Bear Week Provincetown 2026

Bear Week Provincetown 2026

Provincetown Bears brings together guys from around the world for a relaxed, sun-soaked escape in one of North America’s most beloved gay seaside towns. Expect a mix of club nights curated with varied sounds across local venues, giving each evening its own flavour without turning the week into a marathon.

Days move at an easy pace. Pool gatherings, long walks through town, quiet dunes, fresh seafood, and cabaret shows set the rhythm. It feels like a holiday first: time to breathe, connect, and enjoy the Cape’s coastal charm, with nights ready when you are.

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The Event

• Next Edition: Saturday 11th July – Saturday 18th July 2026 – Enjoy seven days and nights of events at one of America's most famous bear celebrations.
• Events include theme parties, pool parties, a bear cruise, beach parties, excursions, cultural events, a bear market and more.
• Many of the event take place in the Crown And Anchor complex. Book well in advance if you want to stay during the bear events. The Brass Key Guest House is also highly recommended with a great pool.

Official Bear Events & Parties 2025

• A selection of parties and events takes place including drag queen shows, drag bingo and other performances.
• Locker Room, The Fireman's Ball and the Bear Week Weiner Roast are three of the most popular parties.
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Furball Underwear Party

• Saturday – Awaiting dates (expected July 12th) – Joe Fiore brings his Furball Party all the way from New York to Provincetown's Boatslip resort for a very special Bear Week Edition.

The Bear Sunset Cruise

• Sunday July 13th, 2025 – Don't miss the annual Provincetown Bear Week Sunset Cruise, typically takes place on the first Saturday of the bear festivities. It is the perfect way to party, meet new friends and enjoy an amazing sunset.

Bearmania Provincetown

• July 13th – July 20th, 2025 – Prepare to dance your bear socks off at some of Provincetown’s legendary venues as Bearmania brings 9 of the biggest parties, DJs, dancers and performers for a Summer event to remember.
• Events typically include Harder, Fagbash and Horse Meat Disco.
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Pool Intentions

• Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th July  –Bearmania present two days of their legendary Pool Intentions Party at The Crown and Anchor from noon until 4 pm.

Otter Pop Pool Party

• July 15th, 2025 – Pop on by and hang out with the sexiest Otters in Provincetown. Meet them in their natural habitat – poolside, at the Crown & Anchor

PTown Bears BBQ & Pool party

• July 16th, 2025 – Meet bears from across the world at the legendary pool at the Boatslip Resort, one of the most iconic parties of the week.

Parties at the Boatslip Resort

• The most popular parties include:
• July 15th, 2025 – The Locker Room Bears Party
• July 16th, 2025 – The Fireman's Ball

Tea Dance at the Boatslip

• Don't miss the daily Tea Dance at 4 pm, where ortable bars replace lounge chairs, a line queues up out front and Resident DJ Maryalice, a Provincetown favorite for over 25 years drops the needle on the first song of a supercharged 3 hour set.

Bear Week Weiner Roast and Pool Party

• Friday July 18th, 2025 – The signature event took over the The Brass Key Guest  in 2023. The 2024 venue is yet to be confirmed. Enjoy  an afternoon of fun by the pool, with celebrity hosts and the infamous Weiner competition.

Underwear Parties

• Awaiting dates, typically Thursday & Saturday – AHouse hosts its fun and friendly Underwear nights, kicking off at 10 pm. Bears go bare-chested!
• The Atlantic House, also known as the A-House, is Provincetown's most popular and only year-round dance club.

Gifford House Parties at Purgatory

• Every Night – with different guest Djs from 9 pm. Gifford House is an entertainment complex complete with 33 ensuite rooms, a porch bar, piano lounge, nightclub and playhouse. The parties are held in Purgatory, the basement club.
• Events include Disco Daddy, Fag Bash, Sneaks, Singlet Party, Underwear Party and more.

Under 21, Cubs and Chasers

• All Provincetown bars and clubs are 21+ (strictly enforced), including two of the four hotel pools used for Bear Week.
• Public meeting places such as the active street scene, Town Hall benches, Spiritus Pizza and beaches are available for younger cubs to enjoy. Bars, clubs and restaurants are all smoke-free areas in Massachusetts; provisions are often available for smoking outdoors.

Anyone for Pizza?

• Traditional highlights of Provincetown in summer include the daily T-Dance and nightly 1 am pizza and cruising at Spiritus.

Bear Market

• Awaiting dates (10am to 4pm both days), – Come on out and support some furry talent at the annual Bear Market during Bear Week at The P Town Inn. The second Bear Market will be at the Crown and Anchor on Thursday the 18th.

Provincetown Boy Beach

• The iconic hiking destination of many a Ptown visitor. Walk directly through the marshes from the bike stop on route 6A (Province Lands Rd), take the breakwater and walk a few miles along the beach northwest, or walk south-southeast from Herring Cove Beach.
• To be confirmed – Ptown Bears Beach Day – Frolic in the surf & sun with the bears at Herring Cove Boys Beach

Recommended PTown Hotels

• The hotels, pools and clubs are mostly within a short walk, and Commercial Street becomes one of the primary venues as a place to see and meet friends.

The following Provincetown hotels are close to the bear parties and popular gay venues:

Gabriel’s ,    Anchor Inn,    Beaconlight,   Inn at Cook Street