Event Dates
From: Thursday, March 19, 2026
To: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Maspalomas Bear Carnival is a large-scale bear meeting in Gran Canaria (Spain), featuring 10 days and nights of parties, pool fun and more.
Bears Bears..everywhere during Maspalomas Bear Carnival in Gran Canaria. Note the event returns to March in 2026.
The Bear Carnival in Maspalomas attracts thousands of guys from around the world hoping to escape Winter in the Northern hemisphere for 7+ days of fun in the sun with hot bears, otters and chasers!
- Book your hotel close to the Yumbo Centre early as this event is very popular. Stay close to all the parties at the recently refurbished Barceló Margaritas rated “Fabulous” by guests, with spacious and stylish rooms and two outdoor pools.
Maspalomas Bear Carnival Program Highlights 2026
- Next Edition: Thursday 19th March 2026 – Sunday 29th March 2026 – The Superhero Edition
- Highlights include a BBQs and pool parties at Basement Studios, a bear-naked boat party, the Wet and Hairy Pool Party at the Axel Beach.
- Other events include the Mister Bear Gran Canaria, Jockstrap and Harness parties, beach days, waterpark trips and more.
- Stay close to the pool party at the Vital Suites, rated “Fabulous”, with one of the best pools closest to the Yumbo, modern gym and superb facilities.
Maspalomas Bear Carnival Weather
- Let’s face it, by March, most of us are in need of some sun! Gran Canaria is a subtropical island. It enjoys dry, 20-25 °C weather during the event. Have fun at the beach and pools with hundreds of bears, 3 months before Summer!
- Visiting for Bear Carnival? Check out the top 10 gay and gay friendly hotels in Gran Canaria.
Pool Parties
- Both the Basement Villas Pool pre party, Welcome party at Los Almendros and the Axel beach pool party are some of of the most popular events of the Bear Carnival.
- Book your stay at the host hotel AxelBeach well in advance.
Day, Date & Time Event Venue Monday 23rd March 12pm-6pm Unmasked & Unleashed Pool Party Basement Studios Monday 23rd March 12:30pm-4:30pm The Waterpark Takeover Aqualand Wednesday 25th March 12pm-6pm Bear Pool Party Los Almendros Thursday 26th March 12pm-6pm The Splashmen Pool Party Ritual Friday 27th March 10am-6pm Cape Off, Guns Out Pool Party Basement Studios Saturday 28th March 12pm-8pm Wet & Hairy Pool Party AxelBeach Boat Trips
- Multiple Boat trips take place during the event including the Bear Naked Boat and the Disco Boat Trip.
- Tuesday 24th March 3:30pm-7:30pm – Disco Boat @ Puerto Rico
- Sunday 29th March 3:30pm-8:30pm – Sunset Boat Trip @ Magic Island
Cruising Parties
- Cruising parties are held at Toms, Zoo, Strong Construction, The Factory, Noxons and Reds.
Day, Date & Time Event Venue Monday 23rd March 10pm-4am Bears in Jockstraps Venue to be confirmed Tuesday 24th March 9pm-4am Bear Hot Party Venue to be confirmed Wednesday 25th March 7pm-11pm Superbears in Singlets BBQ Basement Studios Wednesday 25th March 11pm-4am Superbears in Singlets Venue to be confirmed Thursday 26th March 9pm-4am Bear Hot Party Venue to be confirmed Themed Nights
- Club Kiki, formerly Scala Heaven, is the home of late night partying in Maspalomas run by the people that were behind Bunker.
- Top Tip! – Don’t miss DILF’s special edition closing party “Endgame Night by DILF” on Sunday 29th March 10pm-6am.
Day, Date & Time Event Venue Wednesday 25th March 11pm-4am Superbears in Singlets Venue to be confirmed Thursday 26th March 9pm-11pm Bearaoke Divinity Friday 27th March 9pm-4am Mister Bear Gran Canaria Club Kiki Saturday 28th March 11pm-6am Superwoof Carnival Party Club Kiki Aqualand Trips
- Monday 23rd March- Waterpark Fun Trip – Aqualand – 12:30 – 16:30 – Aqualand Maspalomas is a water park located in Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands.
- It features a variety of water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool
- Famous attractions include the Tornado, Boomerang, and the adrenaline-pumping Kamikaze slides.
- It is a 5 to 10-minute drive from the Yumbo.
- Upgrade your stay in Maspalomas at the Hotel Riu Papayas, an all-inclusive resort, rated “Fabulous” by guests.
The Yumbo Centre
- The Yumbo, the World’s biggest LGTB leisure centre is open and ready to party during the Maspalomas bear carnival.
- The Yumbo is an open-air gargantuan complex open twenty hours a day, every day of the year, with almost a hundred gay venues around a landscaped square.
- Check out our guide to gay Maspalomas, with tips on where to stay, dine and party.
The Gay Beach
- Bump into some furry friends on the Dunes of Maspalomas and the oasis inside them, maybe the World’s largest and most picturesque cruising ground.
- Head for “El Siete” gay beach (literally “Number Seven”), where hundreds of men are waiting for you in the Sun, with little or no clothing at all (I repeat, in Winter)… There’s even a bear zone, to the right!
- Sunday 10th – Head to Kiosk No 7 for the Bear Olympics from noon until 4 pm.
- Stay close to the beach at the Riu Palace hotel with epic views, spacious rooms and superb service.
Bear Friendly Venues
- Bärenhöhle – Meaning bear Cave, is one of the oldest gay bars in the Yumbo with a regular clientele.
- The Factory – Big gay cruising club next to the Yumbo with a weekly program of parties and events.
- Reds – Large cruising club, 400 m from the Yumbo with cabins in the basement, dress code parties and friendly staff.
- Barack’afe – Friendly bar with great atmosphere and camp music.
- Noxon – Kinky fetish bar with theme nights and cruising area.
- Tom’s – Popular cruising bar with dark room and smoking terrace.
- Zoo – Large gay cruising club spread over two floors open daily from 10 pm, busy between 11 pm and 1 am.
- Construction – Large gay club in the Yumbo with a cruising labyrinth. One of the most popular venues in the Yumbo.
- Discover the best of Maspalomas, from bars and restaurants to top attractions with our gay guide to Gran Canaria.
Recommended Maspalomas Hotels
The following hotels are all close to the the gay bars of Maspalomas:
Book early your hotel & stay close to
Playa del Ingles next to the gay bars
The Sol Barbacan close to the Yumbo
offering a great pool and stylish rooms.
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Over 32 gay bars all in the same area, so we have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Address: Av. de Estados Unidos, 28, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: Av. Arquitecto Manuel de la Peña Suarez, 14, 35100
Address: Av. de Tirajana, 27, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: Av. 8 de Marzo, 29, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Address: Avenida de Tirajana, 32 (entrada por C/ Timple), 35100
Address: C.C. Yumbo, (ground floor)
Address: C.C. Yumbo, (ground floor)
Address: C.C. Yumbo 111/10, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Cita, Av. de Alemania, Top Floor, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: C.C. Yumbo 111/13, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 421/2-7, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 161/15-18, 35100 Playa del Ingles 1st Floor
Address: C.C. Yumbo 121/1-2, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 121/3, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 111/7, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 151/3-4, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: P.º del Faro, 36, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Address: C.C. Yumbo 151/3-4, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo (2nd floor), 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 231/2, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 261/6-8, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 261/2-3, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 121/5-6, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 111/1-2, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo (listed as 1st floor), 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo 261/17-18, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: Av. 8 de Marzo, 31, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Address: Av. de Gran Canaria, 24, 35100 Maspalomas
Address: C.C. Cita, Av. de Francia, 35100 Playa del Ingles (basement)
Address: C.C. Yumbo (4th floor), 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, Local 151-09, 35100 Maspalomas, Gran Canaria
Address: C.C. Yumbo 131/14, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: CC Yumbo 161/4 -6 - Gran Canaria , Ground Floor
Address: CC Yumbo 131/21 -22 - 3510 Playadel Ingles
Address: CC Yumbo 232 /27 , 3510 Playadel Ingles (Upper Terrace)
Address: Barbados II, Av. de Tirajana, 17, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: C.C. Yumbo 161/10-14, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Address: Av. de Tirajana, 17, Apartamentos Barbados I, 35100
Address:C.C. Yumbo, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Address: C.C. Yumbo, 3rd floor, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
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Maspalomas, located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, has gained a reputation as a popular LGBTQ+ travel destination, often referred to as the “gay capital” of the Canary Islands. The area is known for its LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and welcoming environment.
This is the main beach area of Maspalomas where LGBTQ+ travelers meet up to sunbathe, and socialize.
This is a more upscale area known for its luxury resorts, high-end shopping, and beautiful promenade.

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