Event Dates
From: Thursday, November 26, 2026
To: Sunday, November 29, 2026
The annual Mr Rubber Spain election takes place each year during the Barcelona Weekend in November.
Barcelona Rubber Weekend returns for its 13th edition, bringing four days of latex, rubber, fetish parties and community events to the city’s Gaixample district. The highlight is the Rubber Spain Ambassador 2027 contest, alongside workshops, social gatherings, a fetish marketplace and late-night parties for experienced rubbermen and curious newcomers alike.
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Barcelona Rubber Weekend – The Event
- Next Event: Thursday, November 26, 2026 To Sunday, November 29, 2026.
- The four-day festival is organised by Barcelona’s rubber community, which has been involved in the Rubber Spain contest since 2014.
- The programme caters to everyone from first-time rubber enthusiasts to experienced fetish enthusiasts, with daytime workshops and socials balancing the late-night parties.
- Friday’s Rubber Spain Ambassador contest is the centrepiece of the weekend, followed by the official BRW26 party.
- Other highlights include the Beyond Darklands Gummi party, latex repair demonstrations, a rubber-making workshop and Saturday’s Open Rubber event.
- Most activities are concentrated in the Gaixample, making the festival easy to explore on foot.
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Mr Rubber Spain – The Ambassador Contest
The Rubber Spain Ambassador 2027 contest takes place on Friday 27th November at Imperial Club Social.
The competition is about more than looking good in latex. Contestants are assessed on their personality, communication, creativity and involvement in the rubber community.
Each entrant meets the jury, introduces themselves on stage and presents a fantasy performance. The evening also includes a surprise round and an audience vote.
- Contestants must be at least 18 years old, belong to the LGBTQ+ community and be Spanish citizens or residents of Spain.
- Entrants must own the rubber outfit they wear for the competition, although additional performance accessories may be borrowed.
- The jury accounts for 75% of the result, with the audience contributing 25%.
- Applications close on 25th November 2026.
The winner becomes Rubber Spain Ambassador 2027, representing the community at events and gatherings throughout the following year.
Read the official Rubber Spain contest rules and application details.
What to Expect
- Barcelona Rubber Weekend has a particularly sociable character. Unlike festivals focused almost entirely on club nights, it offers opportunities to meet other rubber enthusiasts over lunch, attend practical workshops and discover new fetish designers.
- Friday afternoon is ideal for shopping and learning more about latex care. The marketplace at Axel Hotel brings together rubber-related products, while the Vivishine station and latex repair clinic offer practical advice for maintaining your gear.
- The late-night programme provides a different atmosphere, with rubber-focused dance parties and cruising events. Check each activity’s individual admission and dress-code requirements before attending.
- For newcomers, the welcome social at Boxer Café Bar is the easiest introduction. Regular attendees can reconnect with friends before heading to the weekend’s more specialised events.
Day-by-day Schedule
The following is the confirmed Barcelona Rubber Weekend 2026 programme.
Time Event Venue Thursday 26th November – Welcome and Gummi 2pm Lunch in the Community BCN Bar 6pm Abraham Saraya Exhibition Boxer Café Bar 7pm Welcome Social & Wristband Collection Boxer Café Bar 10pm Gummi – Beyond Darklands Berlín Dark Friday 27th November – Rubber Spain Contest 2pm Lunch in the Community BCN Bar 3pm Marketplace Axel Hotel – Main Floor 3pm Vivishine Shine Station & Order Collection Axel Hotel 5pm Rubber Reparations – Latex Clinic with Tish Weinman Axel Hotel 7pm Rubber Social & Wristband Collection Boxer Café Bar 7pm Club Under 30 Social Xino Mandarino 10pm Rubber Spain Ambassador Contest Imperial 12am Official BRW26 Party – early Saturday morning Imperial Saturday 28th November – Workshops and Open Rubber 11am Make Your Own Rubber Workshop – Fetish Flamingo Venue TBC 3pm Marketplace Axel Hotel – Main Floor 4pm Camp Up & Skyground Axel Hotel Skybar 8pm Rubber vs. Leather Social Boxer Café Bar 10pm Open Rubber Open Mind Sunday 29th November – Brunch and Farewell 2pm Rubber Brunch Axel Hotel Skybar 4pm Rubber Vermut – Beyond Darklands & Maspalomas Fetish Pride Axel Hotel Skybar 4.30pm Cabaret with Tish Axel Hotel Skybar 6pm Farewell Party & Save the Date Boxer Café Bar The marketplace has free entry. The Saturday rubber-making workshop and Open Rubber party require separate payment, while the community lunches are not included in general admission. The Club Under 30 social is included in the Under 30 Pass.
The Venues
Barcelona Rubber Weekend uses several established gay and fetish venues, primarily in the Eixample district. Each offers a different experience, from casual daytime gatherings to specialist cruising nights.
- Boxer Café Bar – Carrer de Casanova 73. A compact gay fetish bar with a street terrace, closely associated with Barcelona’s leather and rubber scene. One of the most convenient places to meet other attendees.
- BCN Bar – Carrer de la Diputació. A relaxed gay neighbourhood bar used for informal community lunches, offering a more conversational setting than the weekend’s nighttime parties.
- Berlín Dark – Carrer de Muntaner 34. A men-only fetish and cruising venue with darkrooms and play spaces. Its atmosphere is geared towards visitors who enjoy the more adventurous side of Barcelona’s fetish nightlife.
- Axel Hotel Barcelona – Carrer d’Aribau 33. The main daytime festival hub, with space for shopping and workshops. Its rooftop Sky Bar provides an outdoor setting for afternoon gatherings.
- Xino Mandarino – An informal Asian restaurant and social venue on Carrer de la Diputació, providing a relaxed setting for younger participants to meet.
- Imperial Club Social – Carrer de la Diputació 233. A spacious central venue with stage facilities, lighting and sound suited to competitions and large dance events.
- Open Mind Barcelona – Carrer d’Aragó. An established men-only fetish and cruising club with cabins, darkrooms and specialist play facilities.
Most locations are within walking distance of one another, although individual venue admission rules vary.
For the complete programme, event-specific restrictions and passes, visit the official Barcelona Rubber Weekend ticket and programme page.
Where to Stay in Barcelona
The Gaixample is the best neighbourhood for Barcelona Rubber Weekend. Choose a hotel around Gran Via, Casanova, Aribau or Diputació so you can return to your room to change outfits without travelling across the city.
- Hotel Soho – Best for proximity to the festival. A contemporary boutique hotel on Gran Via with modern rooms and a rooftop pool, conveniently positioned for Boxer Café Bar and the Friday events at Imperial.
- H10 Art Gallery – Best for a stylish stay. An art-inspired hotel on Enric Granados with elegant rooms, a garden terrace and rooftop pool. A quieter location within walking distance of the gay district.
- Hotel Jazz – Best for transport connections. A modern hotel near Plaça de Catalunya and Universitat, with comfortable rooms and a rooftop pool. Particularly convenient for airport transfers and sightseeing.
- Hotel Cram – Best for gay nightlife. A design-focused hotel on Carrer d’Aribau with contemporary interiors and a rooftop terrace, close to the bars and restaurants of Gaixample.
Gay Barcelona – Before the Party
Barcelona’s gay district, known as the Gaixample, is centred on the blocks around Casanova, Diputació, Aribau and Consell de Cent. It is compact enough to explore on foot and offers a wide range of bars for different tastes.
Beyond the official venues, these are useful places for drinks and socialising during the weekend.
- Bacon Bear Bar – Carrer de Casanova 64. A friendly gay bear bar with a relaxed atmosphere, themed nights and a sociable local crowd. Particularly convenient for meeting friends before evening events.
- Believe Club – Carrer de Balmes 56. A lively gay venue known for drag performances, pop music and late-night entertainment.
- BoysBar BCN – Carrer de la Diputació 174. A compact gay bar with music, drinks and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.
- La Chapelle – Carrer de Muntaner 67. A distinctive gay bar with religious-themed décor, popular for early-evening drinks and conversation.
- Night Barcelona – Carrer de la Diputació 161. A men-only cruising bar offering a more intimate alternative to the larger fetish clubs.
- Museum Bar – Carrer de Sepúlveda 178. A popular gay bar with distinctive décor and a lively atmosphere, conveniently located near the weekend’s central venues.
More Gay Events in Barcelona
- Barcelona Gay Pride – The city’s major summer Pride celebration, featuring outdoor concerts, a parade and parties.
- Circuit Festival Barcelona – An international gay circuit festival attracting visitors for major parties and pool events.
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