Bears Week Sitges 2026 May Edition

The “International Bears Meeting”, 2025 takes place on the May bank holiday weekend and is the first of two bears weeks taking place in Sitges, the second being the larger Bears Week in September.

  • Bears Week May 2026

    From: Thursday, April 30th, 2026
    To: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

  • The Bear Zone!

    The Street of Joan Tarrida is where all of the action is between Parrots Terrace, Carousel and La Villa

  • Busy Season!

    Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
    To get the best deals and save up to 70%
    Book your hotel early

Sitges Bears Week in May

The International Bears Week takes place on the last weekend of April/The First Weekend in May. The events have included a bear drag brunch, special dinners, beach meetings and more.

  • Visiting Sitges? Stay at the Hotel MIM, located just a few minutes walk from the gay bars and steps from the beach. Featuring spacious rooms, a stunning rooftop deck and a superb day-spa and gym, perfect for a pre-party pump.

The Event

  • Next Edition: April 30th – May 3rd 2026
  • This early‑season celebration arrives just as spring hits Barcelona’s coast.
  • Sitges Bear Week, May edition is smaller than the September edition, but packed with warmth, playful energy, and a strong bear community vibe.
  • About 2,500 attendees versus 8,000+ in September—smoother crowds, easier beach and restaurant access.
  • No seafront bear village—this concentrates evening action around Bear Alley on Joan Tarrida, where clubs, bars and terraces buzz from Happy Hour into the night
  • And each night, a unique theme party with guest DJs at Scandal Night Club.

Evening events

  • Welcome Night at Bears Bar kicks off the festivities around 9 PM, followed by the late-night Welcome Party at Scandal Nightclub (1 AM to 6 AM)
  • Leather and Fetish Meet-up on Friday at Bears Bar, followed by theme nights at Scandal—expect Worker Party, Bear Party and the Sunday Farewell set
  • POP­Air BBQ on Saturday afternoon at Le Patio, with music, food and sun-soaked vibes Instagram +4 Gay Travel 4u +4 Gay Sitges Guide +4 .

Bar crawls & special packs

  • Evening bar routes through sponsor venues offer drink deals included in event packs—perfect for hopping Bear Alley spots from Bears Bar to Man Bar, Industry and others. Get your pass.

Underwear Parties.

  • Don’t miss the very popular Sunday Underbear party in Bears Bar from 5 pm.

Where to Stay?

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Dolce Sitges,    Hotel MiM,    Hotel Medium,    ME Sitges Terramar

Day by Day Schedule

The following events are planned for the 2025 edition. Use it as a guide for 2026.

Daily4:00 PM – Special Bears Relaxation Afternoon at Sauna Sitges: €4 discount ticket included in the “Bears Sitges PACK” exclusively sold at Bears Bar

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Sale of Official Packs and T-Shirts at Bears Bar: Limited stocks available

Sunset – Rooftop Sunset at Sky Bar, Hotel MiM: Free glass of cava and aperitif ticket included in the Bears Sitges Pack

8:00 PM – Bear Route at Sponsor Bars: 50% discount tickets for some bars included in the Bears Sitges Pack

Wednesday9:00 PM – Bears Welcome Night at Bears Bar, the official headquarters of Bears Sitges

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM – Welcome Bears Party at Scandal Nightclub

Thursday9:00 PM – Celebration of Bear’s Bar’s Anniversary as the Official Venue of Bears Sitges with cake and cava

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM – Anniversary Party at Scandal Nightclub

Friday
8:00 PM – Leather and Fetish Meet up

9:00 PM – Barbie Bears Party at Moulin Rose

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM – The Worker Party at Scandal Nightclub

Saturday 2:00 PM – BBQ and Music POP-Air Party at Restaurant Le Patio

9:00 PM – Fetish Night with Gogo at Moulin Rose

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM – The Bear Party at Scandal Nightclub

Sunday 5:00 PM – Underwear Party at Bears Bar

1:00 AM to 6:00 AM – Farewell Party at Scandal Nightclub

Bears Week Galleries

The following are photos taken during Bears Week in Sitges.

Bears Week 2016 – Saturday – Gallery 2

More fun at Bears Week Sitges as the night continues and the town gets busier!

Bears Week 2016 – Saturday Gallery 1

Fun in the bars and on the streets of Sitges during the annual September bear week.

Recommended Hotels in Sitges

Most of the hotels in Sitges are in the centre of the Village. The best options are on the seafront offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean.

Dolce Sitges
5 Star Luxury

Hotel Dolce Sitges



Booking.com

Located a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre of town, this is the only 5 star hotel in Sitges and one of the best!

Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated

Hotel Mim Sitges



Booking.com

New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!

Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location

Hotel Medium Sitges



Booking.com

The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.

Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option

Hotel ME Terramar Sitges



Booking.com

The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.

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