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Brighton bear weekend hits town this Friday

The Brighton Bear weekend rolls into town this weekend with a packed programme of events. Friday, June 28 8-11pm: Start the weekend with the Welcome Night at 112 Church Street        Free entry for everyone! Play Your Cards Right games with your hostess Mysterry. Cabaret with the fabulous Miss Jason

Brighton bear weekend hits town this Friday
Brighton Bear Weekend

The Brighton Bear weekend rolls into town this weekend with a packed programme of events.

Friday, June 28

8-11pm: Start the weekend with the Welcome Night at 112 Church Street      

  • Free entry for everyone!
  • Play Your Cards Right games with your hostess Mysterry.
  • Cabaret with the fabulous Miss Jason.
  • Get your wristbands, t-shirts, vests and hoodies.
  • 10% discount on all alcoholic beverages with wristband.

11pm-3am: Move on to Bear Cave at Subline

  • Enter the subterranean cave and join the furry fun!
  • Live DJ set.
  • Reduced entry with wristband.
Saturday, June 29

11am-12noon: Re-energise with Breakfast Bears at  Neighbourhood in St James Street.

2-4pm: Head to the Brighton Bear Weekender Picnic in Queens Park.

  • Pop-up cafe with Lunch Positive.

8-11pm: Boogie on down with the bears at Bear Shaft at Legends Basement Club.

  • Free entry and drinks deals with wristband.

10pm-4am: Carry on dancing at Come to Daddy at Envy above Charles Street.

  • £2 off entry with wristband.
Sunday, June 30

12noon-3pm: Mark and Jay’s Sunday Roast at the Camelford Arms.

12noon-4pm: The Alternative Sunday Roasting at Brighton Sauna.

  • Discounted entry or weekend pass with wristband.

3-8pm: Bears at the Toe at the Camelford Arms.

  • Street party, raffle, snacks and more!

8-10pm: Drinks at Legends Bar.

  • Drinks deals with wristband.

10pm-late: Underbears at Subline.

  • Come in your pants! (Dress code optional.)
Monday, July 1

12noon-3pm: For the survivors, have a  Farewell Pie and Pint at the Camelford Arms.

For visitors there are  two great hotel deals:

Legends Hotel

For a three-night stay at Legends Hotel over the weekend of 28-30 June, get the third night free on all Standard Double, Luxury Double or Suite bookings.

For more information and to book directly, EMAIL:  (Limited availability; terms and conditions apply.)

umi Hotel

umi Hotel Brighton will give a 20% discount for any bookings made directly with John Davis (Deputy General Manager). Email:

For more information about Brighton Bear Weekend, CLICK HERE:

Brighton Bear Weekend
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