Event Dates
From: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
To: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Mad Bear, the producers of the biggest bear events in Madrid and Torremolinos, bring their furry-friendly events to the city of Valencia.
Mad Bear, the producers of the biggest bear events in Madrid and Torremolinos, bring their furry-friendly events to the city of Valencia in March.
- Visiting Valencia for Mad Bear? Stay at the Vincci Palace, a 4 star hotel in the old town, close to all the city’s major attractions offering guests chic and modern rooms and a delicious breakfast buffet.
The Event
- Next Edition: Wednesday 4th March 2026 – Sunday 8th March 2026.
- Mad Bear Returns for a special Spring Edition in Valencia.
- Events include a welcome party, “Bear Pop”, a Bear Sound Night and Bunker Party at Fetish Club.
- Events kick off each night in Bubu Bar.
- Olympic Sauna is open around the clock.
- Don’t miss the epic main bear night at Deseo 54 with guest DJs and sexy gogobears.
- Stay at the Hotel Puerta Serranos, rated “Exceptional” by guests, steps from the old town with spacious rooms and exceptional service.
The Schedule
Day, Date & Time Event & Description Location Thursday 5th March, from 9pm Bear Pop Party – Opening night party with pop beats and a social crowd. Bubu Bar, C. Botànic 7 Friday 6th March, from 12pm (24hrs) Sauna Olimpic – Special discount with Mad.Bear pack. Sauna Olimpic, C. del Vivons 15 A17 Friday 6th March, 2pm Mascletà – Meet-up before Valencia’s famous daytime fireworks. Meeting Point: Teatro Rialto, Plaza del Ayuntamiento 17 Friday 6th March, from 9pm Company Milano Party – Guest party with international energy. Bubu Bar, C. Botànic 7 Saturday 7th March, from 12pm (24hrs) Sauna Olimpic – Discount for Mad.Bear attendees. Sauna Olimpic, C. del Vivons 15 A17 Saturday 7th March, 2pm Mascletà – Group meet-up for the iconic fireworks show. Meeting Point: Teatro Rialto, Plaza del Ayuntamiento 17 Saturday 7th March, from 9pm MadWoof Party – High-energy bear party. Bubu Bar, C. Botànic 7 Sunday 8th March, 1am-late Mad.Bear Main Party – The signature club night of the weekend. Deseo 54 Club, C. Pepita 15 Sunday 8th March, from 12pm (24hrs) Sauna Olimpic – Discount continues. Sauna Olimpic, C. del Vivons 15 A17 Sunday 8th March, from 7pm Bingo Show – Relaxed closing event with games and entertainment. Bubu Bar, C. Botànic 7 The Venues
- Bubu Bar is a friendly gay bar for bears, mature men and friends on on C Botanic 7.
- Fetish Club is a weekend after hours gay dance club in Valencia with a fun party vibe. It is not a fetish club as the name might suggest.
- Sauna Olympic is a 2-storey venue featuring a large swimming pool. jacuzzi, dry sauna, steam bath and plenty of cruising spaces .
The Fallas – Mascletá
- Typically the Friday of the weekend – Mad.Bear Valencia coincides with the famous Fallas festival in Valencia with its unique pyrotechnic show; The Mascleta.
- Mascletá is a pyrotechnic event characterized by the achievement of a very noisy and rhythmic composition.
- Unlike fireworks, the Mascletá is designed to stimulate the body and usually takes place during the day in streets and plazas. It is typical of the Fallas of Valencia.
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 17. Time: 2:00 p.m.
Gay Valencia
Valencia is Spain’s third largest city, 350m from Barcelona and home to the stunning Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias, Europe’s largest aquarium and stunning historic sights such as the Cathedral and the city’s Modernist architecture. The city’s gay bars are all located in the centre, quite close to one another. Other popular venues include:
- The Muse – Busy pre-clubbing music bar with dance floor close to Deso 54, the city’s popular late night entertainment spot.
- Cross – Long running cruise bar with occasional shows.
- La Boba y el Gato Rancio – Cocktail bar with a small street terrace in the Russafa district.
- Most late night partying takes place in the famous Deseo 54 club on Friday and Saturday nights from 1am to 7.30am.
- Tête-à-Tête – is located outside the city centre, but still very popular with locals and visitors. The sauna hosts special theme night parties which are especially popular.
Where to stay?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Hospes Palau, Zenit Valencia, Vincci Palace, Catalonia Excelsior
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Cathedral Suites Hotel
is our preferred hotel in the city.
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The gay scene in Valencia is spread out in 2 distinct districts, The Botànic/Quart and Russafa (Ruzafa). Both are within close walking distance from the Old Town centre. The city also has one gay beach, Platja de l’Arbre del Gos which is outside of the city, however the city beach is packed full of gay boys throughout the season.
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