MAD.WOOF — Opening Party
Ya'sta Club, C. Valverde 10
Bear Weeks Guide by
MAD.BEAR
Madrid 2026
December 3–9, 2026
26th International Bear Meeting · 4,000+ Bears · Chueca, Madrid
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Essential Info
📍 Location
Chueca neighborhood, Madrid
Metro: Chueca (Line 5), Gran Vía (Lines 1 & 5)
📅 Dates
December 3–9, 2026
Final party ends early Dec 10
🎫 Pack Pickup
Bears Bar, C. Pelayo 4
Thu Dec 3, Sat–Sun Dec 5–6
18:00–21:00
⚠️ Holidays
Dec 6 & Dec 8 are Spanish national holidays
Higher prices, some shops closed
Festival Packs
Packs include entry to all parties, priority entry, and merchandise. Refundable until 48 hours before the event (promotional/discounted tickets excluded).
Gold Pack
Choose Bearbie Pop or Macho for Friday
- 6 party nights access
- 1 drink per night (no drink at Macho)
- T-shirt, VIP pass, lanyard, backpack
- €3 off at Octopus sauna
- Priority entry Dec 3–10
Price: TODO: Check price
Silver Pack
Choose Bearbie Pop or Macho for Friday
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Party Schedule
All parties start at 23:55 unless noted. Choose between Bearbie Pop and Macho on Friday when buying your pack.
Bearbie Pop or Macho
Bearbie Pop: Ya'sta Club, C. Valverde 10
Macho: Changó Club, C. Covarrubias 42
DJs Chris Bekker, Paul Heron, Charly at Macho
POSH Beirut
Ya'sta Club, C. Valverde 10
Company Milano
Ya'sta Club, C. Valverde 10
Furball NYC
Ya'sta Club, C. Valverde 10
Stay Istanbul
Ya'sta Club, C. Valverde 10
Confirmed by the official MAD.BEAR English programme and Ya'sta Club venue listing.
BeefDip Puerto Vallarta — Free Entry
Mad Daddy Club, C. de San Bartolomé, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid
Bar Route — Daily from 18:00
The official MAD.BEAR bar route hits these bear-friendly spots in Chueca every evening. Great for pre-party mingling.
Bears Bar
C. Pelayo 4
Small, welcoming bear bar. Also the pack collection point.
Hot
C. Infantas 9
One of Spain's first bear bars. Popular with bears and older men.
El 12
C. Infantas 12
Bear bar and club with DJs.
Thick
C. San Marcos 16
Big bar, busy at weekends, a bear crowd.
Mad Daddy Club
C. de San Bartolomé, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid
'80s and '90s music. Hosts the closing BeefDip party on Dec 9. Hours: Tue–Thu & Sun 20:00–02:00, Fri–Sat 20:00–03:30.
⚠️ Opening hours from online listings may be out of date. Check when you arrive.
Where to Eat in Chueca
Gay-friendly restaurants within walking distance of the action.
La Hambre
C. Pelayo 13
Caribbean and Spanish food with a hidden garden. Book ahead.
Baco y Beto
C. Pelayo 24
Mediterranean food with Caribbean touches. Try the Madrid vermouth.
LaKama Café
Chueca
Breakfast, lunch, and cocktails.
El Buo / La Buha
Chueca
Known for their tortilla.
Where to Stay
Book early—Dec 6 and Dec 8 are Spanish national holidays, so hotel prices spike.
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