Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
To: Monday, May 6, 2024
England’s biggest annual bear event returns from hibernation for a Spring edition in Manchester.
THE GREAT BRITISH BEAR BASH 2024
Boys, bears and lovers, hibernation is over! England’s biggest annual bear event, the annual Great British Bear Bash returns this Spring in Manchester.
- The Manchester Bears Bash takes place during one of the busiest long-weekend holidays of the year. Marking the start of the Spring/Summer season, hotels in the Canal Street area fill up fast, so book early.
The 2024 Theme
- Each year the bear bash changes the theme of the event. – The 2024 theme is “Return to the Furbidden Planet”.
- Great British Bear bash includes several signature parties including pub trails, Sunday Brunch, Beareoke, Cabaret shows, Sunday Service and an epic pool party.
- Don’t miss the DILF 8th Anniversary Party on the Friday night of the weekend at The Eagle.
THURSDAY 2ND MAY 2024
- Pre Launch Drinks – Early Bird meet up at The Lodge, 19:00 till Midnight. Great way to meet the Manbears team. The Lodge
- Lola Lasagne’s Quiz – Prebooking essential via the Eagle Facebook page, Eagle Bar, 20:00. Eagle Bar
FRIDAY 3RD MAY 2024
- Registration Point – Collect wristbands and tickets at The Lodge, 12:00 till 21:00. The Lodge
- Board Game Social – Socialise and play games at Cockatoo Bar, 16:00 till 20:00. Cockatoo Bar
- Club night pre-drink Pub Crawl – Starting bar TBC, Canal street, 20:00 till 22:00.
- FurBidden Fetish Friday Club Night – Show off your gear at Cruz 101, 22:00 till Late. Entry with Weekend Wristband or Pay on the Door £15. Cruz 101
SATURDAY 4TH MAY 2024
- Brunch – Free sausage or bacon butty for wristband holders at Cockatoo Bar, 11:00 till 12:00. Cockatoo Bar
- Registration Point – Collect wristbands and tickets at The Lodge, 12:00 till 18:00. The Lodge
- The Bear Fair and Art Galleria – Meet traders and artists at Eagle Bar, 12:00 till 18:00. Eagle Bar
- Bear Sauna – Two hot tubs, a sauna, steam, and underground cruising at Basement Complex, 12:00 till 18:00. Basement Complex
- Queens Afternoon Tea – Richmond Tea Rooms, 15:00 till 18:00. Ticketed Event. Richmond Tea Rooms
- Cigar Social – More details coming soon, 16:00 till 18:00.
- The Galactic Pub Trail – A pub crawl ending at the club for 10pm, REM Bar, 20:00 till 22:00. REM Bar
- Return To FurBidden Planet Club Night – At Cruz 101, 22:00 till 02:00. Entry with Weekend Wristband or Pay on the Door £15. Cruz 101
- The After Party – Celebrate the sci-fi spectacular at Eagle Bar from 02:00. Eagle Bar
SUNDAY 5TH MAY 2024
- Brunch – Free sausage or bacon butty for wristband holders at Cockatoo Bar, 11:00 till 12:00. Cockatoo Bar
- The Bear Memorial – To remember those we’ve lost, Sackville Gardens, 11:00 till 12:00. Sackville Gardens
- The Big Lunch – Discount Lunch at Via for wristband holders, 12:00 till 14:00. Via
- Pool Party – More details TBC, including time for pool access from 13:00-16:00.
- Sunday Service Cabaret – Watch Gladys Duffy host and entertain at Eagle Bar, 15:00. Eagle Bar
- Cabaret – The queens are ready to entertain you at REM Bar, 18:00. REM Bar
- Beareoke – Join us for Bear Bash Beareoke at The Lodge, 20:00 till Close. The Lodge
- Sex Hugs and Sausage Rolls Club Night – The final night of pure utter filth at Eagle Bar, 22:00 till late. Entry with Weekend Wristband or Pay on the Door £12. Eagle Bar
MONDAY 6TH MAY 2024
- Breakfast for Champions – Discounted when showing your wristband at Richmond Tea Rooms, 10:00 till 13:00. Richmond Tea Rooms
- Last Pizza the action – We get the pizza you bring the hungry mouths at REM Bar, 13:00 till 16:00. REM Bar
- Bank Holiday Monday Service – The gift that keeps giving at Eagle Bar, 15:00 till 18:00. Eagle Bar
- Stay close to all the events at the Leven Manchester, rated “Exceptional” by guests with modern decor, a bustling hotel bar and perfect location.
The Venues
- Rem Bar – Classic modern decor, electric blue lighting with a dark and cruisy atmosphere. Popular with bears and men in leather.
- Cockatoo Club – Fun, warm & welcoming Cocktail & Cabaret Bar for all backgrounds. Unique Cocktails, Quiz Nights, DJs, Drag Queens, Live Music, Comedy and cocktails.
- The Eagle Manchester – Lively gay scene bar in an industrial basement setting, hosting DJs and drag shows.
- Basement Manchester – Large gay sauna in Manchester occupying the entire basement level of an old Victorian Mill.
- Sub 101 – Gay nightclub within an old warehouse, playing commercial sounds and cutting-edge dance/house.
- Cruz 101 – Cruz 101 (better known simply as Cruz) is a nightclub and music venue situated in Manchester’s Gay Village which is centred on Canal Street
Where to stay during Manchester’s Great British Bear Bash?
Hotels in the gay district tend to fill up fast. Check out these deals on the top hotels close to Canal Street.
The following Manchester Hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the gay bars and have high review ratings:
Hotel Gotham, ABode Manchester, Velvet Hotel, Motel One Manchester
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Radisson Blau, this 5-star hotel is
less than 10 minutes to the Gay Village.
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