Event Dates
From: Sunday, November 8, 2026
To: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Get up close and furry with the hottest bears on the Island during the Mad Bear Beach pool parties, held during Summer and Winter Pride.
Mad Bear brings Madrid’s famous bear party to Gran Canaria for three afternoons of poolside music, sexy bear go-gos and a crowd of bears, cubs, otters and chasers celebrating Maspalomas Winter Pride.
- Visiting for the parties? Stay at Gold by Marina, an adults-only hotel with two pools, spacious rooms and a late breakfast service, just a short walk from the Yumbo Centre.
The Party
- Next Edition: Sunday, November 8, 2026 To Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
- Time: 12:00-20:00, as currently listed.
- Location: Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria.
- Music: Guest DJs playing house and pool party anthems.
- Entertainment: Bear go-gos, poolside dancing and afternoon drinks.
- Crowd: Bears, cubs, otters, chasers and admirers from across Europe.
- Admission: Individual tickets available, with one drink included according to the existing event guide.
- Organiser: Mad Bear.
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What to Expect
Mad Bear takes the bear party out of the nightclub and into the sunshine, with three afternoons built around swimming, music and meeting guys from the international bear scene.
- Expect a predominantly male crowd of hairy bears, stocky guys, muscle bears and younger cubs, with plenty of speedos, swim shorts and shirtless dancing.
- Guest DJs provide a soundtrack of house and familiar party tracks, with bear go-gos performing around the pool.
- The afternoon format makes it easy to combine the parties with Winter Pride’s evening celebrations, particularly for visitors staying around the Yumbo Centre.
- Each edition has its own ticket, so check the date and venue carefully before booking.
The Schedule
Date & Time Event Venue Sun 8 Nov
12:00-20:00Mad Bear Pool Party AxelBeach Maspalomas
Avenida de Tirajana 32Tue 10 Nov
12:00-20:00Mad Bear Pool Party AxelBeach Maspalomas
Avenida de Tirajana 32Fri 13 Nov
12:00-20:00Mad Bear Pool Party Los Almendros
Avenida de Francia 3The Venues
The first two parties take place at AxelBeach Maspalomas, Avenida de Tirajana 32, close to the Yumbo Centre. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool, sun terraces and a pool bar used for special Pride events.
The final Friday party moves to Los Almendros, an LGBTQ+ bungalow resort opposite the Cita Centre, with a large pool, sun terraces, pool bar, Jacuzzi and gym.
- Both venues are in Playa del Inglés, within walking distance of the main gay nightlife.
- Los Almendros is approximately 12-15 minutes on foot from the Yumbo Centre.
- Tickets: Book through the official Mad Bear ticket shop.
Before and After the Party
The parties start at midday, so most visitors head straight to the pool. Afterwards, the Yumbo Centre is the natural meeting point for drinks, dinner and the Winter Pride nightlife.
- Bärenhöhle – Yumbo Centre, local 151/9. A long-established bear bar decorated with hundreds of teddy bears, attracting mature guys, cubs and regular visitors from Germany and northern Europe.
- Hummel Hummel – Yumbo Centre, local 141/1-2. One of Gran Canaria’s oldest gay bars, popular with mature men and a relaxed crowd for evening drinks.
- Junior Bar – Yumbo Centre, local 111/13. A small gay bar with a sociable terrace, pop music and a mixed-age crowd.
- Cruise Bar – One of Gran Canaria’s established bear and leather bars, attracting men looking for a cruisier atmosphere after the pool parties.
Where to Stay
Playa del Inglés is the most convenient base for Mad Bear, particularly around the Yumbo Centre and Avenida de Tirajana. These hotels offer a mix of beach access, resort facilities and quieter accommodation away from the late-night bars.
- Hotel Parque Tropical – A characterful hotel surrounded by gardens, with a large outdoor pool, spacious rooms and easy access to Playa del Inglés beach.
- SOL by Meliá Barbacan – Spacious apartments and bungalows with garden terraces, pools and a location close to the Yumbo Centre.
- Bohemia Suites & Spa – An adults-only luxury hotel near the beach, with two outdoor pools, a spa and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the dunes.
- Hotel Riu Palace Maspalomas – An adults-only five-star hotel beside the dunes, with two swimming pools, landscaped gardens and a spa.
Other Mad Bear Events
Mad Bear hosts several major bear celebrations across Spain, from Madrid’s winter festival to the summer pool and beach parties in Torremolinos.
- Mad Bear Madrid – December. Eight days of bear parties, fetish nights, cruising and socials in Chueca.
- Mad Bear Beach Festival Torremolinos – August 2027. The main summer bear festival, with beach parties, pool events and club nights.
- Mad Bear Beach Pool Party – The annual pool party at Hotel Ritual in Torremolinos, returning in August 2027.
- Mad Bear Beach Parties – Sunset beach parties at Eden Beach Club during Mad Bear Torremolinos, with 2027 dates awaiting confirmation.
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