Event Dates
From: Thursday, March 19, 2026
To: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Ireland’s biggest and best bear event returns to Dublin each March. 4 days of parties and events including the Mr Bear Ireland competition.
Ireland’s biggest and best bear event returns to Dublin each March. Four days of parties and events including the Mr Bear Ireland competition.
- Visiting Dublin? Stay on or close to Stephen’s Green, one of the best addresses in the city and close to all the best shops, bars and restaurants. Stay at the “Superb” rated Trinity Townhouse with spacious rooms and suites, located steps from the city’s top attractions.
Dublin Bear Weekend
- Next Edition: Thursday 19th March 2026 – Sunday 22nd March 2026.
- Bear Feile is a great mix of fun, fur and good old Irish hospitality.
- With a number of social opportunities, drinks, music and sightseeing, the event is a great way of catching up with old friends and making some new ones.
- Bear Feile highlights include a traditional session of Irish Music, guest DJS, live shows, the Bear Bus tour, Bear Bingo and more.
- Don’t Miss the election of Mr Bear Ireland on Saturday night hosted by the world famous Panti Bliss!
- Full day-by-day program to be confirmed.
- Stay close to all of the city’s major attractions and the Bear Feile parties at The Morgan with beautiful large rooms and a cool vibe.
Thursday 19th March 2026
5pm–8pm Meet & Greet & Registration – Kick off Béar Féile 2026, pick up passes and meet the Dublin Bears crew. Penny Lane, Dublin Evening Welcome Night – Opening party with DJ Gerry Moore setting the tone for the weekend. Bridie’s Bar, Dublin Friday 20th March 2026
5pm–8pm Béar Céili – Social session at Street 66 with Booster and plenty of bear banter. Street 66, Dublin Late night FUR! – Big Friday party with DJs Paddy Fabulous and Neal O’Hara. DV8, Dublin Saturday 21st March 2026
Daytime Bingo Disco – Camp bingo and party hosted by MC Shane with DJ Aggie. Pantibar, Dublin Evening Mr Bear Ireland Competition – Panti Bliss hosts the flagship contest with music from Blacktye and DJ Corky. The Button Factory, Dublin Sunday 22nd March 2026
Daytime Cabaret Bear Bus Tour – City spin with camp commentary, photo stops and social time. Dublin city tour (central departure) Afternoon Bear Sauna Session – Chill, chat and steam with the crowd. The Boilerhouse, Dublin Evening Closing Bingo Night – Final night bingo party hosted by Shirley Temple Bar. The George, Dublin Popular venues
- PantiBar – Open nightly, located just across the river from Temple Bar and home to Ireland’s best known drag queen.
- Street 66 – Located on Parliament Street near Dublin castle, cosy lounge bar with outdoor beer garden and dog friendly.
- Bridies Bar – Nestled in the corner of the iconic George nightclub is a piece of history. Nicknamed ‘Jurassic’ because of its mature clientele, Bridie’s Bar is the original George
- The George – The queen of all gay bars open for over a quarter of a century with two dance floors, garden area, theme nights and drag show bingo.
- DV8 Dublin – Formely known as Guinans, DV8 Bar is a pub / bar / venue in the heart of historic Dublin 8. A 5 minute walk from the Guinness Storehouse,Heuston station & St James Hospital.
- The Boilerhouse – Popular gay sauna with cruizing zones, mazes, cubicles, steam room, sauna and bar. Located on Crane Lane in Temple Bar.
- Button Factory – Intimate yet bustling live music and clubbing venue in the heart of Temple bar, steps from the Bear Feile events.
Other Bear Events
- January – Dublin Leather Weekend – featuring a host of parties, dinners, meet-ups and competitions, plus a warm Dublin welcome! (They also host the Bear Bingo event at Bear Feile).
- June – Dublin Bear Pride – Three days of bear-centric parties and events held during Dublin Pride.
Where to stay in Dublin?
The following hotels are close to the city’s busy gay bars and the Bear Feile events:
The Merrion Hotel, The Westbury Hotel, Westin Dublin, The Morrison Dublin.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Merrion Hotel is our choice offering
amazing rooms in the heart of the city.
For further information and advice on
Béar Féile Dublin The Website
Dublin is a compact city and the gay scene is clustered around the areas of Dublin 1 and Dublin 2, close to Templabar and Georges Street.
Address: Upper Merrion Street 21-23, Dublin 2, D02 KF79, Ireland
Address: Balfe Street, Dublin 2, D02 CH66, Ireland
Address: Westmoreland Street & College Green, Dublin 2,
Address: Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, D01 K5X5, Ireland
Address: 12 Crane Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 89 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, D02 R220, Ireland
Address: 7-8 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 EH93, Ireland
Address: 2 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K1, Ireland
Address: 33-34 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 131 James Street, Dublin 8, D08 HH96, Ireland
Address: Lost Lane, 1-2 Adam Court, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290, Ireland
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