Event Dates
From: Friday, November 20, 2026
To: Friday, November 20, 2026
Get ready for another Massive Bear Dance in Dallas!
BearDance returns to the Dallas Eagle for NovemBearDance, bringing bears, cubs, otters, chasers and friends together for a Friday night of deep house sounds and a packed dance floor.
- Stay at Warwick Melrose Hotel, an elegant Oak Lawn hotel close to Dallas’ main gay nightlife district and a short rideshare from the Dallas Eagle.
NovemBearDance – The Party
- Next Event: Friday, November 20, 2026.
- NovemBearDance takes over the Dallas Eagle from 8pm-2am Saturday morning.
- BearDance encourages flannel, leather, harnesses and other gear, but there is no compulsory dress code.
- Expect a crowd of bears, cubs, otters, chasers and friends.
- The party uses the Dallas Eagle’s indoor spaces and patio.
- The 2026 DJ lineup is awaiting announcement.
- Entry is 21+ with valid photo ID.
- BearDance is a nonprofit organisation raising funds for LGBTQ+ charities.
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NovemBearDance 2026
- The November edition has a more relaxed feel than BearDance’s huge TBRU production, with the Dallas Eagle providing a natural home for the bear, leather and gear crowd.
- Doors open at 8pm, giving you six hours of music and dancing before the Eagle’s 2am closing time.
- Flannel fits the NovemBearDance theme, with leather, harnesses and shirtless looks encouraged by the promoter.
The Venue
Dallas Eagle – 525 S Riverfront Blvd, Dallas.
- Dallas Eagle is the city’s leather, bear and gear-focused gay bar.
- The venue attracts leathermen, bears, rubber guys, pups and the wider gay community.
- Leather and fetish gear are encouraged but not required.
- Lockers are available if you want to change after arriving.
- The Eagle Grill serves food on site.
- Entry is strictly 21+ with valid photo ID.
- Free parking is available for customers, with rideshare recommended if you’re drinking.
Tickets are available through BearDance.
Where to Stay in Dallas
Stay around Oak Lawn or Uptown rather than beside the Dallas Eagle. You’ll be close to the Cedar Springs gay bars, with the party a short rideshare away.
- Warwick Melrose Hotel – Best for the gay scene. Historic four-star hotel in Oak Lawn with spacious rooms, an outdoor pool and spa, close to Cedar Springs.
- Canopy By Hilton Dallas Uptown – Best for Uptown. Contemporary four-star hotel with a rooftop bar, modern rooms and restaurants within easy reach.
- Virgin Hotels Dallas – Best for the party. Stylish Design District hotel with a rooftop pool, lively public spaces and a convenient location for reaching the Dallas Eagle.
- The Joule Dallas – Best for luxury. Five-star downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, spa and sophisticated rooms.
Gay Dallas – Before the Party
Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs are the centre of gay nightlife in Dallas. Have drinks there before taking a rideshare to the Dallas Eagle.
- Hidden Door – 5025 Bowser Ave. Long-running gay neighbourhood bar with a large patio and a loyal bear crowd. One of the best fits for NovemBearDance visitors.
- Round-Up Saloon – 3912 Cedar Springs Road. Iconic gay country-western bar with a large dance floor, several bars, karaoke and regular two-step and line-dancing sessions.
- JR’s Bar & Grill – 3923 Cedar Springs Road. Long-running gay bar on the Strip with drinks, music videos and an upstairs patio overlooking Cedar Springs.
- Dallas Woody’s – 4011 Cedar Springs Road. Gay sports and video bar with big screens, karaoke, entertainment and a sociable neighbourhood crowd.
- Alexandre’s – 4026 Cedar Springs Road. Intimate LGBTQ+ bar serving cocktails with regular live music, jazz and cabaret.
- Station 4 – 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Large LGBTQ+ nightclub with a substantial dance floor, multiple bars, patio and the Rose Room drag theatre.
BearDance in Dallas
- BearDance is a Dallas nonprofit producing bear-focused parties that raise money for LGBTQ+ charities.
- The organisation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local organisations since launching in 2009.
- NovemBearDance is its autumn event, with the larger annual BearDance taking place during Texas Bear Round-Up.
Other BearDance Events
Period Event Fri 20th Nov 2026 NovemBearDance – Dallas Eagle March 2027 BearDance during TBRU – Date awaiting confirmation Other Gay Events in Dallas
- Texas Bear Round-Up – March. One of the largest bear gatherings in the United States, bringing thousands of bears and admirers to Dallas.https://www.gaytravel4u.com/event/dallas-gay-pride/
- Dallas Pride – Annual Pride celebrations with a parade, festival and parties across the city.
- Purple Party Dallas – Spring. Major circuit weekend with pool parties, dance events and international DJs.
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