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Bears Sitges Week

Sitges, Catalunya, SpainSeptember 4-13, 2026

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Bears Sitges Week, Europe's #1 bear event and world's largest bear gathering with greatest international projection. 10-day celebration September 4-13, 2026 on Costa Daurada near Barcelona attracting 8,000+ bears, cubs, muscle bears, chasers, and admirers from around the globe. 25th anniversary edition. Features purpose-built Bear Village on seafront (Sept 7-13) with al fresco bar, stage, DJs open 8pm-3am nightly (3:30am weekends). Events include Mr Bear Sitges contest, nightly Ruta del OSO (Bear Route bar crawls with sponsor bars), themed disco nights at Scandal Nightclub, leather/rubber/fetish socials, underwear parties at Bears Bar, BBQ & Music POPAIR event attracting 600+ (Le Patio Restaurant), Drag Brunch, Bears Market, beach volleyball, art exhibitions featuring male beauty, daily sauna afternoons at Sauna Sitges, VIP Zone access. Bear Alley (Calle Joan Tarrida) central gathering spot. Gay beaches at Bassa Rodona and Balmins. Mediterranean setting, late summer sun, body positivity celebration, inclusive atmosphere. Books out months in advance.
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