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Monthly social
Den Night
Friday 18 July 2026
The Laird, Abbotsford
Doors from 7pm. Socialise, dance, and connect with the community at Melbourne's historic bear venue.
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VicBears is Melbourne's home for the LGBTQ+ bear community. From monthly Den Nights to AquaBear, BearFest and Southern HiBearnation, there's always something on.
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Next events
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Sports & social
AquaBear
Sunday 20 July 2026
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Free swim session for members. All ages and abilities welcome. Followed by social drinks at a nearby venue.
Festival
Flagship festival
Southern HiBearnation 2026
9–14 June 2026
Multiple Melbourne venues
Six days of parties, pool parties, bear runs, and community events across Melbourne. Pirates theme this year!
Anniversary party
VicBears 30th Birthday
Saturday 25 April 2026
The Laird Hotel
Celebrate three decades of community with a special party at The Laird. Live entertainment, guest appearances, and birthday surprises.
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Why join VicBears?
100+ events a year
From monthly Den Nights to annual festivals like BearFest and Southern HiBearnation.
Discounted tickets
Priority and discounted access to major events, including sought-after UnderBear tickets.
Members key ring
Show your membership and unlock perks at partner venues.
Free AquaBear
Complimentary swim and social sessions for members.
Monthly newsletter
Stay in the loop with events, photos, and community news.
Have your say
Nominate for committee roles and vote at AGMs.
Community memory
Thirty years of nights, festivals & chosen family
Browse public albums, age-gated collections, and member-only galleries from decades of VicBears events.
Explore the archive prototype
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Built by the community, for the community
Since 1996 VicBears has been creating inclusive, social spaces for Melbourne's bear community. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather.
Sponsors & partners
The Laird
UBQ
Richmond Sporting Globe
Richmond Aquatic Centre