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The Bear Festival Milano is annual international bears meeting with parties, saunas, shows, karaoke etc.
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 – Awaiting dates and schedule – Typically held during the Bank Holiday Weekend in May.
- 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
- Awaiting Dates.
- 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
- Awaiting Dates – 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
- Awaiting Dates – A unique evening dinner with bear friends, old and new at Strippoli. From 8 pm
- 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
- Events are held each night from 9 pm.
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
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Corso Concordia 1, 20129 Milano, Italy
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Via Santo Spirito 20, 20121 Milano, Italy
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Via Vittor Pisani, 13, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
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Via Melzo, 12, 20129 Milano MI, Italy
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Galleria Buenos Aires, 11, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
Splendid house is situated in the Stazione Centrale district of Milan, the air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.
Viale Regina Giovanna, 12, 20129 Milano MI, Italy
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet. Air conditioning, a balcony, and city views. Free WiFi
Via Giovanni Paisiello 4, 20131 Milano, Italy
Gay Cruise bar on the ground floor, cruising labyrinth in the basement and dress code area on the upper floor.
Via Oropa 3, 20132 Milano, Italy
Cruising club in the northeast of Milan, in the same building as the Fenix Sauna.
Via Padova, 21, 20127 Milano MI, Italy
A big gay night club with rgular events
Via Alfonso Gatto, 20134 Milano MI, Italy
Cool gay club! Big space with 2 floors, drag queen shows, nice facilities and good drink prices
Via Napo Torriani, 12, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
A gay cruising bar on 3 floors, with two bars offering a video room, changing room & darkroom
Via Valtorta 19, 20127 Milano, Italy
The Hardest gay club in Italy welcomes you to enjoy the hottest parties ever. Here everything is possible, be naked and have sex
Via Calabria 5, 20158 Milano, Italy
Gay cruise bar, check the Bangalov website for their weekly agenda.
Via Lecco 29, 20124 Milano, Italy
Gay cafe bar
Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini 23, 20125 Milano, Ital
Fun Gar bar popular with a younger crowd offering Drag shows and strippers.
Bastioni di Porta Venezia Milano, Italy
A gay chiringuito in the park very popular, open in the summer April till September.
Via Lecco 6, 20124 Milano, Italy
Laid back gay bar with a Retro-style and with live DJ
Via Lecco 5, 20124 Milano, Italy
A small gay bar, gets packed at weekends
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