Brighton Bear Weekend has announced its return for 2027, with organisers promising an even bigger celebration after receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from this year's event.
The popular LGBTQ+ event will take place from Friday, 9 July - Sunday, 11 July 2027, bringing hundreds of bears, cubs, otters and admirers back to Brighton for a weekend of socialising, entertainment and community events.
Organisers confirmed the dates this week and revealed that planning is already under way for next year's festivities.
The announcement follows feedback from attendees who completed a post-event survey after Brighton Bear Weekend 2026. According to organisers, responses were overwhelmingly positive, while also providing ideas and suggestions that could help shape the event's future.
In a statement, the organising committee said it is currently reviewing comments from attendees and exploring ways to make the 2027 edition "even bigger and better".
Brighton Bear Weekend has become a popular fixture in the city's LGBTQ+ calendar, drawing visitors from across the UK and beyond. The annual gathering celebrates bear culture, a community centred around larger, hairier men and their admirers, while also welcoming a broad range of LGBTQ+ people.
As well as social events and parties, the weekend is known for fostering friendship, community connections and fundraising opportunities within Brighton's LGBTQ+ scene.
Organisers have also announced an early start for those arriving ahead of the main weekend. A special Brighton Bear-themed icebreaker quiz is scheduled for Thursday, 8 July, giving visitors the chance to meet fellow attendees before the official programme begins.
While full details of the 2027 line-up have yet to be revealed, organisers said preparations are already under way.
"The dates are in. Now the fun begins," they said.
Further announcements about venues, events and tickets are expected in the coming months.
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