Event Dates
From: Saturday, November 28, 2026
To: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Megawoof, one of the most famous bear parties in the USA, touches down in Phoenix.
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.
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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.
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