club nights. Add a side of charity events (bears with a heart, hello!) and you’ve got the perfect excuse to ditch winter for margaritas and Mexican sunshine.
February – International Bear Convergence (Palm Springs, USA)
When: Feb 19 – 23
Where: Palm Springs, California
Winter? What winter. Thousands of bears flock to the desert for IBC. Expect pool parties with top DJs, sweaty tea dances, drag shows, and after-dark debauchery under the palms. Palm Springs’ retro vibe + bear crowd = one unforgettable week.
March – Maspalomas Bear Carnival (Gran Canaria, Spain)
When: Mar 19 – 29
Where: Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Europe’s sassiest bear carnival. Over 3,000 furballs swap cold weather for pool parties, boat trips, spa days, and wild nights in the Yumbo Center. 2026’s theme: Superwoof – a cheeky superhero twist. Sun, fur, and fiestas, no attitude required.
April – Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week (Fort Lauderdale, USA)
When: Apr 7 – 12
Where: Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors, Florida
Florida spring break, but make it furry. Think beach parties, rooftop pool sessions, harness nights, and a bear boat cruise through the canals. Wilton Manors is one of the gayest towns in America – and this week, it’s fully taken over by the bears.
May – Sitges Bears Week (Spring Edition, Spain)
When: Apr 30 – May 3
Where: Sitges, Catalonia
The warm-up act before September’s madness. Around 2,500 bears take over Sitges for a long weekend of lazy beach days, cruising the Bear Alley, and nightly theme parties. Smaller, cozier, but still plenty of fur and fiesta by the sea.
June – Southern HiBearnation (Melbourne, Australia)
When: Mid-June (exact week TBA)
Where: Melbourne, Victoria
It’s winter down under, which means peak bear season. HiBearnation serves Mr. Australasia Bear, Underbear underwear parties, sauna nights, karaoke, and the infamous Bear Soup pool bash. Melbourne’s hip food and nightlife scene adds the spice – bring your winter fur.
July – Provincetown Bear Week (Cape Cod, USA)
When: Jul 11 – 18
Where: Provincetown, Massachusetts
The biggest bear gathering in the world. Thousands descend on charming Ptown for a full week of tea dances, beach hangs, pool parties, cabaret shows, whale watching, and nightly club carnage. Furball underwear party? Sunset cruise? Lobster rolls? Yes, yes, and yes.
August – Mad.Bear Beach Festival (Torremolinos, Spain)
When: Aug 7 – 18
Where: Torremolinos, Andalusia
Two weeks of pure Mediterranean bear energy. Expect endless beach days at Eden Beach, epic pool parties at Hotel Ritual, boat raves, and massive club nights. Highlight: the Mr. Mad.Bear contest. Bring sunscreen, lose the inhibitions.
September – Sitges Bears Week (Main Event, Spain)
When: Sep 4 – 13
Where: Sitges, Catalonia
Europe’s biggest bear festival, no contest. Over 10,000 guys flood Sitges for 10+ days of madness. The Bear Village takes over the promenade with DJs, bars, and food stalls. The gay beach is packed, the clubs overflow, and the Mr. Bear Sitges contest crowns the king of fur. A must-do once in your lifetime.
October – BearScots Fest (Edinburgh, Scotland)
When: Early October (dates TBA)
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Bears in kilts. Enough said. This cozy, community-driven weekend includes whisky tastings, ceilidh dancing, pub crawls, and the Mr. BearScot contest. Warm Scottish hospitality + furry men in tartan = autumn perfection.
November – Bear Pride Cologne (Cologne, Germany)
When: Nov 18 – 22 (TBC)
Where: Cologne, Germany
One of Europe’s most iconic bear weekends. Hundreds gather for Mr. Bear Germany, fetish nights, schlager singalongs, sauna specials, and riverside beer-fueled bonding. Cologne’s nightlife and friendly vibes make this a late-year staple.
December – Mad.Bear Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
When: Dec 3 – 10
Where: Madrid, Spain
End the year with a bang (and a lot of fur). Mad.Bear Madrid turns 25 in 2026 – expect thousands of international bears, huge dance parties, fetish nights, bar crawls, and one epic Mr. Mad.Bear finale. Bonus: Christmas markets and tapas breaks between clubbing sprees.
Whether you’re chasing sun or snuggling into winter, 2026 has a bear party waiting for you every single month. Mark those calendars, pack the jocks, and let’s make this a year where the fur really flies.
