Okay, listen.
If your idea of a good vacation involves hairy men, pool parties, beach days, questionable decisions (mmmmhmm, I see you nodding your head, sis), and an entire city suddenly being overrun with bears… babyyyyy, I have a travel calendar for you to start planning out your 2027.
Because while Pride gets most of the attention, there is a whole other world of LGBTQ+ travel built around bears, cubs, chubs, otters, admirers, and anyone who simply appreciates a man with a little extra meat on his bones.
And let me be clear… they are TRAVELING.
Bear events happen all over the world throughout the year, from Puerto Vallarta and Rio de Janeiro to Sitges, Palm Springs, Bangkok and Amsterdam.
So if you've ever wondered where the biggest bear parties are, when they happen, and which ones are actually worth getting on a plane for, I put together this list for you.
These are my picks for the 10 best bear weeks and bear events around the world in 2027.
🐻 2027 Bear Week Calendar
| # | Bear Week / Event | Destination | 2027 Dates | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BeefDip Bear Week | 🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Jan. 24–31 | 🌴 Tropical bear vacation |
| 2 | Bears Sitges | 🇪🇸 Sitges, Spain | Apr. 29–May 3 | 🇪🇸 European bear experience |
| 3 | Lazy Bear Week | 🇺🇸 Guerneville, California | July 26–Aug. 2 | 🌲 Community + partying |
| 4 | Provincetown Bear Week | 🇺🇸 Provincetown, Massachusetts | July 10–17 | 🏖️ Classic gay vacation |
| 5 | International Bear Convergence (IBC) | 🇺🇸 Palm Springs, California | Feb. 18–22 | ☀️ Pool parties |
| 6 | Maspalomas Bear Carnival | 🇪🇸 Gran Canaria, Spain | Apr. 8–18 | 🏖️ Big European party |
| 7 | Woof Week Rio | 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Jan. 17–24 | 🇧🇷 Latin America |
| 8 | Texas Bear Round-Up (TBRU) | 🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas | Mar. 25–28 | 🤠 Big U.S. bear weekend |
| 9 | Bangkok Songkran Bear Week | 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand | Apr. 12–15 | 💦 Asia |
| 10 | Amsterdam Bear Pride | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands | June 10–13 | 🇳🇱 City + nightlife |
Dates are based on current 2027 event listings and official event sites. The list will continue after this brief interruption
Wanna support my content journey? Check out my OF and subscribe today! I’ll see you over there.. ;) Engage and interact with me… on a more personal level.
Back to the list…
1. BeefDip Bear Week — Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
📅 January 24–31, 2027
Let me just go ahead and say it: BeefDip is THAT bitch.
If you want a bear vacation that combines warm weather, beautiful beaches, pool parties, boat parties, nightlife and thousands of gay men, it is VERY hard to beat Puerto Vallarta.
BeefDip takes over Puerto Vallarta every January, bringing bears and bear admirers from around the world to Mexico's most famous LGBTQ+ beach destination. And the best part?
You don't have to spend the entire week inside a convention center.
You can wake up, grab breakfast, hit the beach, go to a pool party, take a boat cruise, have dinner in Zona Romántica and then stumble into another party at midnight. Basically: eat, swim, drink, flirt, repeat.
The 2027 event runs January 24–31, and the current international bear calendar lists it as one of the major bear gatherings on the global calendar.
Where to Stay for BeefDip Bear Week
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Tryst Puerto Vallarta — Official BeefDip venue, rooftop parties & gay nightlife – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐ Blue Chairs Resort — Beachfront bear-week parties, pool & rooftop action – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Pier 69 — Gay-friendly, adults-only & steps from the action – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Piñata PV Hotel — Men-only hotel in the heart of Zona Romántica – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almar Resort — LGBTQ+ beachfront resort near the Bear Week scene – Click here for rates & availability
2. Bears Sitges — Sitges, Spain
📅 April 29–May 3, 2027
If you've never been to Sitges, let me explain something: The entire town is already gay.
Now imagine adding thousands of bears to that. Sitges is one of Europe's most famous LGBTQ+ beach destinations, and its annual Bears Week brings together bears, cubs, chasers and admirers from all over the world.
You'll find beach days, parties, bars, restaurants and plenty of men walking around town who look like they just stepped out of your favorite gay fantasy.
The May 2027 edition is scheduled for April 29 through May 3.
And honestly, I love Sitges because the destination itself is part of the experience. You're not just attending a bear event — you're vacationing in one of Europe's most famous gay towns.
Where to Stay for Bears Sitges Week
⭐⭐⭐ Platjador Hotel — Seafront stay just minutes from Bear Alley – Great for being close to everything
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Calipolis — Beachfront hotel close to the bear nightlife – Popular Bears Week choice
⭐⭐⭐ Parrots Sitges Hotel — Gay hotel right in the middle of the action – Best for nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐ MiM Sitges — Rooftop pool, spa & walkable to gay nightlife – Best upscale option
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Élite Hotel — Gay men-only stay with clothing-optional rooftop solarium – Best gay-focused option
⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Medium Sitges Park — Central location, courtyard pool & walkable nightlife – Best value option
3. Lazy Bear Week — Guerneville, California
📅 July 26–August 2, 2027
Lazy Bear Week is one of the big dogs of the bear world.
Every summer, more than 2,500 bears descend on Guerneville, in California's Russian River Valley, for a week of pool parties, music, campfires, dancing and community. But here's what makes Lazy Bear different:
It's not just a party. There's a huge community component to it, and the event raises money for charitable causes. The Lazy Bear Fund says the event has raised more than $2.5 million over the years. And then there's the setting. You're surrounded by the California redwoods.
So instead of waking up in another giant hotel in a city, you're hanging out with a bunch of hairy men in the forest.
Honestly? I'm listening.
Where to Stay for Lazy Bear Week
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Woods Cottages & Cabins — Gay-owned, clothing-optional pool & social atmosphere – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highlands Resort — Adults-only LGBTQ+ resort with pool & redwood setting – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ boon hotel + spa — Adults-only boutique escape with pool, spa & redwoods – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ West Sonoma Inn & Spa — Gay-friendly, relaxed & walkable to downtown – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dawn Ranch — Upscale Russian River retreat with cabins, pool & spa – Click here for rates & availability
Get Travel Insurance (Seriously, Don’t Skip This)
Look, I know insurance isn’t the sexy part of planning a trip. But I promise you do NOT want to be the person paying out of pocket for a hospital visit after a scooter accident, some bad street food, or a surprise trip to the ER in a country where you don’t speak the language. I use SafetyWing because it’s built for people like us who bounce from country to country, and you can sign up even after you’ve already left home.
4. Provincetown Bear Week — Provincetown, Massachusetts
📅 July 10–17, 2027
Provincetown is one of those places that every gay man should experience at least once. It's tiny. It's adorable. It's aggressively gay.
And then, for one week every summer, it becomes even gayer and hairier. Provincetown Bear Week brings bears, cubs, chubs, otters and admirers to Cape Cod for an entire week of parties, cruises, pool events, shows, nightlife and beach time.
The 2027 event runs July 10–17.
What I love about Provincetown is that you don't need to plan every minute around the official event. You can spend the afternoon at the beach. Grab dinner. Walk Commercial Street. Have a drink. Run into approximately 47 men you recognize from Instagram. And then somehow end up at a party.
You know how this goes…
Where to Stay for Provincetown Bear Week
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Boatslip Resort — Waterfront, adults-only & home of the legendary Tea Dance – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8 Dyer Hotel — Gay-owned, adults-only boutique with sauna & pool – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Brass Key Guesthouse — Gay-operated, adults-only pool, hot tub & social vibe – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Prince Albert Guest House — Adults-only, gay-friendly & right on Commercial Street – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Gaslamp Bed & Breakfast — Gay-owned, intimate & close to Commercial Street – Click here for rates & availability
5. International Bear Convergence — Palm Springs, California
📅 February 18–22, 2027
If you want pool parties in February, Palm Springs is calling your name. International Bear Convergence — better known as IBC — is one of the major winter bear events in the United States.
The 2027 event runs February 18–22, and organizers are expecting another huge turnout after attendance records were broken in 2026.
The formula is pretty simple: Palm Springs + sunshine + bears + pool parties + DJs + nightlife. During the day, the action centers around pool parties, while nighttime brings dance parties, drag shows, comedy and other events.
Where to Stay for International Bear Convergence
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel ZOSO Palm Springs — Official IBC host hotel & home of the pool parties – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Twin Palms Resort — Gay men's resort, pool-centered & close to IBC – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Descanso Resort — Gay men's resort, relaxed pool scene & Uptown location – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Santiago Resort — Upscale gay men's resort with a social pool vibe – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vista Grande Resort — Clothing-optional gay men's resort & social pool scene – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hacienda at Warm Sands — Luxury gay men's resort with a quieter vibe – Click here for rates & availability
6. Maspalomas Bear Carnival — Gran Canaria, Spain
📅 April 8–18, 2027
Maspalomas is basically gay vacation Disneyland.
You've got beaches. You've got nightlife. You've got the famous dunes. You've got gay resorts everywhere. And then you add one of Europe's biggest bear events.
Maspalomas Bear Carnival runs April 8–18, 2027, making it one of the longest events on this list.
If you want a European bear trip that feels like a full-on vacation rather than simply attending a weekend event, this is a great choice.
Where to Stay for Maspalomas Bear Carnival
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AxelBeach Maspalomas — Bear Carnival events, huge pool & 250m from Yumbo – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Los Almendros — Gay men's bungalows, clothing-optional pool & Bear parties – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ritual Maspalomas — Gay-focused hotel, pool parties & right by Yumbo – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ AquaBeach Maspalomas — Gay men-only, clothing-optional & directly opposite Yumbo – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Club Torso — Gay men-only, clothing-optional & relaxed pool scene – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Villas Blancas — Gay men-only, clothing-optional & tropical garden setting – Click here for rates & availability
7. Woof Week Rio — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
📅 January 17–24, 2027
You already know I'm going to tell you to consider Rio. Because: RIO. Now add bears.
Woof Week is promoted as South America's Bear Week, and the 2027 event runs January 17–24. This is the one for the traveler who wants their bear vacation with a serious dose of Brazilian energy.
Rio already has one of the world's most famous LGBTQ+ nightlife scenes, spectacular beaches and a ridiculous amount of eye candy. Add an international bear crowd and you've got a pretty damn good vacation. And unlike some smaller bear weekends, you're also getting an actual major international destination.
So if you're flying all the way to Brazil, you can build an entire Rio trip around the event.
Where to Stay for Woof Week Rio
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RARO Ipanema Boutique Hotel — LGBTQ+-friendly boutique stay between Ipanema & Copacabana – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arena Ipanema Hotel — Modern beach hotel near Ipanema & Copacabana – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro — Luxury beachfront stay overlooking Ipanema – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sol Ipanema Hotel — Beachfront, rooftop pool & right by Posto 9 – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Arpoador — Beachfront boutique hotel between Ipanema & Copacabana – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ipanema Inn — Boutique hotel steps from the beach & neighborhood nightlife – Click here for rates & availability
8. Texas Bear Round-Up — Dallas, Texas
📅 March 25–28, 2027
Everything is bigger in Texas. Apparently that includes the bears.
Texas Bear Round-Up — or TBRU — began in 1995 and has grown into one of the largest bear events in North America. The 2027 event takes place March 25–28 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
And this isn't just a bunch of people standing around drinking beer.
TBRU has daytime events, nighttime entertainment, parties, community events and charity fundraising. The Dallas Bears say the event and its partners have donated more than $1 million to the local LGBTQ+ community.
There's also a shuttle connecting the host hotel with several of Dallas' major gay bars and nightlife spots, which makes getting around much easier.
Where to Stay for Texas Bear Round-Up
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hyatt Regency Dallas — Official TBRU host hotel & home of the main events – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Omni Dallas Hotel — Downtown luxury with skyline views & easy access to TBRU – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Statler Dallas — Stylish downtown base with bars, pool & nightlife – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown — Boutique-style stay in the heart of downtown – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warwick Melrose Dallas — Historic luxury near Oak Lawn's gayborhood – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Virgin Hotels Dallas — Trendy Design District stay with pool & nightlife – Click here for rates & availability
9. Bangkok Songkran Bear Week — Bangkok, Thailand
📅 April 12–15, 2027
Want to do a bear week in Asia? Bangkok. And if you're going to Bangkok, doing it around Songkran is pretty iconic.
Bangkok Songkran Bear Week runs April 12–15, 2027, right around Thailand's famous water festival. So you've got the bear events happening alongside one of the biggest celebrations in Thailand.
Translation: You are going to get wet…Very wet. LOL!
Songkran is already one of the most fun times of year to visit Thailand, and combining it with Bangkok's LGBTQ+ nightlife and an international bear gathering makes this a particularly interesting option for travelers who want something different from the traditional European and American bear circuit.
And if you've never been to Bangkok before, this could easily become a much bigger Thailand trip.
Bangkok → Chiang Mai → islands → beaches.
Don't threaten me with a good time. Check out more from Thailand here.
Where to Stay for Bangkok Songkran Bear Week
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom — Official host hotel & close to Bangkok's gay nightlife – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amara Bangkok Hotel — Rooftop pool, Silom location & close to the gay scene – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pullman Bangkok Hotel G — Steps from Silom's gay nightlife, with rooftop city views – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok — Gay-popular, pool & walkable to Silom bars – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐ ibis Styles Bangkok Silom — Modern, affordable & right on Silom Road – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ COMO Metropolitan Bangkok — Upscale, gay-friendly & close to Silom nightlife – Click here for rates & availability
10. Amsterdam Bear Pride — Amsterdam, Netherlands
📅 June 10–13, 2027
Amsterdam is one of those cities that just works for a gay vacation.
It's walkable. It's beautiful. It's international. And there's a gay bar seemingly every five feet.
Amsterdam Bear Pride brings the bear community together for a weekend in June, with the 2027 event scheduled for June 10–13.
This is a great option if you want a city break rather than a traditional resort-style bear vacation.
You can spend your days exploring Amsterdam's canals and museums, grab dinner, hit the bear events at night and still have plenty of time to experience the city.
Amsterdam's tourism organization also highlights a range of LGBTQI+-friendly hotels throughout the city, so you don't necessarily need to stay in a specifically gay hotel to feel welcome.
Where to Stay for Amsterdam Bear Pride
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quentin Golden Bear Hotel — Gay-friendly, central & on Kerkstraat's gay scene – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel Mercier — Boutique Jordaan stay with LGBTQ+ history – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ W Amsterdam — Luxury, rooftop pool & LGBTQ+-friendly central location – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amistad Hotel — Gay-friendly, intimate & close to Reguliersdwarsstraat – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pulitzer Amsterdam — Luxury canal houses near the Homomonument – Click here for rates & availability
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam — Historic luxury in the heart of the city – Click here for rates & availability
So… Which Bear Week Should You Go To?
Okay, now for the important part.
Because not every bear event is the same.
🌴 Best Tropical Bear Week: BeefDip
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
If you want sunshine, beaches, pools, boats and nightlife, this is my pick. You also get the advantage of staying in one of the world's most established gay travel destinations.
My rating: 10/10
??🇸 Best European Bear Week: Sitges
Sitges, Spain
If you've never been to Sitges, GO. The combination of the town, beaches, nightlife and bear crowd makes this one of the easiest recommendations on the list.
My rating: 9.5/10
🌲 Best for Community: Lazy Bear
Guerneville, California
Lazy Bear feels different. There's a genuine community and charitable component, and the redwood setting makes it unlike almost any other bear event.
My rating: 9.5/10
🏳️🌈 Best Classic Gay Vacation: Provincetown
Provincetown, Massachusetts
If you want the classic American gay summer experience, it's hard to beat P-Town. And during Bear Week? Baby…
My rating: 9/10
☀️ Best Winter Bear Escape: IBC
Palm Springs, California
If you're trying to escape cold weather and want pool parties with thousands of bears, this is your girl.
My rating: 9/10
🏖️ Best Long European Party: Maspalomas
Gran Canaria, Spain
The event lasts more than a week, and you're staying in one of Europe's best LGBTQ+ vacation destinations.
That's a win.
My rating: 9/10
🇧🇷 Best Latin American Adventure: Woof Week Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
For travelers who want their bear vacation to feel like an actual international adventure, Rio is the move.
My rating: 8.5/10
Do You Have to Be a Bear to Attend Bear Week?
Absolutely not. And please don't overthink this. Bear communities include bears, cubs, chubs, otters, admirers, chasers and plenty of people who don't neatly fit into one category.
If you're attracted to the men there and you're respectful of the community, you're probably going to have a good time.
You don't need to show up with a 10-inch beard and a membership card. Although… if you have the beard, by all means.
What's the Biggest Bear Week in the World?
There isn't one universally agreed-upon ranking because different events measure attendance differently.
But Sitges, Lazy Bear Week, Provincetown, IBC, BeefDip and Maspalomas are all among the major international bear events worth knowing about.
Lazy Bear Fund says more than 2,500 bears attend its annual event, while IBC describes its event as welcoming thousands of bears from around the world.
The best event for you, however, depends on what kind of trip you're looking for.
My 2027 Bear Travel Bucket List
If I were building a bear travel calendar for 2027, I'd probably prioritize:
January: BeefDip 🇲🇽
February: IBC 🇺🇸
April: Maspalomas 🇪🇸
April/May: Sitges 🇪🇸
June: Amsterdam 🇳🇱
July: Provincetown 🇺🇸
July/August: Lazy Bear 🇺🇸
And if you're really committed?
You could build one hell of a Bear World Tour.
Because honestly…
Why choose one when you can collect them all? 🐻🌎
Related Posts:
Galle Face, Kollupitiya or Colombo 7? The best hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from the Taj Samudra (where I’m staying) to rooftop pools on a budget.