Bears Week Sitges 2027

The No 1 Bears event in Europe – right by the Mediterranean Sea.

Bears Week Sitges has grown into the No 1 Bear event in Europe, attracting more than 5,000 bears, cubs, musclebears, chasers and admirers from all 4 corners of the globe. This is one sexy event where sensuality and sun ooze in the hot September nights.

• Visiting for Bears Week? Book your stay as early as possible. Expand your search to Apartments. Sitges has some top-class options with great views and high end amenities.

Bear Week Dates 2027

• Bear Week Sitges 2027 takes place from Friday, September 3, 2027 To Sunday, September 12, 2027. – Check hotels for these dates.

Bears Week Sitges 2027 schedule

• The first weekend tends to revolve around arrivals, beach time and the bars.
• The Bear Village becomes the main evening gathering point from Monday.
• For the broadest mix of events, stay from the opening Friday through the final Sunday, checking out on Monday 13th September.
• For a shorter trip focused on the Bear Village, late parties and the closing weekend, prioritise the second half of the week.
• Midweek brings rooftop and pool events, with the busiest dance parties and Mr Bear celebrations usually concentrated towards the final weekend.

Date & Time	Event	Venue / Notes
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September 2027 – Opening weekend
Friday 3rd September	Arrivals and beach gatherings	Balmins, Bassa Rodona and central Sitges.
Friday 3rd September – 20.00	Leather Meet Up	Bears Bar, Calle Bonaire
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September	MEGAWOOF parties	Held at The Bear Cave on Carrer Bonaire; 2027 dates awaiting confirmation.
Sunday 5th September	Underwear party	Bears Bar, Calle Bonaire
Monday 6th to Sunday 12th September 2027 – Bear Village week
Evenings from 20.00	Bear Village	Confirmed dates. Seafront venue at the bottom of Carrer Bonaire, with the nightly program to follow.
Typically during Village week	Bears Sitges Market	Hotel Calipolis
Typically midweek	Sunset Bears Tea Dance	Rooftop at Hotel MiM in the latest program; ticketed.
Expected final Friday	Bear Week Pool Party	Held at Clos La Plana, outside central Sitges, with event transport.
Typically Wednesday to Saturday	BEEFMINCE Sitges	Four-night late party run at The Bear Cave in the latest edition; 2027 dates awaiting confirmation.
Friday 10th September, 2027	Mr Bear Sitges and closing-weekend parties	Bear Village contest in the latest program;
Saturday 11th September, 2027	Mr Bear Sitges and closing-weekend parties	Bear Village contest in the latest program;
Final Weekend	Leather Meet Up – Second Edition	Bears Bar, Calle Bonaire
Sunday 12th September, 2027	Underwear Party	Bears Bar, Calle Bonaire

The Bear Village Dates

• The bear village opens from Friday the 6th of September and runs until Sunday the 12th of September, 2027
• Sitges bear week kicks off in the town on the Friday before the Bear Village Opens. The streets are full of bears along Bear Alley. The fun moves to the seafront, to a purpose-built bear village with live stage and outdoor bar live on the seafront from the Monday of the event.
• It sits on Passeig de la Ribera near the bottom of Carrer Bonaire, a short walk from Bear Alley.
• You need not spend the whole evening inside the Village. Many visitors move between its stage, the seafront and the nearby bars. Staying close to the promenade makes that easy, particularly if you plan to return to your room between dinner and the late parties.
• Enjoy seafront views at the popular 4 star Hotel Calipolis with wraparound balconies and central location.

Parties to plan around

• MEGAWOOF has brought an opening-weekend party crowd to The Bear Cave at Mambo on Carrer Bonaire. It is a useful reason to arrive for the first Friday and Saturday rather than only the Village week.
• BEEFMINCE ran four late nights at The Bear Cave in 2026. Its mix of house, disco and bear party energy makes the second half of the week especially attractive to visitors who want club nights after the Village.
• The Bear Week Pool Party takes place at Clos La Plana. It is an afternoon outside the centre, with free shuttle bus to and from the venue, a private villa with stunning views, and a unique vibe. A must-do event.
• The Sunset Bears Tea Dance offers a different pace on the Hotel MiM rooftop, with music, food and views over town. Places were limited and the event sells out fast.
• The Bear Drag Brunch gives visitors a social final Sunday before the evening gatherings. Venue and date to be confirmed for 2027.
• Bears Bar socials, including underwear and leather and fetish-themed nights, add more intimate gatherings to the program. The leather and fetish meet-ups are the perfect way to showcase your look!

Where to stay for Bears Week Sitges

• The best room is the one that suits your daily route. Central Sitges gives you the Bear Village and bars within an easy walk.
• The old town and Sant Sebastià area offer a balance between the evening scene and the walk towards Balmins.
• Near Balmins, the beach is close, but you face a longer trip home after a late night.
• Do not count on finding a taxi at the exact moment you want one.
• For a week-long stay, look past the hotel photographs: air conditioning, a fridge, a good shower, space to dry swimwear and a room quiet enough for sleep can matter every day.
• An apartment with a kitchen and washing machine may work well for friends sharing a longer stay.
• Check its exact street before booking; Carrer Joan Tarrida and Carrer Bonaire are convenient and can be noisy at night.
• If Balmins is your priority, compare Meliá Sitges and stays around Sant Sebastià or Port d’Aiguadolç.
• If parties are your priority, start with Platjador, Calipolis, MiM or the old town. A room close to the action can save repeated cross-town walks during a ten-day visit.

Hotel	Best location benefit	What to know
Budget – Hotel El Cid	Central base within walking distance of the bars and seafront.	Simple rooms and a pool; compare room types before booking.
Mid-range – Hotel Medium Sitges Park	Old-town setting near the nightlife and station.	Garden and pool offer a break from crowded streets.
Mid-range – Hotel Platjador	Seafront position close to the Bear Village and central bars.	Sea and Bear Village Views, great breakfasts.
Mid-range – Hotel Calipolis	Seafront hotel used for Bear Week market and social events.	Long term supporter of gay events in Sitges.
Upscale – Hotel MiM Sitges	Near the central beach and a short walk from Bear Alley.	Spa and rooftop; and host of T Dance (Rooftop reforms in progress).
Upscale – Meliá Sitges	Convenient for Balmins Beach.	Larger hotel with pools; allow for the walk back from central bars.
Luxury – Eurostars Sitges	Resort-style stay outside the centre.	Choose it for pools and space, then plan transport for nights out.

The Bear Village

• The Mediterranean Sea forms the backdrop to the “Bear Village”, a purpose built village in the paseo complete with an al fresco bar, stage and DJ. Every night from early evening (around 8 pm) until 3 am  (3.30 am from Friday to Sunday) you can join hot guys on the beach for some of the best music and partying in Spain.
• The bear village is located at the bottom of Calle Bonaire, easier to get to and still on the seafront.
• Sitges streets of are full of bears – in particular Joan Tarrida, nicknamed “Bear Alley” and home to some of the town’s most popular gay bars.
• Enjoy seafront views of the Bear Village at the Hotel Platjador, a 3 star hotel with high review scores, a pool and deck, extra large rooms and delicious breakfast options.

Bear Alley

• Bear Alley is the nickname given to Calle Joan Tarrida, the street connecting Plz Industria (home to Parrots Pub and Central Bar with large outdoor terraces) to Bears Bar on Calle Bonaire.
• The street is home to popular gay bars, El Horno, Man Bar, XXL, La Villa and Amb Gust. Bears gather for post beach drinks from 5pm onwards as the street fills up with guys from around the world.
• You do not need a rigid bar itinerary. Start with a drink on the square, see who is around Bear Alley, head to the Village for a performance, then decide whether to return to the bars or continue to a ticketed club night. The social life extends into the streets between venues, which makes Sitges welcoming for solo visitors and groups alike.
• From 8pm, the streets are full. The street party, though unofficial, is one of the major attractions of the event.
• Hotels close to Bear Alley include the Hotel Alenti, a boutique hotel right on Plz Industria with views of the gay square.
• With fewer than 15,000 hotel rooms, Sitges fills up fast. Many visitors choose to stay in one of the 300 apartments that are available to rent short term.

Balmins – The Bear Beach

• Sitges has 17 different beaches, 3 of them gay. Balmins is the reigning queen of beaches during the bear festivities.
• The beach is 1.3 km from the centre of Sitges. It takes about 16 minutes to walk and the journey is quite something.
• Apart from bumping into hot bears along the way, you have the beautiful Mediterranean sea as your guide. Just follow the beaches past San Sebastian and you can’t get lost.
• Many visitors choose to stay close to the beach and walk into town. A taxi is also an option costing around EUR 8.
• The Melia Sitges hotel is just steps from Balmins Beach, has two large pools, spacious rooms and is very bear-friendly.
• Other nearby hotels include the San Sebastian Playa Hotel. Again, this hotel has some of the larger rooms in Sitges, has a small pool with a pretty internal courtyard and is located in a quite area about 5 minutes walk to the centre of Sitges.

Town Center Beaches

• Bassa Rodona is closer to many central hotels; Fragata offers another easy beach stop near the old town. You can have a full Bears Sitges Week without making every day a Balmins day.
• Choose the beach that fits your plans, carry water, and leave time to return to your room before evening events.

Sitges Gay Bars

• Bars with outside terraces are especially popular during Bears Week, including Man Bar, XXL and El Horno and the balcony of Bears Bar. The interior terrace at La Villa is also a great option if you are looking for something a little different. Cox Bar on Joan Tarrida has a spacious terrace opposite La Villa.
• Bar 7 Lounge has re-opened with a very bear-friendly owner in the old town with new decor and fun vibe.
• Late night bars remain as before; Bitch Bar, Privilege, Queenz and El Piano. Cruising bars such as Bears Bar and Bukkake have also weathered the storm.

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