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Prague Bear Summer 2026

One of the highlights of the “Bear Summer Season” in Europe.

  • Event Dates

    From: Sunday, August 2, 2026
    To: Monday, August 10, 2026

  • Key Higlights

    • Parties,
    • Beach events
    • Sauna parties
    • BBQ, bear lunch

International Prague Bear Summer 2026

The Prague Bear Summer weekend or “International Prague Bear Summer” as it is officially known, is One of the highlights of the “Bear Summer Season” in Europe.

  • Stay in the old town of Prague. Enjoy stunning views over the river and Prague Castle at The President Hotel. The hotel offers guests spacious rooms and a sublime spa, pool and wellness centre.

The Bear Pride

  • Next Edition: Sunday 2nd August 2026 – Monday 10th August 2026.
  • Prague Bear Summer welcomes all bears and admirers! Prague Bear Summer is a long bears weekend in the Czech capital with parties, beach events, sauna parties, a BBQ, bear lunches and lots of bear-fun!
  • The Bear Summer weekend takes place during Prague Pride and is organised by Prague Bears, a local group dedicated to showcasing the best of Prague to bears from around the world.

The Parties

  • Awaiting full schedule for the 2026 edition.
  • Events kick off with an inauguration Beer at Heaven Bar on Tuesday followed by the Bear Wednesday Party.
  • On Thursday, head to Sauna David with Mr.Bear Czechia.
  • Friday, go for the afternoon swim and party late into the night at Heaven with a special Pride Party.
  • Saturday join the bears at the Pride Parade followed by the bear Chill out at Klub Kotelna, followed by the “BIGGER” Party.
  • Events end on Sunday with the Farewell Brunch and the Naked Party at Heaven

The Venues

  • Heaven – Heaven a fun gay bar and club with dance floor, a cinema with sling and a large DVD projection screen.
  • Sauna David – Located in the city centre, spread over two floors, offering complete with steam room, whirlpool, club bar and happy hours.
  • Klub Kotelna – Event venue with bar, a twenty-minute drive from Prague's Old Town.

Where to stay in Gay Prague

  • Stay in the old town of Prague as this makes a good base to explore the city. Prague’s gay bars and clubs a little spread out, but most are within walking distance from the old town, and the others just a short taxi ride away.

The following Prague Hotels are close to the pride celebrations and Prague's top attractions:

Hotel Rott,   U Prince Hotel,   Perla Hotel,   Boutique Hotel Seven Days

Gay Map of Prague

There is no main gay village or district in Prague. Instead the bars are spread out over town areas, mainly in the city centre and in the Vinohrady district.

Address: Celetna 7 / 600, Entrance Stupartska 2, Prague

  • Luxury boutique beside Old Town Square.
  • Elegant rooms; some with Týn Church views.
  • Duplex suites for extra space and light.
  • Big breakfast and a cozy Library Bar.
  • Calm base within minutes of major sights.
  • Website

Address: Žitná 46120 00 Prague 4-Nové Město, Czech Republic

  • Classic building near Wenceslas Square.
  • Quiet rooms, comfy beds, fast Wi-Fi.
  • Hot and cold buffet breakfast daily.
  • Small wellness area with sauna and tub.
  • Easy walk to sights and transit.
  • Website

Address: Vladislavova 20110 00 Prague 1-New Town, Czech Republic

  • Central New Town location near sights.
  • Calm rooms with comfy beds and Wi-Fi.
  • Hearty buffet breakfast each morning.
  • Friendly staff and quick check-in.
  • Solid base for walking Prague.
  • Website

Address: Male Namesti 4/138, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic

  • Old Town location near the Clock.
  • Calm rooms, comfy beds, quick Wi-Fi.
  • Hearty breakfast with hot options.
  • Helpful staff and simple transfers.
  • Easy base for walking the sights.
  • Website

Address: Rytirská 10, Prague 11000

  • Modern café minutes from Old Town Square.
  • Great cakes, good coffee, and light plates.
  • Quick service; lively, design-led space.
  • Terrace tables for people-watching.
  • Easy stop from morning to late.
  • Open: Daily 10am–11pm
  • Website

Address: Vinohradská 40, Prague 12000

  • Brunch-focused café in Radiopalác.
  • Clean design and a calm crowd.
  • Good coffee, cakes, and light plates.
  • Quick service and fair pricing.
  • Easy pause near Náměstí Míru.
  • Open: Daily 9am–6pm
  • Website

Address: Opatovická 166/12, Prague 11000

  • Small, friendly LGBT café-bar.
  • Good coffee, spritzes, and basics.
  • Two levels; easy spot to mingle.
  • Fair prices and welcoming staff.
  • Handy Old Town location.
  • Open: Daily 3pm–2am
  • Website

Address: Martinská 5, Prague 11000

  • Gay-friendly café-bar near Old Town Sq.
  • Casual by day, lively late at night.
  • Basement dance floor on busy nights.
  • Fair prices; friendly team behind the bar.
  • Simple stop for a Prague bar hop.
  • Open: Mon–Thu 12pm–01am, Fri 12pm–3am, Sat-Sun 2pm–3am
  • Website 

Address: Bartolomejská 11, Prague 11000

  • Gay bar and club in Prague Old Town with nightly themes
  • Karaoke, drag shows, DJs and party nights from 9pm
  • Mixed crowd, relaxed vibe, tourist friendly
  • Small dancefloor, lively bar, late weekend finish
  • Solid stop on a Prague 1 nightlife crawl
  • Open: 9pm till Late
  • Website

Address: Gorazdova 11, Prague 12000

  • Gay club in Nové Město since 1998
  • Upstairs bar and shop, downstairs dance floor
  • Karaoke, drag shows, themed party nights
  • Mixed local and tourist crowd, easy vibe
  • Best after 11pm on weekends
  • Open: Daily from 2pm till Late
  • Website

Address: Mikovcova 581/12, Prague 12000

  • Gay bar near I. P. Pavlova with a friendly mix
  • Pop nights, drag shows, karaoke through the week
  • Compact room, buzzy after 11pm on weekends
  • Good value drinks and quick service
  • Easy hop to other Prague 2 spots
  • Open: Tuesday to Thursday 6pm–3am, Friday to Saturday 6pm–4am
  • Sunday 6pm–3am
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Address: Rímská 21, Prague 12000

  • Cozy cellar gay bar in Vinohrady
  • Ring, descend, and settle in for cheap drinks
  • Mixed ages, chatty vibe, local regulars
  • Pop and electro, low-key parties, rotating themes
  • Best after 10pm, walkable from Náměstí Míru
  • Open: Monday to Thursday 7pm–1am
  • Friday to Saturday 7pm–3am, (Sunday closed)
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Address: Krymská 17, Prague 10100

  • Queer café, bar and gallery in Vršovice
  • Art exhibits by day, bar and events by night
  • Welcoming gay-friendly crowd and visitors
  • Karaoke, community feel, cozy upstairs area
  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday: 5 pm–1 am (Monday: closed)
  • Website

Address: Koubkova 15, Prague 12000

  • Classic LGBTQ+ bar in Vinohrady
  • Happy hour 5–7 pm and pop jukebox
  • Drag shows, bingo, quiz nights
  • Friendly local crowd with visitors
  • Good pre-club stop near I. P. Pavlova
  • Open: Daily 5pm–1am.
  • Website

Address: Polska 32, Prague 12000

  • Cozy LGBTQ+ bar near TerMIX in Vinohrady
  • Cocktails, pop tunes, easygoing crowd
  • English-speaking staff and traveller friendly
  • Good warm-up stop on a Prague 2 crawl
  • Theme nights and quizzes appear on their feed
  • Open: Daily 7pm–1am, Fri–Sat 7pm–2am
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Address: Mezibranská 3, Prague 11000

  • Classic gay pub near Wenceslas Square
  • Three rooms a jukebox and cheap drafts
  • Mature local and bear-friendly crowd
  • Laid-back vibe friendly staff late weekends
  • Good for pre-club drinks in Prague 1
  • Open: Monday to Thursday 5pm–2am,
  • Friday to Saturday 5pm–3am, Sunday 5pm–1am
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Address: Seifertova 32/3, Prague, Czech Republic

  • Two spaces in one: lounge UP and club DOWN
  • Day drinks upstairs, DJs and dancers downstairs
  • Happy hour early, party vibe after 11 pm
  • Compact dance floor, punchy light and sound
  • Žižkov location near Husinecká stop
  • Open: Bar UP: daily from 3pm-3pm
  • Club DOWN: daily from 9pm-3am
  • Website

Address: Anny Letenské 1, Prague 12000

  • LGBTQ-friendly café-bar in Vinohrady
  • Coffee cakes cocktails and local wines
  • Relaxed early evenings then social events
  • Friendly staff mixed local and visitor crowd
  • Good pre-bar stop near Náměstí Míru
  • Open: Monday to Friday 4pm–10pm
  • Website

Address:  Balbínova 3/224, Prague 12000

  • Men-only cruising club in Vinohrady
  • Bar upstairs playrooms downstairs
  • Clean modern space with Tom-style art
  • Late crowd peaks after 11 pm
  • Cash handy for entry and drinks
  • Open: Wednesday, Thursday 9pm–5am, Friday, Saturday 9pm–6am
  • (Sunday to Tuesday closed)
  • Website

Address: Vinohradská 63, Prague 12000

  • Three floors of cruise and fetish space
  • Bar upstairs playrooms and dungeon below
  • House soundtrack with video projections
  • Late crowd peaks after midnight Fri and Sat
  • Dress-code theme nights listed on site
  • Open: Monday to Thursday 9pm–7am
  • Friday to Saturday 9pm–9am, Sunday 9pm–5am
  • Website

Address: Zborovska 50, Prague 15000

  • 24/7 men-only cruise club near the river
  • Bar at street level play areas below
  • Darkroom maze cabins and cinema
  • Weekend shows start around late evening
  • Peaks after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays
  • Open: Open 24 hours daily
  • Website

Address: Vinohradská 40, Prague 12000

  • Legacy TerMAX venue now operating as Club Termix
  • Pop and oldies Thursday then party DJs Fri–Sat
  • Mixed crowd with a young tilt and drag hosts
  • Compact floor lively after 11 pm
  • Best for late nights near Náměstí Míru
  • Open: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10pm–6am
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Address: Ječná 509/12, Nové Město 120 00, 2 Praha 2, Czechia

  • Gay strip bar with dancers and VIP room
  • Pop and house soundtrack with pole shows
  • Livelier after midnight on weekends
  • Small room strong lights bar up front
  • Best as a late stop near Karlovo náměstí
  • Open: Daily 10pm–4am
  • Website

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Michelangelo Grand
5 Star, Location

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  • 5-star, historic town centre, near Wenceslas Square.
  • A short walk to the gay bars.
  • Stylish period furniture.
  • Perfect for historical exploration, combining convenience with elegance in Prague's vibrant heart.

Ventana Hotel
5 Star, Luxury

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  • 5-star, Old Town Square, Neo-Renaissance style.
  • Close to the gay district.
  • Marble bathrooms, air-conditioned.
  • Luxurious boutique experience next to iconic landmarks, ideal for a sophisticated Prague visit.

Hotel Seven Days
4 Star, Readers Choice

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  • 4-star, 19th-century building, heritage-protected area.
  • Close to the gay district.
  • Air-conditioned, free wired internet.
  • Historic charm in a central location, offering comfort and style near Prague's cultural sights.

Hotel Rott
4 Star, Great Value

Hotel Rott
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  • 4-star, historical Malé Naměstí, modern amenities.
  • Close to the gay district.
  • Free WiFi, satellite TV.
  • Elegant and central, perfect for experiencing the historic beauty of Prague.

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