Event Dates
From: Saturday, August 3, 2024
To: Saturday, August 3, 2024
The Bear Necessity party returns to Amsterdam for special edition, a Pride Party for bears, chasers, admirers
The Bear Necessity party returns to Amsterdam for special Pride edition of their famous bear-friendly event.
- Stay just a minute’s walk from the club at the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Landmark a beautiful 4 star hotel with a great fitness center and great views.
The Party
- Bear-Necessity is proud to be a diverse and attitude free party; all are welcome to join the party on the dance floor- thick-thin-old-young-hairy-smooth-muscled-chub-beefy- just come and dance!
- This event takes place during the Annual Amsterdam Gay Pride festivities which are held each year in August.
- Enjoy the best DJs from the international bear circuit, mix and mingle with the sexiest bear GoGos and enjoy the unique, fun and friendly atmosphere of Bear Necessity, one of the most well-attended bear events in the city.
The Venue
- Panama is a popular club for local and international House & Techno talent with a vast dancefloor. Open now for over a decade.
- The club can be reached by public transport on Tram 26 (exit at Ijburg), or Tram 10 (exit at Azartplein).
- A taxi takes approximately 7 minutes.
- Panama Club is located in a century-old warehouse, set alongside the water in a unique location making for an amazing experience.
- The Club has 2 separate rooms as well as a smoking area.
Recommended Hotels in Amsterdam
The following hotels are close to the city’s Pride celebrations and top attractions:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Pulitzer is where we stay when
we visit. Stylish close to the gay bars.
For further information and advice on
Bear Necessity Pride Edition, Facebook
The Amsterdam gay scene is constantly changing with bars opening and closing all the time. The Regulierswarstraat has seen a resurgence of late with many new bars opening. The sex and cruising bars are close to Dam square.
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We have chosen hotels Amsterdam that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
This 5-star hotel includes a fitness area, spa and wellness facilities and a waterside terrace. Valet parking is available at an additional charge. The guest rooms and suites blend a classic design, including a Carrara marble bathroom, with contemporary amenities such as Apple TV, A Bose surround sound system and motion detecting floor lighting
Built in the 17th century and therefore the oldest hotel in Amsterdam. All 81 rooms are stylishly furnished with modern amenities, including air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a drink from the minibar or make a cup of coffee or tea. Each room is also provided with a work desk and cable TV.
This environmentally friendly hotel with Green Key Gold certification offers 75 rooms, all equipped with a Nespresso® machine. bathrooms has luxurious soap amenities, a rain shower, an automatic lightening system and a bathrobe. The hotel makes use of an air conditioning system without CO2 emissions. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Centre offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, just a 5-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station. It features a modern atrium breakfast room and a stylish bar. The air-conditioned rooms are modern and warmly decorated. They have a luxurious private bathroom, climate control and coffee and tea facilities.
Bear Necessity Pride Edition Amsterdam
Gay life in Amsterdam is woven into the fabric of the city, and there are several areas which are home to LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, each with a distinct vibe. The town welcomes gay travellers with open arms, offering a vibrant and inclusive cityscape filled with diverse nightlife, cultural treasures, and a rich history of acceptance and celebration.
Stay in the centre, close to Dam Square, Anne Frank House, & gay-popular Warmoesstraat part of the Red Light District.
Amstel area (Rembrandtplein) a famous square with bars, cafes, & restaurants, a 10-minute walk from the centre.