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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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Monthly social

Den Night

Friday 18 July 2026

The Laird, Abbotsford

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Our monthly Den Night is the heart of VicBears social calendar. Join us at The Laird for drinks, conversation, and community.

🕐 Doors 7pm • Entry $10 / members free

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Sports & social

AquaBear

Sunday 20 July 2026

Richmond Aquatic Centre

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Dive into AquaBear — a relaxed pool session followed by social catch-ups at a nearby venue. All welcome, no swimming ability required.

🕐 2pm–5pm • Free for members / $5 guests

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Festival

Flagship festival

Southern HiBearnation 2026

9–14 June 2026

Multiple Melbourne venues

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Australia's premier bear festival returns with six days of parties, pool sessions, social events, and the legendary Pirates theme night.

🕐 Full schedule online • Early bird tickets available

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Anniversary party

VicBears 30th Birthday

Saturday 25 April 2026

The Laird Hotel

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Three decades of VicBears! Celebrate our 30th anniversary with a huge party at The Laird featuring special performances, cake, and community.

🕐 From 6pm • Members $15 / Guests $25

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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.

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Free AquaBear

Complimentary swim and social sessions for members.

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Community memory

Thirty years of nights, festivals & chosen family

Browse public albums, age-gated collections, and member-only galleries from decades of VicBears events.

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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.

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