MADBEAR Madrid 2023

December heats up in Madrid – for MADBEAR!

Mad Bear is the official gay bear party that takes place every December in Madrid. The Mad bear event is held over a bridge holiday bank weekend in Spain (two holidays close together), filling the city with hot Spanish Bears, chaser and otters.

• Stay on Gran Via, one of the city’s most famous streets, close to all the major attractions and just an 8 minute walk to the gay bars and clubs. The Boutique Hotel H10 offers light and airy rooms in a beautiful setting, our top recommended 4 star property in Madrid.

The Event

• The Mad Bear event is one of the largest bear events of the Winter in Spain.
• Over 8 days more than 4,000 guys from around the world descend upon Spain for hot sexy parties, fetish events and cruising extravaganzas dinners, competitions, trips, saunas, gastronomy and culture.
• For the best places to party, play and stay, check out our gay guide to Madrid.

Mad Bear Madrid Schedule 2023

• Enjoy daily meetups at Sauna Octopus and an evening bar crawl kicking off at 6 pm.
• Saturday plays host to the annual Mad Bear Dinner (Venue to be confirmed)
• Nightly club parties kick off at midnight, each night. Previous parties have included legendary events by Megawoof,(not part of the official program but on the same weekend), Bearsurrection, BearMex and Furball.
• Enjoy the Suite life at Madrid 1915 Private Suites, for an “Exceptional” stay featuring spacious apartments, perfect for a festive escape, just steps from the city’s Christmas markets.

Program for 2023

• Awaiting lineup for the 2023 edition.
• All events are held at Ya’sta Club from 23.55 to 06.00 (except Sun – 05.30)

The Venue

• For 30 years, Ya’sta Club has stood in the heart of Madrid as a bastion of underground culture. The club is relatively compact with a large stage, chandeliers, a long bar and an intimate feel, perfect for meeting your next hunky Spanish Oso!
• Ya’sta Club is close to Gran Via and is a 6-minute walk from Chueca. It’s faster to walk than drive, given the pedestrian nature of Chueca.
• Stay just steps from the venue at 7 Islas Hotel, rated “Fantastic” by guests with a crisp and clean design, large rooms and perfect location

Popular Bars during Madbear Madrid

• Each evening, official pass holders can go on the bear route around the gay bars of Madrid, including:
• Bears Bar – Bear-friendly gay bar in the heart of Chueca and HQ for the Madbear Event.
• The Paso – Bustling gay bar, packed at weekends with busy dark room and friendly atmosphere.
• Fraggel Pop – Cheap and cheerful gay bar playing camp 80s and 90s tunes with video screens.
• Strong Bar – Iconic dance and cruising bar, playing host to several party nights including Odarko and Into The Tank.
• Organic – Long running gay cruise bar with several theme nights and shows. Welcome all fetish types.

Book Early – Big Spanish Holiday Weekend

• Madbear coincides with the largest bridge-weekend (two holidays close together) in Spain,  the Puente de la Constitución, so book your hotel well in advance as everyone will be traveling.

Recommended Hotels in Madrid

The following hotels are close to the gay neighbourhood of Chueca and are highly rated by our readers:

NH Collection,   Iberostar,    Room Mate Oscar,    H10 Villa de la Reina