Béar Féile Dublin Bears Event 2023

Béar Féile Dublin Bears Event 2023

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

• Bear Feile is a great mix of fun, fur and good old Irish hospitality. With a number of social opportunities, drinks, music and sightseeing, it is a great way of catching up with old friends and making some new ones.
• The event includes a traditional session of Irish Music, guest DJS, live shows, the Bear Bus, Bear Bingo and more.
• Don’t Miss the election of Mr Bear Ireland hosted by the world famous Panti Bliss!
• 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.

The Schedule 2023

• Thursday 23rd –  5 pm, Meet and Greet at Penny Lane | 9 pm, Welcome night at Bridies Bar with DJ Gerry Moore
• Friday 24th – 5 pm, Bar Ceili at Street 66 | 9 pm, FUR at Soundhouse with DJ El Strya
• Saturday 25th – 12 pm, Bear Bus at Cook Street with Kris Kapelli | 2 pm – Bingo Disco at All my Friends | 9 pm – Mr Bear Ireland Competition with Panti at Button Factory featuring Depeche Shop Boys and DJ Corky.
• Sunday 26th – 2 pm, Niamh Kavanagh at Panti Bar with DJ Gerry Moore | 7 pm, Bear Bingo at the George.

Popular Dublin Gay Bars

• 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.
• Mother – Host of regular pop up block parties and one night events during holidays and long weekends.
• Euphoria – Monthly (or so) circuit style high energy party with international guest DJs.

Host Venues

• Soundhouse – Live music venue located on Eden Quay, a 10-minute walk from Dublin’s gay bars.
• Button Factory – Intimate yet bustling live music and clubbing venue in the heart of Temple bar, steps from the Bear Feile events,

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.