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Celebrate Belgium Bear Pride with one of the most fun events of the season the election of Miss Bear Belgium.
Celebrate Belgium Bear Pride with one of the most fun events of the season, the election of Miss Bear Belgium, and these guys are anything but ladies!
- Enjoy a “Superb” experience at the Pillows Hotel in the centre of Brussels, featuring stylish rooms and excellent amenities and a great location.
The StreetGirls – Miss Bear Belgium
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- Miss Bear Belgium takes the traditional bear-pageant formula and has some fun with it.
- The party runs from 7 pm to 10 pm and forms part of Belgium Bear Pride, which runs from Tuesday 29th September to Sunday 4th October 2026.
- The action centres around Le Baroque on Rue du Marché au Charbon, at the heart of Brussels’ gay district.
- Contestants embrace their glamorous side and compete for the Miss Bear crown in front of a jury and the public.
- The street setting is a big part of the experience. Le Baroque is surrounded by many of Brussels’ best-known gay venues, so the final Sunday naturally develops into a wider closing-night bar crawl.
- Previous Miss Bear winners join the celebrations as a new contestant takes the crown.
- The public gets a say in deciding who takes the Miss Bear Belgium crown, together with a panel of judges.
- Expect drag, outrageous looks, live entertainment and plenty of audience participation.
The Venue – Le Baroque
- Le Baroque is at Rue du Marché au Charbon 44, directly in Brussels’ main gay district.
- The compact bear bar has a small interior and a busy street terrace, with much of the socialising spilling outside during major weekends.
- It’s a natural home for the StreetGirls event, with a strong bear following and several other gay bars just a few doors away.
Before & After StreetGirls
There’s no need to travel across Brussels between Bear Pride events. Stay around Grand Place, where most of the gay nightlife is concentrated.
- Café Charbon – Rue du Marché au Charbon 90. Gay-popular café and wine bar with a large terrace. A good option for afternoon drinks before StreetGirls.
- Le Belgica – Rue du Marché au Charbon 32. Long-running Brussels gay institution with DJs, a busy street crowd and its famous frozen Belgica cocktail.
- Chez Maman – Rue des Grands Carmes 7. Tiny and legendary Brussels drag cabaret where the bar itself becomes the stage.
- Cabaret Mademoiselle – Rue du Marché au Charbon 53. Queer cabaret venue mixing drag, burlesque, circus and comedy.
- Macho Sauna – Rue du Marché au Charbon 106-108. Large gay sauna with several levels, pool, steam facilities and cabins.
StreetGirls finishes at 10 pm, leaving plenty of time to continue around the surrounding bars for the final night of Bear Pride.
Where to Stay for Miss Bear Belgium
Stay around Grand Place it put you close to Rue du Marché au Charbon, the Bear Pride events and central Brussels.
- Hotel Amigo – Five-star hotel beside Grand Place with elegant rooms and an excellent central location. My pick for a luxury Bear Pride weekend.
- Warwick Brussels – Classic four-star hotel close to Grand Place and Brussels Central Station, within easy walking distance of the gay district.
- Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place – Contemporary four-star hotel close to Bourse with spacious rooms.
- Motel One Brussels – Smart modern option near Brussels Park, with the historic centre and gay district within easy reach.
For Bear Pride, Saint-Jacques is our preferred base. You’ll be close to the festival events and can walk between the bars around Rue du Marché au Charbon rather than relying on transport late at night.
Belgium Bear Pride
- Belgium Bear Pride runs from Tuesday 29th September to Sunday 4th October 2026.
- The weekend includes the Bear Folies gala, Bear Market, Bear Reception, Mister Bear Belgium election and Saturday-night Bears Attack party before StreetGirls brings the celebrations to a close on Sunday.
Official Information
Check the official Belgium Bearpride website for the complete festival programme.
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Most of the gay bars in Brussels are located in the city centre around the streets Rue du Marché au Charbon. We have found good hotels close to the gay area keeping you in the middle of all the fun.
Address: Rue de l’Amigo 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Duquesnoy 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Auguste Orts 3-7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue des Eperonniers 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Royale 120, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 106-108, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Van Orley 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 90, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 41, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 53, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 25, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 94, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue des Grands Carmes 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 40, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue des Pierres 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Petite Rue au Beurre 2A, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 44, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 32, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Lombard 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 27, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Plattesteen 18/20, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 114, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Main venues include Fuse Club and ING Arena
Address: Rue des Chartreux 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: (varies by event)
Address: Rue Duquesnoy 18, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 91, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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