Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 31, 2026
To: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Calling all bears! Bear Markett is Rome’s biggest bear party for bears, lovers, and hot guys!
Calling all bears! Bear Markett is Rome’s biggest bear party for bears, lovers, and hot guys! Its Bull Markett spin-off is edgier, cruiser and hornier.
- Stay close to the party at the “Fabulous” rated Sonder Testaccio, featuring spacious rooms with excellent amenities and great WiFi, set in a quiet but central neighbourhood, close to the markets and bars
The Party – “Bull Markett”
- Next Addition Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Halloween Edition.
- Bull Markett returns for Halloween with DJ Paky Chulo, a late-night soundtrack and a crowd of bears and their admirers.
- This is the adult club edition of Bear Markett, with the emphasis on attraction, cruising and a more uninhibited atmosphere.
- Halloween looks fit the theme. The announcement does not state a compulsory costume or dress code.
- Admission is €5 throughout the night, with entry reserved for ARCO members.
- Check membership arrangements before attending.
The Venue
- Skyline Club, located on Via Pontremoli 36, approximately 2 km from the gay bars beside the Colosseum.
- Combines three distinct spaces: a compact disco area, a separate bar for drinks and conversation, and a Hot Area dedicated to cruising.
- The cruising section includes cabins, a darkroom, glory holes and a sling.
- Separate smoking room, air conditioning and a cloakroom; personal lockers cost €3.
- From Termini, take Metro A towards Anagnina and get off at San Giovanni, then walk to Via Pontremoli 36.
- From Pigneto’s pre-party bars, take Metro C from Pigneto to San Giovanni, or use a taxi for a direct journey.
- For the return after the party, plan on a taxi rather than relying on the metro.
Before the Party
- Start in Pigneto for neighbourhood bars, creative cocktails and a queer crowd before heading to Skyline.
- Malo Glitter Bar, Via Fanfulla da Lodi 3: Our pick for a camp start, with signature cocktails, light bites and a programme of drag, cabaret and karaoke. Opens at 19:00 on Saturdays.
- Magnebevo, Via del Pigneto 93 / Via Macerata 3: Perfect for an aperitivo, inventive cocktails and food, including the house meatballs. Opens daily from 18:00, making it a useful first stop.
- Have food and drinks at one, or visit both, then take a taxi to Skyline. Pigneto gives you a different slice of Rome’s nightlife away from the Colosseum bars.
Signature Editions
Date & Time Event Venue January New Year / Rome Bears Week Previous editions included a Company Club Roma collaboration at Piper Club. June to Sept Summer Edition Special Summer edition at AREA at Jazz&Image. June Pride Edition Part of the La Pride Croisette at Terme di Caracalla. Where to stay?
- Hotel Duca d’Alba: Characterful four-star hotel in Monti, ideal for local restaurants and drinks near the gay bars close to the Colosseum before the party.
- Hotel Artemide: Great central location, complete with a spa and rooftop dining, with a taxi journey to Skyline.
- UNA Hotels Decò Roma: Four-star accommodation near Termini, practical for airport trains and Metro A connections.
- Yes Hotel: Compact three-star base, close to the train station and within easy reach of the city’s top attractions.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
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The Duca d’Alba is located in the heart
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Address: Via Macerata 3 / Via del Pigneto 93, Rome 00176
Address: Via Faleria, 9, 00183 Roma RM, Italy
Address: Via Fanfulla da Lodi 3, Rome 00176
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