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Megawoof Phoenix 2026

Megawoof, one of the most famous bear parties in the USA, touches down in Phoenix.

  • Event Dates

    From: Saturday, November 28, 2026
    To: Saturday, November 28, 2026

  • Key Highlights

    • Top DJs
    • GoGo Bears
    • Hottest Bears
    • Chasers & Admirers

Megawoof Phoenix 2026

MEGAWOOF America returns to Phoenix with BLACK OUT, bringing bears, cubs, daddies and admirers together for a late-night party at Kobalt.

  • Stay at RISE Uptown, an adults-only hotel with an outdoor pool, close to the Melrose District and a short ride from Kobalt.

MEGAWOOF Phoenix – The Party

  • Next Event: Saturday 28th November 2026.
  • BLACK OUT runs from 9.30pm-2am Sunday morning.
  • The party takes over Kobalt at Park Central.
  • DJs Glovibes, Moody and Hi Sir headline the Phoenix edition.
  • Wear your favourite black gear for the BLACK OUT theme.
  • Expect MEGAWOOF’s mix of bears, cubs, daddies and admirers.
  • Advance tickets are on sale through the promoter’s authorised Eventbrite listing.
  • Kobalt is at 3110 N Central Avenue #175.
  • Check out the 10 best hotels in Phoenix.

BLACK OUT

  • MEGAWOOF returns to Phoenix after previous 2026 editions at Kobalt, including its March party and Summer Woofers in August.
  • BLACK OUT is the late-autumn edition, with five hours of music from Glovibes, Moody and Hi Sir.
  • Black gear is encouraged for the theme, but the focus remains on the dance floor and MEGAWOOF’s bear crowd.
  • Doors open at 9.30pm and the party continues until 2am Sunday morning.

The DJs

The confirmed BLACK OUT lineup features:

  • Glovibes
  • Moody
  • Hi Sir

All three are confirmed on the current Phoenix event listing.

The Venue

  • Kobalt – 3110 N Central Avenue #175, Park Central, Phoenix.
  • Kobalt is a long-running LGBTQ+ bar and entertainment venue at Park Central, hosting drag, karaoke, cabaret, DJs and visiting parties.
  • The venue sits directly on the Central Avenue corridor, between Downtown Phoenix and the Melrose gay district.
  • For visitors staying around Melrose, Kobalt is a short taxi or rideshare away.

Tickets

  • Advance tickets for BLACK OUT are currently priced in several tiers, with prices rising as allocations sell.
  • The event runs from 9.30pm-2am Sunday morning.
  • Buy tickets from the official MEGAWOOF America Eventbrite listing.

Where to Stay

Stay around Uptown, Midtown or the Central Avenue corridor. This keeps you close to Kobalt and within a short ride of the gay bars around Melrose.

  • RISE Uptown – Best for the gay scene. Adults-only hotel with an outdoor pool, rooftop drinks and a good position between Melrose and Midtown.
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North – Best for Kobalt. All-suite hotel on North Central Avenue with an indoor pool, close to Park Central and the party.
  • FOUND Phoenix – Best boutique option. Art-focused hotel on Central Avenue with an outdoor pool, restaurant and easy light-rail access to Midtown.
  • Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix CityScape – Best for a smarter city break. Downtown hotel with a rooftop pool and bar, convenient for combining the party with a weekend in central Phoenix.

Gay Phoenix – Before the Party

Head to Melrose in the afternoon and early evening before moving to Kobalt for 9.30pm.

  • Stacy’s @ Melrose – 4343 N 7th Avenue. LGBTQ+ bar with drag, DJs, themed dance nights and a busy weekend crowd.
  • The Rock – 4129 N 7th Avenue. Relaxed gay neighbourhood bar with a large patio, karaoke, drag and regular themed events.
  • Charlie’s Phoenix – 727 W Camelback Road. Large gay country bar with multiple bars, a big dance floor, patio, drag and late-night DJs.
  • Anvil – 2424 E Thomas Road. Phoenix’s leather, Levi and fetish bar with go-go dancers, gear nights and a strong male crowd.
  • Pat O’s Bunkhouse Saloon – 4428 N 7th Avenue. No-frills Melrose gay bar popular with bears and leather guys, with a large patio and local crowd.
  • Bar 1 – 3702 N 16th Street. Easygoing gay neighbourhood bar with cocktails and an outdoor patio.

Other Gay Events in Phoenix

  • Phoenix Pride – Autumn. Arizona’s largest Pride celebration with a parade, festival, entertainment and parties across the city.
  • Arizona Gay Rodeo – February. LGBTQ+ rodeo weekend combining competition, drag, dancing and social events.
  • Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair – March. Street fair through Phoenix’s gay neighbourhood with local artists, food, entertainment and community organisations.
  • Phoenix Pride Rainbows Festival – Selected dates. Free LGBTQ+ street festival with live entertainment, community groups and vendors.

Gay Map of Phoenix

Address: 340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Large full-service hotel beside the Phoenix Convention Center.
  • One of the tallest and biggest hotels in Arizona.
  • Modern rooms with rooftop pool and large fitness centre.
  • Convenient base for downtown restaurants and sports venues.
  • Business-style hotel with large social lobby spaces.
  • About 10 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 333 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Upscale downtown Phoenix hotel with modern design.
  • Large rooms feature floor-to-ceiling city views.
  • Outdoor rooftop pool and fitness centre add comfort.
  • Walking distance to the Convention Center and sports venues.
  • Central location in the downtown business district.
  • About 10 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 2520 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Modern mid-range hotel in Phoenix’s Midtown district.
  • Comfortable rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges and work desks.
  • Free breakfast and outdoor pool add good everyday value.
  • Close to museums and downtown attractions.
  • Central Avenue location gives easy access across the city.
  • Around 10 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 222 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Modern hotel in the Roosevelt Row arts district.
  • Contemporary rooms with rooftop bar and fitness centre.
  • Walking distance to galleries, restaurants and downtown venues.
  • Close to the Phoenix Convention Center.
  • Trendy creative neighbourhood setting.
  • About 105 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 1724 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

  • Karamba is one of Phoenix’s best-known gay dance clubs.
  • Latin music and drag shows shape the night here.
  • The crowd builds late and peaks after midnight.
  • Go-go dancers and after-hours energy define the mood.
  • A key stop for Phoenix’s Latin gay nightlife.
  • Open: Mon-Thu, Sun 9pm-2am, Fri-Sat 9pm-4am.
  • Website

Address: 727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Charlie’s is one of Phoenix’s best-known gay bars.
  • Country music and two-stepping give it a clear identity.
  • Drag, karaoke and DJs keep the week busy.
  • The huge patio is a real part of the experience.
  • A long-running Melrose staple with strong local character.
  • Open: Mon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-4am
  • Website

Address: 4601 N 7th Avenue, Melrose District

  • New bear, leather and fetish bar in Phoenix’s Melrose District.
  • Large dance floor, DJ booth, full bar and outdoor patio.
  • Home to visiting parties including Megawoof and BRÜT.
  • Relocated to Phoenix after more than 30 years in California.
  • Open: Opening later in 2026. Hours TBA
  • Website

Address: 4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Stacy's @ Melrose is a gay bar in Phoenix’s Melrose district.
  • The converted church setting gives it real character.
  • High ceilings and dark décor shape the mood inside.
  • Drag, karaoke and themed nights drive the weekly crowd.
  • One of the most distinctive LGBTQ venues in Phoenix.
  • Open: 4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
  • Website

Address: 2424 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  • Anvil is Phoenix’s main gay leather and fetish bar.
  • Gear nights and community events shape the crowd here.
  • The mood is darker, more specific, and less mainstream.
  • Karaoke, beer busts and underwear nights fill the week.
  • A long-running fixture in Phoenix leather nightlife.
  • Open: Daily 1pm-2am
  • Facebook

Address: 3702 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

  • Cruisin' 7th is a long-running gay bar in central Phoenix.
  • Drag and local stage shows are a big part of the draw.
  • The early opening time gives it a very different daily rhythm.
  • It feels more lounge and show bar than full-scale dance club.
  • A friendly Phoenix staple with a strong local following.
  • Open: Daily 6am-2am
  • Facebook

Address: 4129 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Rock Phoenix is a gay neighbourhood bar in Melrose.
  • The large patio is a big part of the appeal.
  • Drag, karaoke and themed nights shape the week.
  • Darts and arcade games add to the casual feel.
  • A laid-back local stop in Phoenix gay nightlife.
  • Open: Daily 11am-2am
  • Website

Address: 4428 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon is a long-running gay bar in Phoenix.
  • The venue is especially popular with the local bear crowd.
  • Pool tables, darts and karaoke keep the bar busy through the week.
  • The large patio is the centre of the social scene here.
  • It feels like a true neighbourhood bar rather than a club.
  • Open: Mon-Sat 8am-2am, Sun 10am-2am
  • Facebook

Address: 1804 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015

  • Oz Bar is a long-running gay bar in central Phoenix.
  • Pool, darts and poker shape much of the crowd here.
  • Karaoke and patio drinking give it an easy local rhythm.
  • The mood feels more pub-style than dance-club driven.
  • A relaxed neighbourhood stop with an old-school gay bar feel.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 8am-2am
  • Facebook

Address: 3110 N Central Ave Ste 175, Phoenix, AZ 85012

  • Kobalt is a gay Phoenix show bar with a polished local following.
  • Drag shows, trivia and karaoke shape the venue more than dancing.
  • The Park Central setting gives it a modern central-city feel.
  • This works best as a performance-led night out with friends.
  • One of the stronger midweek LGBTQ nightlife picks in Phoenix.
  • Open: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 12pm-1am.
  • Facebook

Address: 3702 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  • Bar 1 is a long-running gay bar in north-central Phoenix.
  • The patio is a big part of the social life here.
  • Billiards, darts and karaoke give it a steady local rhythm.
  • The mood feels relaxed, polished and less club-focused.
  • A strong pick for an easy Phoenix night with regulars.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 10am-2am
  • Website

Address: 4301 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Boycott Bar is a gay-popular LGBTQ venue in Phoenix.
  • It is one of the city’s best-known lesbian-owned bars.
  • The Melrose location gives it a clear place in local gay nightlife.
  • Drag shows, themed nights and community events shape the week.
  • A standout Phoenix venue built around queer community first.
  • Open: Tue-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 10am-2am
  • Website

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RISE Uptown
4 Star, Nice Pool

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  • 4 Star – Adults-Only, Bar and Terrace
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Free WiFi, private bathroom
  • Adult-only accommodation in Phoenix with a bar, terrace, restaurant, and rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms.

The Westin Phoenix
4 Star, Readers Choice

The Westin Phoenix Downtown
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  • 4 Star – On-Site Dining, Outdoor Pool
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • City views, cable TV, bathrobes
  • Features dining, outdoor pool, gym, rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, and designer amenities.

Sheraton Phoenix
4 Star, Great Value

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  • 4 Star – Outdoor Pool, Rooftop Garden
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Flat-screen TV, coffee maker
  • Outdoor pool, rooftop garden, on-site dining, rooms with flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and modern decor.

Cambria Hotel
Perfect Location

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  • Great Location, Fitness Centre
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV, private bathroom
  • Centrally located in Phoenix, offers air-conditioned rooms, restaurant, fitness center, and 24-hour front desk service.

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