The Bear Festival Milan 2024

Bear Festival Milan 2024

The annual Bear Festival Milan takes place every April and his hosted by Company Club, one of the best know gay cruising bars for bears in the city.

• Are you visiting Milan? Stay in the  Porta Venezia district, home to the city’s bustling gay bar scene and take a taxi to the club. Stay at the World hotel Cristoforo Colombo, rated “Fabulous” by guests, just steps from the bars with opulent rooms and perfect location.

The Festival

• Next Edition – Wednesday April 24th to Wednesday May 1st 2024 
• The Bear Festival Milano is annual international bears meeting with parties, saunas, shows, karaoke etc.
• The event is organised and hosted by bar Company Club, one of the most popular Bear bars in Milan.
• Bear Festival Milan takes place on the weekend of Liberation Day, Festa della Liberazione which marks the country’s liberation from German occupation and fascist rule at the end of world war two.

Event Highlights

• Events include sauna parties, international bear events such as Mad Bear with guest DJs, sex parties, a BBQ and the election of Mr Bear Milano.
• Each night mix and mingle with a host of famous bear gogos from Italy and around the world.

Sauna, Spa & Pool Days

• Thursday 25th April & Wednesday 1st May – Orsi In Sauna (Bears in the Sauna) from 12.30 pm at Sauna Fenix.
• Sunday 28th April – Spa and Pool day from 2 pm at Sauna Royal Hammam. With DJ Dave TmB.
• Sauna Fenix – Sauna in the north east of Milan, in the same building as Club Hot Dog with a wet area, cruising zone and cabins on the upper floor.
• Sauna Royal Hammam – Gay sauna. Very popular on Sundays, hence the day for the party. Also has a lounge bar.

Party in Tram

• Sunday 28th April – Don’t miss the Party in the Tram on – from 7.30 pm, where you can tour the city while enjoying live DJs, drinks and a mini pizza buffet.

Bear Dinner & BBQ

• Tuesday 30th April –  A unique evening dinner with bear friends, old and new at Strippoli. From 8 pm
• Wednesday 1st May – Company bar hosts a delicious BBQ on the final day of the event. From 7.30 pm
• Strippoli is a highly rated pizza and pasta restaurant, serving delicious food in a classic bright decor.

Night Parties

• Wed April 24th – Events kick off with DISCIPLINE – Fetish Welcome party from 9 pm.
• Thurs April 25th – Karaoke Festival with a bear Singer Contest from 7 pm, followed by Cabaret at 9pm and contest at 10pm.
• Fri April 26th – Bear Friday with international guest DJs and live stage shows featuring Mr Bear Milano and Mr Bear Roma
• Sat April 27th – Mad Bear – Official pre Mad bear beach event. With DJ Jose Sanchez and Boli.
• Sun April 30th – South Bears – ORsi Siculi Vs Brighton from 9pm

Mr Bear Milano

• Wednesday 1st May – Events kick start with the BBQ at 7.30 pm, followed by a cabaret show at 9.30 pm.
• The competition for Mr Bear Milano begins at 10.30 pm followed by a dance party.

Company Bar & Milan’s gay district

• Company bar Milan is a late night  gay cruise club and the destination of choice for sexy Roman bears and their admirers.
• The Club has a dance floor and play area and is located on Via Privata Benadir, 14, a 15 minute drive from  Porta Venezia, the city’s bustling gay centre.

Popular Cruising Bars in Milan

• Bangalov  –  Modern cruising club with an open and relaxed vibe. Hosts various themed nights including (un)dresscode events. Frequented by a mixed age group, especially popular on Friday and Saturday nights. Located at Via Calabria 5, Milan 20158.
• Depot Milano – A fetish and naked cruising club featuring a bar and a cruising labyrinth. Offers themed nights with specific (un)dresscodes. ARCO/Anddos cards not accepted; an ID is required for a separate membership card. Situated at Via dei Valtorta 19, Milan 20127, near the Turro Metro station.
• Hot Dog – Northeast Milan cruising club found in the same building as Fenix Sauna. Entry includes a drink. Available from Tuesday to Saturday nights. Positioned at Via Oropa 3, Milan 20132, conveniently close to the Cimiano Metro station.
• Illumined – A gay cruising club operating 24/7 near the central railway station. Offers a bar, cruising labyrinth, and dresscode area across multiple floors. Welcomes a diverse age range. Remember to bring an ID alongside your membership card. Located at Via Napo Torriani 12, Milan 20124, easily accessible via the Centrale F.S. Metro station.

Where to stay in Milan

The following hotels are close to the city’s gay bars and top attractions:

Hotel Manzoni,    Château Monfort,    Worldhotel,    NH Milano