Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 8, 2024
To: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Bear Necessity is one of the largest Bear Parties in Europe taking place during key holidays and festivals throughout the year in Amsterdam.
Bear Necessity is one of the largest Bear Parties in Europe taking place during key holidays and festivals throughout the year in Amsterdam.
- Are you visiting Amsterdam? Stay in the centre of Amsterdam, close to the gay bars and clubs and take a short taxi to the host venue.
The Party
- Next Edition: 8th Jun – Amsterdam Bear Pride Main Event
- Bear-Necessity is one of Amsterdam’s most popular events attracting bears, cubs, otters and lovers.
- The event attracts a mix of local and international guests.
- Panama Club Amsterdam plays host to the event, six to seven times a year.
- Music is a mix of the latest hits and deep tech house.
- Resident DJs are joined by a host of international guest artists.
- Club doors open at 22.00 and all are welcome to the hottest attitude free party around.
- This party ends at 05.00.
- Sjag Kozak, founder and promoter, launched Bear-Necessity (or simply called ‘BN’) early 2008.
- Stay 2 minutes drive from the club at the Inntel Hotels Amsterdam, a 4 star hotel with beautifully decorated rooms, superb sauna and great pool.
Other Upcoming Parties
- 8th Jun – Amsterdam Bear Pride Main Event
- 3rd Aug – Pride Edition
- 5th Oct – Octoberfest
- 7th Dec – Sport
The Venue
- Bear Necessity is held at club Panama, where you will find the sexiest mix of fetish, dance and cruise all in one with a cool chill-out lounge and a horny play area.
- Panama is one of Amsterdam’s leading nightlife venues with a vast dance floor, located in a historic and atmospheric building in Amsterdam’s Oostelijk.
- Havengebied (Eastern Docklands). It can host over 1,000 guests. The venue is transformed by Damage into one of Amsterdam’s hottest, cruisiest venues.
- The Club is a seven minute drive from the centre of Amsterdam’s gay bars along Warmoesstraat.
Where to stay in Amsterdam
The following Amsterdam Hotels are all close to the gay bars and clubs:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Pulitzer is our editors choice
Central stylish & close to the gay bars
For further information and advice on
Oktoberfest Bear Necessity visit Facebook
The Amsterdam gay scene is constantly changing with bars opening and closing all the time. The Regulierswarstraat has seen a resurgence of late with many new bars opening. The sex and cruising bars are close to Dam square.
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Highlights of Bear Necessity
Gay life in Amsterdam is woven into the fabric of the city, and there are several areas which are home to LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, each with a distinct vibe. The town welcomes gay travellers with open arms, offering a vibrant and inclusive cityscape filled with diverse nightlife, cultural treasures, and a rich history of acceptance and celebration.
Stay in the centre, close to Dam Square, Anne Frank House, & gay-popular Warmoesstraat part of the Red Light District.
Amstel area (Rembrandtplein) a famous square with bars, cafes, & restaurants, a 10-minute walk from the centre.