April 3-13, 2025
Programme for March 2026 in now in preparation
🌟 Signature event
🚪 OTD tickets available*
🛒 Online tickets available
🎭 Costume suggested
🍑 Clothing optional
🍺 Complimentary drink
🍽️ Food included
🚌 Transport included
🆓 Free entry
⚠️ Usually sold out
🩷 Hug team
LEGEND:
🌟 Signature event
🚪 On-The-Door tickets available
🛒 Online tickets available
🎭 Costume suggested
🍑 Clothing optional
🍺 Complimentary drink
🍽️ Food included
🚌 Transport included
🆓 Free entry
⚠️ Usually sold out
🩷 Hug team
* OTD means “on-the-door”
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Total: 74 events (32% with free access)
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Thu 3
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| Thu 3 | 12:00 18:00 | Opening Pool Party ⚠️SOLD OUT | Los Almendros | Pool | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍑🍺⚠️🩷 | Gay-exclusive bungalow resort offering a relaxing, clothing-optional stay. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Get ready for the ultimate bear pool party in Gran Canaria. Join us at Los Almendros for a clothing-optional event where the music is hot, the water is cool, and the energy is unbeatable. Session by DJ Trojan. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 3 | 21:00 23:00 | Meet’n’Greet | AxelBeach | Social | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🩷 | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Kick off your Bear Carnival adventure at the Meet’N’Greet, the perfect place to mix, mingle, and feel the love from the start! Drop in for free, enjoy chilled vibes, soft music, drinks, and plenty of hugs and kisses, while our team and volunteers help you get oriented for the week ahead. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning bear, this is where friendships begin and the fun truly starts! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 3 | 22:00 04:00 | Opening Cruising Party | Reds | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Relaxed spot serving a selection of beers, cocktails, and pub games. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4
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| Fri 4 | 11:30 14:00 | Bear Brunch | AxelBeach | Food | 22.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🍽️ | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Start your day the right way with a delicious and social Bear Carnival brunch at AxelBeach Maspalomas, just 200 meters from Yumbo. Enjoy a generous spread of fresh pastries, cheeses, scrambled eggs, curry chicken, and indulgent desserts, all paired with orange juice, sparkling wine, and coffee. Plus, your ticket includes a day pass to AxelBeach’s pool and wellness area, so you can keep the relaxation going long after brunch is over! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 4 | 13:30 18:30 | Solo Bears Boat | Magic III | Boat | 75.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌🩷 | Laid-back catamaran with good relaxing music, and an easygoing crowd. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 12:45 | Yumbo’s main entrance (under the dinosaur sign) | Locate meeting point | The Solo Bears Boat is a social-first cruise designed exclusively for solo travelers and single bears looking to connect at the start of Bear Carnival, with a welcoming atmosphere, soft pop tunes, and the friendly Hug Team ensuring everyone feels included. Aboard the Magic III catamaran, guests will enjoy a 5-hour all-inclusive coastal cruise, featuring swim stops, sunbathing space, unlimited drinks, and a generous meal, with bus transfers included. Unlike the party boats, this trip prioritizes relaxed socializing over loud music, making it the perfect icebreaker for forging new friendships before the rest of the event. | Buy ticket | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 4 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa Evening at VitalSuites Hotel, featuring a 500 sq. meter Thalasso pool (34°C), Jacuzzis, aromatherapy showers, a large hammam, and a Finnish sauna—all in a clothing-optional setting. Just a 5-minute walk from Yumbo, this private luxury spa experience offers the perfect way to unwind without the usual sauna crowd. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event sells out every year! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 4 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 4 | 21:00 04:00 | Follow the Yellow Banner! | All partner bars | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | From a fancy cocktail at a relaxing terrace, to the masculine vibe of our fetish bars, Bear Carnival got you covered! | Please get your drinks from the venues that make this bear week possible! They are all around Yumbo and clearly signed with a yellow banner showing Bear Carnival logo. More info & maps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 4 | 21:00 23:00 | Solo Bears Social | The Copacabana | Social | 16.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🩷 | Brazilian-inspired bar serving tropical cocktails and hosting themed parties. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Kick off Bear Carnival 2025 in the best way possible with CanCanaria’s Solo Bears Social, a fun and welcoming event designed to help solo travelers and single bears connect from day one. Enjoy a welcome cava or mocktail, delicious tapas, a free drink, and exclusive discount vouchers, while our friendly Bear Carnival Hug Team ensures that making new friends is simply unavoidable. With hosts guiding you through the evening and introducing you to others, this is the perfect icebreaker to start an unforgettable Bear Week! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 4 | 22:00 04:00 | Bear Cruising Party | Zoo | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Themed bar offering playful ambiance and lively nighttime shows. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sat 5 | 10:00 18:00 | Agaete & Coffee Plantation Tour | Agaete Valley and Puerto de las Nieves | Trip | 95.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌 | Locate event | Buddies | Locate meeting point | Explore Gran Canaria’s only coffee plantations on this exclusive Bear Carnival tour to Agaete Valley, where you’ll visit Café Platinium, enjoy a coffee tasting and guided tour, and learn about traditional coffee-making methods. Afterward, savor a full Canarian meal with wine at a local restaurant before heading to Agaete Port to relax, explore, and swim in its stunning natural rock pools. With round-trip transport, a dedicated guide, and an unforgettable mix of culture, food, and nature, this experience is the perfect way to discover a hidden side of the island. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 5 | 12:00 18:00 | Bear Pool Party ⚠️SOLD OUT | Ritual | Pool | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🩷 | Hip LGBTQ+ lodging boasting sleek accommodations, a vibrant pool scene, and frequent social gatherings. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Get ready for a brand-new Bear Carnival experience as we bring the party to the vibrant and colorful Hotel Ritual Maspalomas for the very first time. With two pools, a central location, and a lively atmosphere, this epic bear pool party is the perfect place to dance the day away, enjoy refreshing drinks, and soak up the sun in a setting designed for pure celebration. Expect fun animation, great vibes, and reasonable prices, making it easier than ever to dive in, let loose, and make unforgettable memories at Bear Carnival’s freshest poolside event! Session by Paky Chulo DJ Bar prices: water 3€, beer/soda/wine: 4€, long drinks 9 €, hot dogs 5 €, cheese burger 7 €. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 5 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 5 | 18:00 21:00 | Bear Blackout Party | Strong Construction | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Popular fetish-themed bar with a buzzing evening crowd. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Your evening begins in nearly total darkness. No names, no faces—just touch, heat, and raw desire. Let instinct guide you as you explore and surrender to the unknown. A bold start to an unforgettable night. Are you ready? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 5 | 19:00 21:00 | Solo Bears Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Looking to unwind, connect, and indulge in a relaxed setting where social circles and cliques don’t get in the way of meeting new people? This special edition of our exclusive Bear Spa Evening is designed for solo travelers and single bears, creating the perfect environment to relax, mingle, and share good vibes in a stunning luxury setting. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 5 | 20:00 22:00 | 10th Anniversary Toast | Junior Bar | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻 | 🆓🌟 | Where good vibes meet great drinks! Junior offers signature cocktails like the Pornstar Martini and Menta Mística. Join them for themed nights, live music, and unforgettable experiences! Located on Yumbo’s ground floor (“Six Pack” area), next to West elevator tower. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Join the Bear Carnival team for a glass of cava at Junior Bar, specially decorated for the occasion! Enjoy a unique mini-exhibit showcasing the official artwork from all previous Bear Carnival editions. | Book a seat | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 5 | 23:00 06:00 | Bear Glow Carnival Party | Club Kiki | Themed | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🎭🍺🩷 | Hip late-night spot for drag shows, music, and dancing. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Get ready to glow like never before at Bear Glow Party, a pumped-up tribute to our iconic 2019 Neon Beards event! Our volunteers will transform your beard (or anywhere you like) with neon paint, and Kiki’s UV lights will take care of the rest while you dance to camp classics and feel-good tunes. Whether you’re reliving the magic or glowing up for the first time, this is your chance to shine, dance, and light up the night! Session by Paky Chulo DJ | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6
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| Sun 6 | 10:00 12:00 | Bears Buffet Breakfast | Mardi Gras | Food | Free! | 🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Vibrant bar featuring drag shows, themed nights, and a festive ambiance. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Book a seat | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 12:00 17:00 | Bear Beach | Kiosk #5 | Beach | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🍑 | Gay beach kiosk known for cold drinks, lively music and friendly atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Experience Gran Canaria’s iconic gay beach at Maspalomas, where golden dunes meet the Atlantic in a one-of-a-kind setting. Head to Kiosk Number 5, the heart of the gay beach scene, where you’ll find a vibrant, welcoming crowd, refreshing drinks, and the perfect spot to soak up the sun. Whether you’re here to relax, socialize, or take a dip in the ocean, this is a must-visit destination during Bear Carnival. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 17:00 20:00 | Bears in the Dunes: professional photo-shooting | Kiosk #5 | Beach | 50.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑 | Gay beach kiosk known for cold drinks, lively music and friendly atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Get a professional photo shoot at Bear Carnival with Héctor Gómez Herrero, the photographer behind the event’s official images since its first edition. Whether you’re looking for a solo portrait, a couple’s session, or a fun group photo, this 15-30 minute shoot is tailored to your needs, with all high-resolution images included for just 50 €. Don’t miss this chance to take home stunning, pro-quality memories of your time in Gran Canaria! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 13:00 18:00 | Bear Naked XL Boat ⚠️SOLD OUT | Naked Boat | Boat | 75.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑🍺🍽️🚌⚠️ | Locate event | 13:00 | Around Buddies Cafe | Set sail on the Naked XL Boat, Bear Carnival’s hottest cruise, now on a double-sized vessel for even more space, energy, and fun. Enjoy a nudist-friendly atmosphere with no mandatory dress code, a free bar, lunch, and two distinct areas—one for sun-soaked relaxation and another with a more playful, cruisy vibe. If you’re ready for an XL-sized adventure of sun, sea, and seriously hot fun, this is the boat for you! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 12:00 18:00 | Bear-B-Q | Basement Studios | Food | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🍑🍽️ | A unique daytime and evening open-air cruising club with a pool. It doubles as a bungalow complex with a moden industrial decor. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa Evening at VitalSuites Hotel, featuring a 500 sq. meter Thalasso pool (34°C), Jacuzzis, aromatherapy showers, a large hammam, and a Finnish sauna—all in a clothing-optional setting. Just a 5-minute walk from Yumbo, this private luxury spa experience offers the perfect way to unwind without the usual sauna crowd. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event sells out every year! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 6 | 22:00 04:00 | Bears in Harnesses | Tom’s | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Classic men-only bar famed for friendly service and strong drinks. | Open location’s website | Locate event | https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.859169056237960&type=3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7
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| Mon 7 | 10:00 18:00 | Sun’s Out – Cubs Out | Basement Studios | Pool | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑 | A unique daytime and evening open-air cruising club with a pool. It doubles as a bungalow complex with a moden industrial decor. | Open location’s website | Locate event | A both hot and fresh pool party. Session by DJ Trojan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 12:30 16:30 | Waterpark Fun Trip ⚠️SOLD OUT | Aqualand | Pool | 48.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌⚠️ | A fun-filled water park featuring thrilling slides and family-friendly pools. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 11:45 | Yumbo’s main entrance (under the dinosaur sign) | Locate meeting point | Dive into the ultimate bear pool party at Aqualand Maspalomas, the biggest waterpark in the Canary Islands! Every year, this event sells out, turning the park into a bear-filled playground of slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers. Your ticket includes transportation, food, and drinks, so you can focus on having fun with hundreds of bears, chubs, and admirers. It’s not a private event, but with so many of us taking over, it might as well be! | Info&waitlist | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 21:00 04:00 | Follow the Yellow Banner! | All partner bars | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | From a fancy cocktail at a relaxing terrace, to the masculine vibe of our fetish bars, Bear Carnival got you covered! | Please get your drinks from the venues that make this bear week possible! They are all around Yumbo and clearly signed with a yellow banner showing Bear Carnival logo. More info & maps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa Evening at VitalSuites Hotel, featuring a 500 sq. meter Thalasso pool (34°C), Jacuzzis, aromatherapy showers, a large hammam, and a Finnish sauna—all in a clothing-optional setting. Just a 5-minute walk from Yumbo, this private luxury spa experience offers the perfect way to unwind without the usual sauna crowd. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event sells out every year! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 20:00 01:00 | Eurovision Bingo | Wunderbar | Social | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🌟 | Welcoming bar with friendly staff and regular themed events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Book a seat | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 20:30 21:30 | Bear Mini-Golf Open ⚠️SOLD OUT | Minigolf Taidía | Social | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒⚠️ | Fun mini-golf course offering a family-friendly challenge. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Gather your new bear friends, or pop in solo with a big smile. Unleash your competitive spirit, and putt your way through our exciting and challenging course that guarantees laughter and camaraderie. No previous golf or mini-golf knowledge necessary! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 7 | 22:00 04:00 | Bears in Jockstraps | Zoo | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Themed bar offering playful ambiance and lively nighttime shows. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8
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| Tue 8 | 12:00 18:00 | Bears and Wine Trip | Bodega Los Lirios | Trip | 90.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌⚠️ | Historic winery offering tastings and scenic vineyard views. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Mardi Gras | Locate meeting point | Discounts for group bookings (5-10 people) | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 8 | 16:00 19:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Workshop ⚠️SOLD OUT | Casa Agama (ex Aya House) | Relax | 65.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑 | Tranquil retreat featuring yoga sessions and holistic well-being programs. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The Tantra Sessions is a unique wellness experience for the bear community, offering self-awareness, self-love, and male bonding through two introductory workshops and a weekend retreat at Casa Agama, a secluded men-only mountain retreat just 10 minutes from Maspalomas. Led by spirituality teacher Arnie Shivananda, these sessions include meditation, yoga, breathwork, sensual touch, and tantric massage, helping participants overcome insecurities, relax deeply, and build stronger connections. Designed exclusively for Bear Carnival visitors, this beginner-friendly, drug-free program provides a safe, intimate space for emotional healing and self-discovery. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 8 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 8 | 21:00 04:00 | Follow the Yellow Banner! | All partner bars | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | From a fancy cocktail at a relaxing terrace, to the masculine vibe of our fetish bars, Bear Carnival got you covered! | Please get your drinks from the venues that make this bear week possible! They are all around Yumbo and clearly signed with a yellow banner showing Bear Carnival logo. More info & maps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 8 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa Evening at VitalSuites Hotel, featuring a 500 sq. meter Thalasso pool (34°C), Jacuzzis, aromatherapy showers, a large hammam, and a Finnish sauna—all in a clothing-optional setting. Just a 5-minute walk from Yumbo, this private luxury spa experience offers the perfect way to unwind without the usual sauna crowd. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event sells out every year! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 8 | 20:30 21:30 | Bear Mini-Golf Open ⚠️SOLD OUT | Minigolf Taidía | Social | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒⚠️ | Fun mini-golf course offering a family-friendly challenge. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Gather your new bear friends, or pop in solo with a big smile. Unleash your competitive spirit, and putt your way through our exciting and challenging course that guarantees laughter and camaraderie. No previous golf or mini-golf knowledge necessary! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 8 | 20:00 04:00 | Bear Cruising Party | Reds | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Relaxed spot serving a selection of beers, cocktails, and pub games. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wed 9 | 11:30 14:00 | Bear Brunch | AxelBeach | Food | 22.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🍽️ | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Start your day the right way with a delicious and social Bear Carnival brunch at AxelBeach Maspalomas, just 200 meters from Yumbo. Enjoy a generous spread of fresh pastries, cheeses, scrambled eggs, curry chicken, and indulgent desserts, all paired with orange juice, sparkling wine, and coffee. Plus, your ticket includes a day pass to AxelBeach’s pool and wellness area, so you can keep the relaxation going long after brunch is over!+ | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 11:00 12:00 | Health & Strength Workshop by The Bear Trainer | AxelBeach | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻 | 🌟 | Open location’s website | An innovative and free way to approach a healthier lifestyle with men from our community. The Bear Trainers will be ay Axel’s gym for a talk and a demonstration on how anyone can eat, exercise and get fit with very little effort. As certified personal trainers, they will also help with any question about exercise you may have! For example, get realistic and free advice on how to beef up and become a muscle bear, if that’s your goal. Free entry! You can learn more of the online personal training and coaching services by The Bear Trainers at their official website. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 12:00 18:00 | Bear Pool Party ⚠️SOLD OUT | Los Almendros | Pool | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍑🍺⚠️🩷 | Gay-exclusive bungalow resort offering a relaxing, clothing-optional stay. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Get ready for the ultimate bear pool party in Gran Canaria. Join us at Los Almendros for a clothing-optional event where the music is hot, the water is cool, and the energy is unbeatable. Session by DJ Trojan. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa Evening at VitalSuites Hotel, featuring a 500 sq. meter Thalasso pool (34°C), Jacuzzis, aromatherapy showers, a large hammam, and a Finnish sauna—all in a clothing-optional setting. Just a 5-minute walk from Yumbo, this private luxury spa experience offers the perfect way to unwind without the usual sauna crowd. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event sells out every year! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 20:30 21:30 | Bear Mini-Golf Open ⚠️SOLD OUT | Minigolf Taidía | Social | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒⚠️ | Fun mini-golf course offering a family-friendly challenge. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Gather your new bear friends, or pop in solo with a big smile. Unleash your competitive spirit, and putt your way through our exciting and challenging course that guarantees laughter and camaraderie. No previous golf or mini-golf knowledge necessary! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 19:00 23:00 | Bears in Sportswear BBQ ⚠️SOLD OUT | Basement Studios | Food | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🛒🎭🍽️🩷 | A unique daytime and evening open-air cruising club with a pool. It doubles as a bungalow complex with a moden industrial decor. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Throw on your hottest sportswear and join the pack for an evening of great food, fun animations, and an open play area for those who like to get into the game early. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 21:00 23:00 | Bearaoke | Divinity | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Popular show bar offering karaoke nights and lively cabaret performances. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The most fun event on Bear Carnival’s mid-week nights is here! Held at Divinity, Gran Canaria’s biggest karaoke bar, and hosted by our beloved Brian Bear. A professional jury will be ready to judge your skills and charisma! | Register | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 9 | 23:00 04:00 | Bears in Sportswear | Noxon | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🎭🍑🩷 | Trendy lounge and nightclub with a lively dance floor and eclectic music. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Free access to both the outdoor terrace and the cruising area | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Thu 10 | 11:00 18:00 | History & Tapas Tour | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Trip | 90.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌 | Locate event | Buddies | Locate meeting point | Explore Vegueta, the historic heart of Las Palmas, where five centuries of colonial art, architecture, and history come to life. Visit iconic landmarks, a vibrant covered market, and learn how this first Spanish colony influenced Latin American culture. Wrap up the tour with traditional Canarian tapas and drinks, plus free time to enjoy the area before returning to Maspalomas. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 15:30 19:30 | Disco Boat ⚠️SOLD OUT | SuperCat | Boat | 75.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑🍺🍽️🚌⚠️ | Catamaran excursions with onboard entertainment and scenic coastal views. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 14:15 | Yumbo’s main entrance (under the dinosaur sign) | Locate meeting point | Set sail on the legendary Disco Boat trip aboard Europe’s largest catamaran, for a day of sun, sea, and beats. Enjoy a scenic cruise along Gran Canaria’s stunning southwestern coast, with stops for swimming, sunbathing (clothing optional), and relaxing in a thalasso-therapy jacuzzi. With unlimited drinks, a generous meal, and a floating dance floor with an international DJ, this is the ultimate party at sea—sexy sailors, rough pirates, and bears all welcome! Session by Paky Chulo DJ. | Info&waitlist | |||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 16:00 19:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Workshop | Casa Agama (ex Aya House) | Relax | 65.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑 | Tranquil retreat featuring yoga sessions and holistic well-being programs. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The Tantra Sessions is a unique wellness experience for the bear community, offering self-awareness, self-love, and male bonding through two introductory workshops and a weekend retreat at Casa Agama, a secluded men-only mountain retreat just 10 minutes from Maspalomas. Led by spirituality teacher Arnie Shivananda, these sessions include meditation, yoga, breathwork, sensual touch, and tantric massage, helping participants overcome insecurities, relax deeply, and build stronger connections. Designed exclusively for Bear Carnival visitors, this beginner-friendly, drug-free program provides a safe, intimate space for emotional healing and self-discovery. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 21:00 04:00 | Follow the Yellow Banner! | All partner bars | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | From a fancy cocktail at a relaxing terrace, to the masculine vibe of our fetish bars, Bear Carnival got you covered! | Please get your drinks from the venues that make this bear week possible! They are all around Yumbo and clearly signed with a yellow banner showing Bear Carnival logo. More info & maps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 19:00 21:00 | Bears & Burgers & Beers | Buddies | Food | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🍑🍺🍽️ | Friendly bar renowned for classic cocktails and great music. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | Special event with a special menu! Big burgers with chips and two drinks (beer, soft drinks or wine) for just 15€! | Book a seat | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 20:30 21:30 | Bear Bowling ⚠️SOLD OUT | Holiday World | Social | 9.50 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒⚠️ | Entertainment park with rides, bowling, eateries, and family fun. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 20:15 | Join the bears for a fun and social night of bowling at Holiday World, Maspalomas’ recently renovated leisure center, home to the biggest and only professional-level bowling alley in the Canary Islands. We’ll team up in groups of five per lane, making it the perfect way to meet new friends while keeping things affordable. No experience needed—just grab your special bowling shoes (included) and let the game begin! | Info&waitlist | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 10 | 21:00 04:00 | Bear Cruising Party | The Factory | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Largest cruising bar in the Canaries, known for theme nights and late-night gatherings. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fri 11 | 10:00 21:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Retreat | Casa Agama (ex Aya House) | Relax | 245.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑🍺🍽️ | Tranquil retreat featuring yoga sessions and holistic well-being programs. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The Tantra Sessions is a unique wellness experience for the bear community, offering self-awareness, self-love, and male bonding through two introductory workshops and a weekend retreat at Casa Agama, a secluded men-only mountain retreat just 10 minutes from Maspalomas. Led by spirituality teacher Arnie Shivananda, these sessions include meditation, yoga, breathwork, sensual touch, and tantric massage, helping participants overcome insecurities, relax deeply, and build stronger connections. Designed exclusively for Bear Carnival visitors, this beginner-friendly, drug-free program provides a safe, intimate space for emotional healing and self-discovery. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 11 | 10:00 18:00 | All The Fun of the Bears | Basement Studios | Pool | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑 | A unique daytime and evening open-air cruising club with a pool. It doubles as a bungalow complex with a moden industrial decor. | Open location’s website | Locate event | A both hot and fresh pool party. Session by DJ Míkel López | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 11 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 11 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 18:50 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa Evening at VitalSuites Hotel, featuring a 500 sq. meter Thalasso pool (34°C), Jacuzzis, aromatherapy showers, a large hammam, and a Finnish sauna—all in a clothing-optional setting. Just a 5-minute walk from Yumbo, this private luxury spa experience offers the perfect way to unwind without the usual sauna crowd. Early booking is highly recommended, as this event sells out every year! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 11 | 18:00 21:00 | Bears at the Adult Cinema | Hot Scandal Cinema | Cruising | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🍺 | One of the only surviving adult cinemas in Europe! Relive your fantasies! | Open location’s website | Locate event | Step into one of Europe’s last surviving adult cinemas, Hot Scandals, for an exciting evening where erotic movies meet thrilling uncertainty. Feel your heart race as you share intimate glances and discreet touches, unsure if those around you are gay, straight, bi, or simply curious. Located discreetly in the basement of Playa del Inglés’ Cita Centre—it’s nostalgia, fantasy, and sensual adventure combined! Read full guide on this event | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 11 | 21:00 04:00 | Mister Bear Gran Canaria party | Club Kiki | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🍺🩷 | Hip late-night spot for drag shows, music, and dancing. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Election starting at 22:00. Music by DJ Chizz. | Register | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sat 12 | 10:00 21:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Retreat | Casa Agama (ex Aya House) | Relax | 245.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🛒🍑🍺🍽️ | Tranquil retreat featuring yoga sessions and holistic well-being programs. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The Tantra Sessions is a unique wellness experience for the bear community, offering self-awareness, self-love, and male bonding through two introductory workshops and a weekend retreat at Casa Agama, a secluded men-only mountain retreat just 10 minutes from Maspalomas. Led by spirituality teacher Arnie Shivananda, these sessions include meditation, yoga, breathwork, sensual touch, and tantric massage, helping participants overcome insecurities, relax deeply, and build stronger connections. Designed exclusively for Bear Carnival visitors, this beginner-friendly, drug-free program provides a safe, intimate space for emotional healing and self-discovery. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 12 | 12:00 20:00 | Wet & Hairy’s 10th Anniversary (main event) ⚠️SOLD OUT | AxelBeach | Pool | 18.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺⚠️🩷 | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Join Europe’s biggest bear pool party at AxelBeach Maspalomas, featuring a huge pool, foam party, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzis, and an improved dance area, all set in lush tropical gardens. With international DJs and poolside waiters, the event runs from 12:00 to 18:00. Tickets sell out fast, so book in advance and bring swimwear, a towel, suncream, and a social attitude for an unforgettable day just 250 meters from Yumbo Centre. Double DJ set: Paky Chulo & Míkel López | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 12 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 12 | 19:30 23:00 | 10th Anniversary Treasure Hunt (charitable game) | Themed | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🎭🩷 | 19:30 | The Copacabana | Locate meeting point | Join the 10th Anniversary Treasure Hunt at Bear Carnival, starting and finishing at The Copacabana Bar in Yumbo Square, where teams will take on fun challenges across partner bars, capturing digital photos as proof. This is not a race but an opportunity to relive past bear weeks, meet new people, and enjoy the night while supporting Checkpoint Canarias, a local charity providing free STD testing. A minimum donation of 10€ per team is requested, and participants are encouraged to bring a fun souvenir for prize giveaways at the end of the event. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 12 | 23:00 06:00 | 10th Anniversary Carnival Party | Club Kiki | Dance | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🛒🎭🍺 | Hip late-night spot for drag shows, music, and dancing. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Bear Carnival turns 10 with the ultimate anniversary party at Club Kiki, bringing back all the legendary themes—from pirates to Vikings—and celebrating a decade of fun and camaraderie. Dance to non-stop beats, enjoy gogos, and let The Hug Team keep the energy high! Whether you go all out with a costume or just bring your best vibes, this is one night to make history! Double DJ set: Dan Walker & Míkel López | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sun 13 | 10:00 21:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Retreat | Casa Agama (ex Aya House) | Relax | 245.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑🍺🍽️ | Tranquil retreat featuring yoga sessions and holistic well-being programs. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The Tantra Sessions is a unique wellness experience for the bear community, offering self-awareness, self-love, and male bonding through two introductory workshops and a weekend retreat at Casa Agama, a secluded men-only mountain retreat just 10 minutes from Maspalomas. Led by spirituality teacher Arnie Shivananda, these sessions include meditation, yoga, breathwork, sensual touch, and tantric massage, helping participants overcome insecurities, relax deeply, and build stronger connections. Designed exclusively for Bear Carnival visitors, this beginner-friendly, drug-free program provides a safe, intimate space for emotional healing and self-discovery. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 13 | 11:30 14:00 | Bear Brunch | AxelBeach | Food | 22.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🍽️ | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Start your day the right way with a delicious and social Bear Carnival brunch at AxelBeach Maspalomas, just 200 meters from Yumbo. Enjoy a generous spread of fresh pastries, cheeses, scrambled eggs, curry chicken, and indulgent desserts, all paired with orange juice, sparkling wine, and coffee. Plus, your ticket includes a day pass to AxelBeach’s pool and wellness area, so you can keep the relaxation going long after brunch is over! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 13 | 15:30 20:30 | Sunset Boat Trip ⚠️SOLD OUT | Magic III | Boat | 75.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌 | Laid-back catamaran with good relaxing music, and an easygoing crowd. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 14:45 | Yumbo’s main entrance (under the dinosaur sign) | Locate meeting point | End your Bear Carnival experience on a peaceful, unforgettable note with our Sunset Boat, a scenic and intimate cruise along Gran Canaria’s stunning coastline. Aboard the Magic III catamaran, you’ll enjoy breathtaking sunset views, snorkeling opportunities, and encounters with dramatic cliffs and marine life, all while savoring delicious food and unlimited drinks. This is your chance to unwind, raise a toast with new friends, and soak in the last golden moments of an incredible week before heading home! | Info&waitlist | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 13 | 18:00 21:00 | Happy Hour | Bärenhöhle | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Gran Canaria’s original bear bar—the one that started it all! Low prizes and cozy, laid-back atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 13 | 21:00 04:00 | Follow the yellow banner! | All partner bars | Drinks | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | From a fancy cocktail at a relaxing terrace, to the masculine vibe of our fetish bars, Bear Carnival got you covered! | Please get your drinks from the venues that make this bear week possible! They are all around Yumbo and clearly signed with a yellow banner showing Bear Carnival logo. More info & maps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 13 | 22:00 06:00 | DILF Closing Night | Club Kiki | Dance | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🍺 | Hip late-night spot for drag shows, music, and dancing. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Produced by the leading men-only party in the UK. 7 Hour Dance Party! Dance. Cruise. Play.
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