MARCH 19-29, 2026
🌟 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” ticket. OTD tickets would be available only if the event is not sold out. Please book online when possible to avoid dissapointment
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Total: 72 events (33% with free access)
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PRE-BEAR WEEK
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| Tue 17 | 17:00 | Bear Tantra Retreat | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 18 | Bear Tantra Retreat | 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 19
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| Thu 19 | Bear Tantra Retreat | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 19 | 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 19 | 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 19 | 22:00 04:00 | The Dark Lairs Opening | Strong Construction | Hot | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Popular fetish-themed bar with a buzzing evening crowd. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 20
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| Fri 20 | 11:30 14:00 | Bear Brunch (I) | AxelBeach | Food | 25.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🍽️ | 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 20 | 13:30 19:00 | 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 | 13:30 | 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 20 | 19:00 21:15 | Bear Spa (I) ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 19:00 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa (TBC) 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 20 | 19:30 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 20 | 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 20 | 21:00 23:00 | Solo Bears Social | The Bistro | Social | 16.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🛒🍺🍽️🩷 | With its colorful, welcoming décor and proudly gay-friendly vibe, The Bistro lets you choose your mood: a peaceful terrace or a cozy indoor space, just 150 meters from Axel Hotel Maspalomas. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Kick off Bear Carnival 2026 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 20 | 22:00 04:00 | Glow Powers Carnival Party | Club Kiki | Dance | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🎭🍑🍺🩷 | Hip late-night spot for drag shows, music, and dancing. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Light up the night! Our legendary Bear Glow party just got powered up! This is the disco event where UV magic, neon colors, crazy costumes and camp classics collide for an unforgettable night. Our volunteer team will be on hand to transform your beard (or anywhere else you fancy) with neon paint, making you glow under Kiki’s dazzling UV lights. Then, hit the dance floor as our DJ spins the funniest, campiest, and most feel-good tunes. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 21
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| Sat 21 | 12:00 18:00 | Superwoof 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 21 | 18:00 21:00 | Doctor Woof’s Cabaret Soirée & Buffet | AxelBeach | Themed | 55.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🍺🍽️ | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | DOUBLE-TICKET: SOIRÉE + DISCO. As Maspalomas Carnival explodes into street-party chaos around Yumbo, this offers a calmer, more refined alternative just steps away. Guests settle in poolside, enjoy a relaxed Mediterranean buffet as the evening light fades, and ease into the night with good food, drinks, and a grown-up atmosphere that feels worlds apart from the crowds. Doctor Woof’s Cabaret Soirée then takes over: a warm, witty dinner cabaret led by a big, camp, bearded Time Lord in heels. Blending smooth live vocals, storytelling, gentle mischief, and musical theatre moments, Doctor Woof delivers charm without chaos—camp but never crude. It’s a welcoming shelter event where you can laugh, unwind, and enjoy quality entertainment before continuing the night entirely on your own terms. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 21 | 21:00 01:00 | Open-Air Carnival Disco | AxelBeach | Dance | 18.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🎭🍺🩷 | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | If you were here in 2024, you already know: an Open-Air Disco at Axel is something special, and on Grand Parade night the energy of Maspalomas Carnival goes into overdrive. We go big with spectacular lighting, powerful sound, and our favourite DJs delivering a full Carnival dance experience where every Bear Carnival visitor is expected on the dancefloor. While many gay clubs in the resort are overcrowded—or don’t even open that night—Axel becomes your private, bear-exclusive safe space, with our signature commercial dance and house mix, a well-stocked bar, beautifully lit gardens to relax between tracks, and of course our legendary cruising area. 21:00–01:00, open air by the pool and gardens of Axel Maspalomas, with a combined ticket available if you’re also joining Doctor Woof’s Cabaret Soirée & Tapas Buffet beforehand. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22
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| Sun 22 | 10:00 12:00 | Bears Buffet Breakfast | Mardi Gras | Food | 1€/item | 🐻🐻 | 🆓🚪 | Vibrant bar featuring drag shows, themed nights, and a festive ambiance. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Book a seat | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 22 | 10:00 18:00 | Bear Pool Party & BBQ | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 22 | 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 22 | 13:00 18:00 | Bear Naked Boat | Naked Boat | Boat | 75.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑🍺🍽️🚌⚠️ | Locate event | 13:00 | Around Buddies Cafe | Set sail on 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! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 22 | 14:00 16:00 | Bear Stretch and Meditation Training | Kiosk #5 | Relax | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🛒🍑 | Gay beach kiosk known for cold drinks, lively music and friendly atmosphere. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Facilitator: Ash, from Smash, Mind & Soul. Listen to the sound of the waves as you move through a stretch flow routine — a gentle sequence combining stretching and flowing poses to improve flexibility, strength and balance. The session continues with a short meditation and a moment to practise gratitude and intention setting. Suitable for any bear or chaser, this is a perfect way to nurture the mind… and ease any aches and tightness before an adventurous bear week | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 22 | 17:00 20:00 | Bears in the Dunes: professional photo-shooting ⚠️SOLD OUT | 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! | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sun 22 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa (II) ⚠️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 (TBC) 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 22 | 19:30 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 22 | 21:00 02:00 | Bears in Harnesses | Tom’s | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓 | Classic men-only bar famed for friendly service and strong drinks. | Open location’s website | Locate event | One of the staples of the bear week, at one of the best-attended men-only terraces of Yumbo Centre. Tom’s: where fetish bears gather… and not just for the hot pics! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23
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| Mon 23 | 09:45 18:00 | Bear Naked Hike ⚠️SOLD OUT | Doramas Rainforest | Trip | 65.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑🚌⚠️ | Located in northern Gran Canaria, this protected rural park—named after a 15th-century aboriginal warrior—is known for its high ecological and scenic value. Its rugged landscape features ravines, volcanic cones, and an extensive trail network between 600 and 1,000 metres in altitude. The park hosts a rich ecosystem with around 400 plant species, including 30 endemic to Gran Canaria. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 09:45 | Buddies | Locate meeting point | This experience is about freedom, trust, and feeling at home in your own skin, not exhibitionism. The Bear Naked Hike is a unique guided nude walk for bear gay men, set in Gran Canaria’s remote volcanic landscapes and designed to foster self-acceptance, body confidence, and authentic connection in a relaxed, respectful atmosphere. Carefully planned and legally sound, it offers privacy, safety, and discretion, and often becomes one of Bear Week’s most powerful moments of shared acceptance. | Info&waitlist | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 23 | 12:00 18:00 | Unmasked & Unleashed Pool Party | 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! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 23 | 11:45 16:30 | AquaBears: The Waterpark Takeover | 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! | Buy ticket | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 23 | 19:00 21:15 | Bear Spa (III) ⚠️SOLD OUT | VitalSuites | Relax | 35.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍑⚠️ | Upscale hotel and spa offering panoramic views of Maspalomas Golf Course. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 19:00 | VitalSuite’s door | Indulge in two hours of pure relaxation at our exclusive Bear Spa (TBC) 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 23 | 19:30 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 23 | 20:00 01:00 | Eurovision Night | Wunderbar | Social | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🌟 | Welcoming bar with friendly staff and regular themed events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Book a seat | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mon 23 | 20:30 21:30 | Balls of Justice Mini-Golf Open (I) ⚠️SOLD OUT | Minigolf Taidía | Social | 12.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺⚠️ | 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 23 | 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 23 | 22:00 04:00 | Bears in Jockstraps | Zoo | Hot | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Themed bar offering playful ambiance and lively nighttime shows. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tue 24 | 12:30 17:30 | Bear Finca Escape | PepeOil Chili Plantation | Trip | 95.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🛒🍺🍽️🚌 | PepeOil Chili Plantation is a small but fiery oasis just 5 minutes from Maspalomas, where sun, volcanic soil, and obsession-level care come together to grow seriously characterful chilies. Here, flavor comes first: intense heat, deep aroma, and a hands-on, from-plant-to-bottle philosophy that turns local peppers into sought-after gourmet oils and sauces. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 12:30 | The Copacabana | Locate meeting point | All-inclusive agri-tourism and gourmet experience, just 15 minutes from Maspalomas. Step away from the intensity of our beach resort and enjoy a few hours in a real working finca in rural Gran Canaria. Bear Finca Escape is a calm, authentic agri-tourist experience designed as a perfect contrast to nightlife and crowds — close, unhurried and fully taken care of. | Buy ticket | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 24 | 14:30 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 | 14:30 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 24 | 16:00 19:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Workshop (I) | Casa Agama (ex Aya House) | Relax | 65.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🚪🛒🍑 | Tranquil retreat featuring yoga sessions and holistic well-being programs. | Open location’s website | Locate event | You will be informed personally | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 24 | 19:00 21:15 | Bear Spa (IV) ⚠️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 (TBC) 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 24 | 19:30 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 24 | 20:00 04:00 | Bear Hot Party | Reds | Hot | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍑🍺 | Relaxed spot serving a selection of beers, cocktails, and pub games. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 24 | 20:30 21:30 | Balls of Justice Mini-Golf Open (II) | Minigolf Taidía | Social | 12.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒⚠️ | 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! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 24 | 21:00 23:00 | Solo Bears Social (II) | The Copacabana | Social | 16.50 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🩷 | Brazilian-inspired bar serving tropical cocktails and hosting themed parties. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Discover Bear Carnival 2026 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tue 24 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 25
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| Wed 25 | 12:00 18:00 | Doctor Woof presents ‘Bears & Wine’ | 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 | Hosted by bear celebrity and live singer Doctor Woof! Expect an afternoon of amazing home cooked food, live music and of course lots of wine in this vineyard tour. CanCanaria team is excited to invite you on a tour of Bodega Los Lirios, situated within the stunning landscape of the Bandama Volcano, just south of Las Palmas. This family-run vineyard has maintained wine production for over a century and produces some of the best traditional Canarian wines of the archipelago. After the tour the real fun begins, don’t think standing around smelling wine, we intend to enjoy this amazing wine, accompanied by local food and live music. This experience is more like going to a favourite restaurant, with great company and spectacular views. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 25 | 11:30 14:00 | Bear Brunch (II) | AxelBeach | Food | 25.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🍽️ | 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 25 | 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 25 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa (V) ⚠️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 (TBC) 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 25 | 19:30 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 25 | 19:00 23:00 | Superbears in Singlets 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 most heroic 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 25 | 20:30 21:30 | Balls of Justice Mini-Golf Open (III) | Minigolf Taidía | Social | 12.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒⚠️ | 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! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wed 25 | 22:00 04:00 | Superbears in Singlets | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 26
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| Thu 26 | 12:00 18:00 | The Splashmen Pool Party ⚠️SOLD OUT | Ritual | Pool | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🍑🍺🍽️🚌⚠️🩷 | Hip LGBTQ+ lodging boasting sleek accommodations, a vibrant pool scene, and frequent social gatherings. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 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. | Info&waitlist | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 26 | 16:00 19:00 | The Tantra Sessions: Bear Workshop (II) | 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 26 | 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 | 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 26 | 19:30 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 26 | 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 26 | 21:00 23:00 | Bearaoke | Divinity | Themed | Free! | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🆓🩷 | Popular show bar offering karaoke nights and lively cabaret performances. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 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! | Register | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thu 26 | 21:00 04:00 | Bear Hot Party | The Factory | Hot | 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 27 | 10:00 18:00 | Cape Off, Guns Out Pool Party | Basement Studios | Hot | 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 27 | 17:30 20:00 | Bear Swedish Massage Workshop ⚠️SOLD OUT | AxelBeach | Relax | 🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺 | Trendy LGBTQ+ hotel with stylish rooms, a lively pool area, and regular events. | Open location’s website | Locate event | Axel’s main door | Led by our official masseur David Stevenson from Soothing Kneads (now based in Torremolinos), this hands-on workshop introduces the core techniques of the traditional Nordic back massage. Guests will work in pairs, rotating over massage tables to practise each technique safely and respectfully. A brand-new signature experience designed to relax heroes, recharge bodies, and add calm power to your favourite bear week. | Info&waitlist | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 27 | 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 27 | 19:00 21:00 | Bear Spa (VI) | 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 (TBC) 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! | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 27 | 19:30 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 27 | 21:00 04:00 | Mister Bear Gran Canaria | 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 | Register | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri 27 | 23:30 04:00 | Mister Bear Gran Canaria Afterparty | Cruise Bar | Hot | 10.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🍺 | One of the first bear clubs in the country, combining both a nice terrace overlooking Yumbo with an indoor cruising bar. Under new management since 2025. | Open location’s website | Locate event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sat 28 | 12:00 20:00 | Wet & Hairy Pool Party (main event) | 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. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 28 | 19:30 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 28 | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sat 28 | 23:00 06:00 | Superwoof Carnival Party | Club Kiki | Dance | 15.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻🐻 | 🚪🛒🎭🍑🍺⚠️ | Hip late-night spot for drag shows, music, and dancing. | Open location’s website | Locate event | The ultimate carnival party lands at Club Kiki, bringing back all the legendary superhero—and villain—tropes you love. Dance to nonstop beats, enjoy go-go action, get amazed by our unique laser show, and let The Hug Team keep the energy sky-high. Whether you go all out with a costume or just bring your best vibes, this is a night built for bold looks, big moves, and unforgettable moments. | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sun 29 | 11:30 14:00 | Bear Brunch (III) | AxelBeach | Food | 25.00 € | 🐻🐻 | 🛒🍺🍽️ | 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 29 | 15:30 20:30 | Sunset Boat ⚠️SOLD OUT | Magic III | Boat | 75.00 € | 🐻🐻🐻 | 🌟🛒🍺🍽️🚌 | Laid-back catamaran with good relaxing music, and an easygoing crowd. | Open location’s website | Locate event | 14:30 | 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 29 | 19:30 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 29 | 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 29 | 22:00 06:00 | Endgame Night by DILF | 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. Dance. Cruise. Play! DJ: Eddy Murf | Buy ticket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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