Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 21, 2026
To: Monday, May 25, 2026
LeiBear weekend is an annual 5 day event hosted by the Aloha Bears in Hawaii and is one of the busiest gay events held during the Memorial Day Weekend.
LeiBear Weekend 2026
LeiBear weekend is an annual 5 day event hosted by the Aloha Bears in Hawaii and is one of the busiest gay events taking place on Oahu.
- The gay bars in Honolulu are conveniently centred in the Waikiki tourist district. Stay at Espacio, The Jewel of Waikiki, rated “Exceptional” by guests, offering superb suites and a stunning infinity pool with views of the beach.
The Event
- Next Edition – Thursday, May 21st through Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Memorial Day)
- In the middle of the Pacific, on a beautiful chain of islands, there is a strong local not-for-profit community group called The Aloha Bears.
- There’s no winter in Hawaii, the bears skip hibernation and like to keep busy with variety of fun activities. Whether you’re a local or tourist, bear or not, Aloha Bears welcome everyone with open arms!
- LeiBear Weekend features pool parties, hiking, catamaran sailing, brunch, beach trips and more. Bears and their admirers fly in from all over the world.
- Don’t miss the Bears Boat Cruise on Saturday, The Bears on the Beach party on Sunday and the Bear B Que on Memorial day Monday.
- Discover the best of Gay Hawaii and the islands with our insider gay guide.
The Venues
- Awaiting full schedule of events for 2026.
- Bacchus Waikiki – Waikiki’s friendliest gay bar, welcomes all Oahu visitors for booze, music, food and fun. A Casual, natural wood-adorned gay bar offering daily drink specials & live DJs on weekends.
- Tapas Waikiki – A fun gay bar with DJs every Friday, and from June, every Saturday. Also hosts Fetish events and pool tournaments.
- In Between – Popular Karaoke Bar with nightly drink specials in a funky hideaway venue. Highly recommended.
- Fort Derussy Beach – A nice, less crowded beach close to the Waikiki area. The beach itself is sandy but gets rockier closer to the water. It also has a very large grassy park area, perfect for a beachside BBQ.
- Secret Island – The secret island is along Kaneohe Bay, and you can only get to it by going through the Kualoa Ranch. The Ranch is a 4000-acre private nature reserve and working cattle ranch on the windward side of Oahu.
Popular hotels in Hawaii
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
The Royal Hawaiian, Hotel Renew, The Surfjack Hotel, Castle Waikiki Shore
Gay Guides to Hawaii and the islands
- For more information, check out our full guide to the gay scene in Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu.
- Explore the other islands, including Maui, The Big Island and more.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Moana Surfrider is the perfect place
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For further information and advice on
LeiBear Weekend visit The Website
Most hotels in Honolulu are clustered around the Waikiki Beach tourist hub so you can easily walk to all the main sights and the busiest gay bars in Honolulu are conveniently centred in the Waikiki tourist districts.
Address: 2863 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Address: 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Address: 412 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815
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Address: 134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
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