Event Dates
From: Friday, December 25, 2026
To: Sunday, December 27, 2026
Are you ready for Bangkok’s most epic New Year’s bear bash? Bearism Bangkok present unique and fun theme events in the lead up to the New Year celebrations.
BEARISM brings Bangkok’s bear crowd together for its end-of-year celebration, with DJs, go-go bears and a darker, gear-friendly party atmosphere in the heart of the city’s gay nightlife district.
Stay at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, a luxury stay close to Silom and a short ride from the city’s main gay bars and clubs.
BEARISM Bangkok – The Party
- Next Edition: Friday, December 25, 2026 To Sunday, December 27, 2026. – Dates confirmed.
- Presented by BEARISM Bangkok, one of Thailand’s leading bear party communities.
- Expect bears, cubs, chasers, international visitors and go-go performers.
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BEARISM in Bangkok
- BEARISM has developed a strong following among Thailand’s bear community, with special editions during major holiday periods and Bangkok’s biggest gay weekends.
- The New Year edition typically takes a darker approach than a conventional circuit party, attracting bears, muscle bears, cubs and chasers with a mix of dance music, go-go performers and gear-friendly looks.
- BEARISM’s previous end-of-year edition used Backdoor in Silom, but a 2026 venue has not yet been confirmed. I would not list Backdoor as this year’s venue until the organiser announces it.
What to Expect
- A predominantly gay male bear, cub and chaser crowd.
- Guest DJs playing house and club tracks.
- Go-go bears and stage performances.
- Harness, leather and underwear looks are popular.
- Final 2026 theme, dress code, schedule and lineup are awaiting announcement.
The Venue
Venue awaiting confirmation.
- Previous BEARISM New Year editions have taken place in Bangkok’s Silom nightlife district.
- Silom is the best area to stay for easy access once the final venue is announced.
- BTS Sala Daeng and MRT Si Lom serve the main gay nightlife district.
- Final venue, address and opening time will be added once confirmed by BEARISM.
- Tickets for the 2026 edition are not yet on sale.
Other BEARISM Editions
BEARISM appears at several major Bangkok gay weekends during the year.
Edition Typical Date Event Songkran April Bangkok Songkran Bear Week Golden Week October BEARISM Golden Week New Year December BEARISM New Year Party Where to Stay
Stay around Silom or Surawong for the easiest access to Bangkok’s gay nightlife and the likely party district.
- The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon – Luxury high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool and easy access to Silom and Surawong.
- Le Méridien Bangkok – Luxury Surawong hotel close to Patpong and within walking distance of Silom’s gay nightlife.
- Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok – Renovated Bangkok landmark on Surawong Road, convenient for Silom and Sala Daeng.
- Amara Bangkok Hotel – Contemporary Surawong hotel with a rooftop pool and easy access to the gay bars around Silom.
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Gay Bangkok – Before the Party
Silom is the natural starting point, with gay and bear venues concentrated around Soi 4, Soi 2 and the streets around Sala Daeng.
- HUGs – 82 Silom Soi 4 – Small bear-focused karaoke bar popular with Bangkok’s local bear and chaser crowd.
- BEEF BKK – 9th Floor, Silom Edge – Bear-oriented gay club with dancing, pop and K-pop nights and an outdoor terrace.
- BARBER.BAR – 2nd Floor, 109/111 Silom Road – Intimate bear-focused bar mixing pop, K-pop and a sociable local crowd.
- The Stranger Bar – Silom Soi 4 – Popular gay drag bar with nightly shows and a lively pre-club crowd.
- DJ Station – Silom Soi 2 – One of Bangkok’s best-known gay clubs with several dance spaces and a busy late-night crowd.
- CAKE Bangkok – Rama IV Road – Bear and chubby-focused gay club with DJs, dancing and a body-positive crowd.
Other Gay Events in Bangkok
- Bangkok Songkran Bear Week – April. Major bear gathering with pool parties, club nights, go-go bears and Mr Bear International.
- Songkran Bangkok Gay Circuit Festival – April. One of Asia’s biggest gay circuit festivals, coinciding with Thailand’s famous Songkran celebrations.
- Bangkok Pride – May-June. Bangkok’s major Pride celebration with a huge parade, community events and parties across the city.
- Bangkok Fetish Ball – November. Fetish night bringing Bangkok’s leather, rubber and gear communities together for DJs and performances.
- White Party Bangkok – December-January. Asia’s major New Year gay circuit festival with pool parties, themed nights, international DJs and the New Year’s Eve countdown.
- UNLEASH Bangkok – December-January. Men-only New Year programme with international DJs, performers, after-hours events and a play zone
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