Sunday Bears

When
7 Dec 2025
16:00 - 20:00
Location
Town Hall Hotel, 326 King St, Newtown

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Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Newbie? Out of town visitor? Specific needs?
Any concern or question, drop us a message on Facebook and we'll do our best to assist.
Lift access is inside the venue at the rear, please ask the bar staff to unlock it for you.

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Theatrical Bears: Beautiful Thing

When
10 Dec 2025
18:30 - 21:30
Location
The Loading Dock Theatre, Qtopia, 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
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The Harbour City Bears are going back to the theatre!

Join us at Qtopia as we've booked out the whole theatre for an exclusive bears' performance of Beautiful Thing.

This is a love story. Mother to son, neighbour to neighbour, and the best friend who’s desperate not to fade into the background.

It’s 1997- Ste, Leah and Jaime are fighting school, the world, each other and their parents, but none of them really know how to ask for the help they need. Until one night when something finally changes, something beautiful grows and blooms in the harsh grey soil of the South London council estates.

Beautiful Thing is a love story about resilience, community, queerness and how choosing to love and love freely, can be the most important part.

Beautiful Thing by Johnathan Harvey was written in 1997, yet it is as powerful today as when it was first performed. It is a coming-of-age story, tracking Ste and Jaime's love as they grow into themselves, and their queerness and begin to find courage in each other. Set in a council estate, the play shines a light on the struggles of working-class Britain. It emphasises the joy of finding community and choosing your family - even if that family is your weird neighbour who's obsessed with Mama Cass. Even when the odds are stacked against them, Ste, Jaime, Sandra, and Leah face the world with grit, kindness and steely humour.

Where:
The Loading Dock Theatre
Qtopia, 301 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst

When:
Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 6:30pm

How much?:
$45 for members, $60 for non-members

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Furry Friday

When
12 Dec 2025
19:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross

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Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We're moving to our new home, and this is our soft launch! Join us at the Kings Cross Hotel while we get settled in.

Details of bar specials, DJs, member draws and more will be coming soon!

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Sunday Bears

When
14 Dec 2025
16:00 - 20:00
Location
Town Hall Hotel, 326 King St, Newtown

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Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Newbie? Out of town visitor? Specific needs?
Any concern or question, drop us a message on Facebook and we'll do our best to assist.
Lift access is inside the venue at the rear, please ask the bar staff to unlock it for you.

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Furry Friday: XMAS

When
19 Dec 2025
19:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross

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Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Friday gathering at the Kings Cross Hotel!

We're moving to our new home, and this is our soft launch! Join us at the Kings Cross Hotel while we get settled in.

Details of bar specials, DJs, member draws and more will be coming soon!

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Bear Pit: Ho Ho Hoes

When
20 Dec 2025
20:00
Location
Darling Nikki's, 161 Princes Highway, St Peters
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HO HO HOES

Bear Pit

Christmas is coming, and so is Santa!
Join the bears for our last Bear Pit for 2025 at Darling Nikki's in St Peters.

It's a night where you can be naughty and nice. Play with Santa's sack and maybe get a surprise. Or just be a party elf and rock the dance floor.

As a Christmas present for good and bad boys, we've lowered the price for of all tickets. So come and join the bears, meet Santa and enjoy the last bear party of 2025.

Where?: Darling Nikki's, 161 Princes Highway, St Peters

When?: Saturday 20 December 2025, 8pm to late

How Much?: $20 for members and kindred, $30 for non members, $30 on the door (if not sold out)

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Press Paws & Table Tops

When
21 Dec 2025
13:00 - 16:00
Location
Town Hall Hotel, 326 King St, Newtown

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Join Harbour City Bears for their monthly meeting of gaming fun, Press Paws & Table Tops!

Press Paws is our video gaming event, and we team it up with Table Tops, our tabletop gaming event every month on the 3rd Sunday!

Come along to play Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or settle down with some mates and a board game or two- we've got a wide selection, and you're more than welcome to bring your own.

Our dungeonmaster Richard often runs a beginners' Dungeons & Dragons campaign, so if you're new to D&D, come along and we'll teach you how to play.

The pool tables at the Townie are also open for use, so if you're a learner or a shark, you can have a friendly game with your beary mates!

Best of all, the day leads straight into our Sunday Social, so hang around afterwards to socialise with the bears!

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Sunday Bears: XMAS

When
21 Dec 2025
16:00 - 20:00
Location
Town Hall Hotel, 326 King St, Newtown

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Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Newbie? Out of town visitor? Specific needs?
Any concern or question, drop us a message on Facebook and we'll do our best to assist.
Lift access is inside the venue at the rear, please ask the bar staff to unlock it for you.

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Sunday Bears

When
28 Dec 2025
16:00 - 20:00
Location
Town Hall Hotel, 326 King St, Newtown

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Join the Harbour City Bears for their weekly Sunday gathering at The Townie!
The perfect way to finish off your weekend by catching up with old mates or new friends at Sunday Bears.

Membership desk open from 4pm
Members draws at 5:30pm
Members badge draw cash jackpot at 6:30pm

$18 burger & fries from 12pm till close at King 326 bistro.

Newbie? Out of town visitor? Specific needs?
Any concern or question, drop us a message on Facebook and we'll do our best to assist.
Lift access is inside the venue at the rear, please ask the bar staff to unlock it for you.

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Woof in the Woods

Start
29 Jan 2026
15:00
End
1 Feb 2026
10:00
Location
Crooked Corner Cottage, 342 Bigga Road, Crooked Corner NSW 2583
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Harbour City Bears' camping trip, Woof in the Woods, is back!

What's On

The days are free for you to relax and explore the local area.

Thursday night we've got a BBQ and camp movie night, with BBQ dinner supplied, and a camp movie classic, follow by drinks and chats around the fire.

Friday night make your own dinner in the shared kitchen or BBQ, or head into town to one of the local pubs. After dinner, we will have bear beats for us to enjoy, as well as other night activities that our previous attendees know and love- there's a dance area, a play area, and bears ready to go!

Saturday night, after dinner, relax with a drink around the campfire, play some games, do some stargazing, or find out exactly what it is that bears do in the woods at night.

Accommodation Options

Unpowered Camping

You can camp anywhere on the site, as near or far from other campers as you want. There's lots of areas available to camp, including some that are only accessible with a 4WD or by bushwalking.

Around the camp kitchen are plenty of spaces, but there are also some sloped areas, so if you want to be super close to the action, make sure you are ok camping on a slope. The campgrounds further afield have excellent flat areas, and lots of privacy and quiet.

Powered Camping

The camp kitchen & meeting house has a few external powerpoints available to the campsites near the building. Perfect for bears with CPAPs! Note that these are quite limited, so if you already have a battery for your CPAP, please bring it to free up a powerpoint for another bear.

King Rooms

If you're not the camping type, but still want to come along for a great weekend away, the cottage also has separate bedrooms with king beds, each with their own external access.

Bunk Beds

The cottage has a bedroom with 4 bunk beds, for those who want a little more comfort, at a lower price.

Important Information

Getting there

Crooked Corner is about 3 hours drive from the city, and is about halfway between Goulburn and Bathurst. If you're a solo traveller or a newbie, join our Facebook Messenger chat room to organise a lift!

What you'll need

Everyone will need to bring:

Food
- Breakfasts for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Lunches for Friday and Saturday
- Dinner for Friday and Saturday nights
- Snacks for the whole weekend
- Drinks - Soft and Hard
Insect repellent & sunscreen
A hat, sunglasses & thongs (or other slip-on shoes)
Warm clothing (as it might get cold overnight)
Toiletry items (deodorant, toothbrushes etc.)
An extra towel for swimming
A camp chair and table if you have one (there are on-site chairs and tables, but not enough for everyone)
An extension cord for power, and a plug-board

In addition to that, If you're staying in a campsite, you'll also need:

A tent, RV, caravan, swag or other shelter
A sleeping bag or other bedding
A pillow and something soft to sleep on (e.g. an inflatable mattress, a pad, or a camp bed)
A long extension cord for power, and a plug-board
Towels and soap

CPAP users

If you're staying in a room, there are powerpoints available, however they aren't right next to the beds. You'll need a plugboard and extension cable for your CPAP machine.

If you're camping, there are powerpoints on the outside of the central camp building, as well as behind the rooms, so make sure you set your tent up nearby, and ensure you bring an extension cable long enough to run from there to your campsite.

Accessibility

The main site is reasonably accessible, it's mostly flat and has few steps. There are some slopes and hills. Further out on the property the ground can be quite uneven, with the trails connecting the sites being mini-bushwalks.

The movie night will be subtitled in English, however the subtitles may be dialog-only, not full SDH.

Where?: Crooked Corner Cottage, 342 Bigga Rd, Crooked Corner NSW 2583

When?: 3pm Thursday 29 January to 10am Sunday 1 February (3 nights, 4 days)

How Much?:

Members:

$120 for camping (per person)

$165 for a bunk-bed (per person)

$360 for a king bedroom (2 people are included on this ticket - you can squeeze in more if you want, but they'll need to buy an ordinary camping ticket!)

If you can't make the full weekend, there's also a ticket for camping Friday-Sunday only, for $95 for members.

Non-Members:

$140 for camping (per person)

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Bear Essentials 30: Party Pack

Start
15 Feb 2026
End
1 Mar 2026
Location
Various Venues
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Party Pack

If you're visiting Sydney, or just want to party hard during Bear Essentials, we're offering a limited number of party passes that contains the tickets you'll need for the main events.

The party pass includes a ticket to:

Underbear
Wet Furr Pool Party
Sauna Party

You'll also get a gift bag with some great Bear Essentials goodies, and a t-shirt!

This year, we're also making the t-shirt and gift bag available separately, so if you just want the shirt and bag, select that option too!

Lastly if you just want the t-shirt, you can order it in our store!

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Bear Essentials 30: Fair Day

When
15 Feb 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Location
Victoria Park, Camperdown

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All Aboard the Love Boat

Set sail with Sydney's finest bear crew! Harbour City Bears are dropping anchor at Fair Day! Join us under the bear tree to relax and enjoy the day. If you’re just testing the waters, the HCB committee will be on deck to answer all your questions about bears, Sydney and Bear Essentials!

The first event in the Mardi Gras calendar is Fair Day at Victoria Park, Camperdown.

Where?	Victoria Park, Camperdown
When?	Sunday 15 February 2026 10am to 4pm
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Fair Day Afterparty

When
15 Feb 2026
16:00 - 23:30
Location
The Townie, 326 King Street, Newtown

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Full Steam Ahead

After fair day, Harbour City Bears is 'Full Steam Ahead' to The Townie in Newtown!

For our fair day afterparty we’re taking over all the decks, from the ground to the rooftop. Members will get priority entry, as will those who’ve visited us at our Fair Day stall.

Harbour City Bears regular home bar on a Sunday, The Town Hall Hotel in Newtown (affectionately known as The Townie) is where you can head to wind down after a busy day at Fair Day.

So come along and visit the lower decks (Ground Floor), 1st deck (Midway Bar) or the crow's nest (Roof top Cactus Bar).

For our Fair Day after party, we're taking over all 3 floors of the Townie from 3pm!

When you get to the door, show your HCB membership card to get priority entry! If you aren't a member, come see us at the Harbour City Bear stall at Fair Day to scan a special QR code, which will also get you priority entry!

Come and meet new friends and old, introduce yourself to visiting bears, or just relax and have a dance!

The Townie is conveniently located directly outside Newtown Train Station.

Where?	The Town Hall Hotel 326 King Street, Newtown
When?	After Fair Day Sunday 15 February 2026 3pm until 11:30pm
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Bearaoke

When
18 Feb 2026
19:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross

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Seamen and Sea Shanties

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Every seaman loves a sing along, chum.

Come and join us at Kings Cross Hotel for a night of fun for you to discover your inner diva and support your fellow ship mates.

See them take to the stage and show talents you would normally find on the high seas.

You never know, we may uncover a singing treasure.

Where?	Kings Cross Hotel 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross
When?	Wednesday 18 February 2026 7pm until late
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Sauna Night

Start
19 Feb 2026
19:00
End
20 Feb 2026
00:00
Location
Sauna X 10 Taylor Street, Darlinghurst
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Cabin Fever

Step into the steam heat at our famous sauna party. Leave your worries (and clothes) at the door as you dive into a night of sweat and uninhibited fun at Sauna X, where the bears are taking over for the night.

Join us for a celebration of body positivity at our Bear Sauna Night, hosted at Sauna X on Taylor Street, Darlinghurst. Dive into three floors of steamy fun.

The lounge is a bar and chill out area where you can relax with a beverage. Drinks are assigned to your locker number for easy payment on your way out. Fresh towels are available from the counter at the entry.

Harbour City Bears are proud partners of ACON, NSW's community health organisation for diverse sexualities, inclusion and genders. Stay up to date with your STI checkups, PREP, and vaccinations, and have fun!

Where?	Sauna X 10 Taylor Street, Darlinghurst
When?	Thursday 19 February 2026 7pm to midnight
How Much?	$25 for members $25 for kindred members $30 for non-members $35 on the door (if not sold out)

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Bear Essentials 30: Furry Friday

When
20 Feb 2026
19:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross

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Making Waves

Whether you’re a salty sea dog or a fresh-faced deckhand, join your fellow bears, cubs, otters, and admirers as we drop anchor for a night of cheeky smiles, and smooth sailing into Mardi Gras weekend. Expect a sea of handsome crew, nautical beats from our resident DJs, and a wave of laughter that’ll carry you through the night.

Throw on your best sailor stripes, cruise captain’s hat, or maritime chic as we make waves in Kings Cross.

So batten down the hatches, grab a drink, and join the crew we’re setting sail with the Harbour City Bears for a night of nautical naughtiness.

Where?	Kings Cross Hotel 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross
When?	Friday 20 February 2026 7pm to late
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Harbour Cruise

When
21 Feb 2026
10:30 - 17:00
Location
King Street Wharf
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Shipwrecked

Climb aboard everyone and get ready to be Shipwrecked!

The ultimate bear cruise adventure is setting sail across the harbour and landing on a sun-soaked beach.

Expect music, cold drinks, and plenty of cheeky sea breeze as the bears cruise to meet up with the bears that are at the beach day at Obelisk. Prepare for a day of salty skin and pure laid-back mischief.

Spaces will be limited so get in early for the scenic views with a BBQ provided. As an added bonus, the cruise will pull up to Sydney’s wonderful nude Obelisk beach, at the same time as our second beach day! You can swim to shore to catch up with the beach day attendees, or relax on the deck of our little boat.

The cruise leaves at 11am at King Street Wharf in the city, returning at 5pm.

Please note that the event is BYO drinks, however spirits are not permitted due to RSA restrictions. Pre-mixed drinks are fine.

This event will likely be very popular so make sure you get in quickly to get your tickets!

Where?	Departing from King Street Wharf
When?	Saturday 21 February 2026 10:30am to 5pm
How Much?	$100 for members $100 for kindred members $130 for non-members

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Bear Essentials 30: Beach Day

When
21 Feb 2026
11:00 - 17:00
Location
Obelisk Beach

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Beach, Please!

Sun, sand, and a whole pack of gorgeous bears.

We’re heading to Obelisk beach for a relaxed day of saltwater, cheeky laughs, and bodies that deserve to be admired. Pack your towel and sunscreen, bring your charm, and let’s make some waves together.

When the cruise arrives, swim out to say hello and meet your fellow sailors!

Where?	Obelisk Beach, Mosman
When?	Saturday 21 February 2026 11am to 5pm
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Pub Crawl

When
22 Feb 2026
Location
Kings Cross Hotel
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Gilligan's Tour

Hoist the mainsail and polish your compasses!

After you join HCB legend Barry Charles and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for their history tour of Darlinghurst and the Cross. you can join Harbour City Bears as we set off on a boisterous on-foot “cruise” from Kings Cross to the Townie in Newtown!

We’ll be making a flotilla of pub stops, including a hearty lunch to keep your sea legs steady, and plenty of wayward adventures as we chart a course through the back streets of Sydney.

Don't worry, we will be hopping on and off public transport, you won't be walking the whole way!

Where?	meet at Kings Cross
When?	Sunday 22 February 2026 directly after the History Walk
How Much?	Free, but registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Hump Day

When
22 Feb 2026
16:00 - 20:00
Location
The Townie, 326 King Street, Newtown

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Hump Day

Congratulations seamen, you've made it halfway through Bear Essentials 2026!

For those of you who aren't napping in preparation for the super busy week ahead, our friends at The Townie in Newtown are hosting us for our regular Sunday afternoon meet up.

So come along and visit the 1st deck (Midway Bar) or the Crow's nest (Roof top Cactus Bar). Grab a drink with your fellow maties, enjoy a hardy meal and exchange the salty stories of the first week.

Come and meet new friends and old, introduce yourself to visiting bears, or just relax and have a dance!

The Townie is conveniently located directly outside Newtown Train Station.

Where?	The Town Hall Hotel 326 King Street, Newtown
When?	Sunday 22 February 2026 4pm until 8pm
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Trivia

When
24 Feb 2026
19:00 - 22:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross
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Are you Smarter than Seamen?

Hoist your sails and show your tails! Test your wits at Trivia night with our own Capt’n Pugwash Gary as he navigates us through the straits of ABBA, leather and bears.

Strap into your harnesses, alert Roger the cabin boy and prepare to strut your knowledge on pop culture, current affairs, gay culture, disco classics and nautical nonsense that will shiver your timbers as Gary drops his anchor with Master Bates.

Where?	Kings Cross Hotel 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross
When?	Tuesday 24 February 2026 7pm to late
How Much?	Free, but registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Underbear XXX

Start
25 Feb 2026
20:00
End
26 Feb 2026
03:00
Location
Aura Nightclub and Sauna X 16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst
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All Hands on Deck!

Hit the deck bears in your most seaworthy underdaks, strip down to your reliable tightie-whities, kinky jockstraps or even a whole union suit. Every able seaman is ordered to one of Aura’s two decks to dance the night away and show off their prized booty over both Aura’s dance floors. Each floor will cater to different music choices, though a sea shanty will be hard to find.

When you need a break from shaking your booty, head down to the lower decks of Sauna X where you can explore where bears and seamen meet. Here you can work up a different kind of sweat while getting to know your dance partners better than a dance floor allows

Where?	Aura Nightclub and Sauna X 16 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst
When?	Wednesday 25 February 2026 8pm to 3am
How Much?	$65 for members $65 for kindred members $70 for non-members $75 on the door (if not sold out)

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Bear Essentials 30: Wet Furr

When
26 Feb 2026
18:00 - 21:00
Location
Cook + Phillip Park Pool 4 College St, Sydney
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Walk the Plank!

Wash that man right outta your hair, before you walk the plank into the wave pool at the Cook + Phillip Park Pool. Seaman Stayns is not invited.

That’s right, we’re celebrating Wet Furr again, but this year it’s on a Thursday. There will be plenty of pool toys to keep you afloat, so you won’t get a sandy bottom.

There’ll also be some tasty treats and cold refreshments in the pool courtyard to give you the strength to look at all the hidden treasures.

And our DJ will be pumping out tunes to keep everyone from Captain Peg Leg to Roger the Cabin Boy happy.

There are a limited number of lockers, so bring a bag/backpack to store your cargo, your best budgie smugglers, and a towel. Parrot and eye patch optional.

Get your tickets early, as this event sells out.

Where?	Cook + Phillip Park Pool 4 College St, Sydney
When?	Thursday 26 February 2026 6pm to 9pm
How Much?	$30 for members $30 for kindred members $40 for non-members $50 on the door (if not sold out).

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Bear Essentials 30: Furry Friday

When
27 Feb 2026
19:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel, 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross

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Nautical, But Nice

Ahoy again, bears! After making waves last week, we’re keeping the ship steady and the good times rolling with a night that’s Nautical... but Nice!

Sail back into the Kings Cross Hotel for round two of seafaring fun from the crows nest. As usual we’ve got the entire rooftop bar to ourselves, and since it’s Mardi Gras, we’ve got spillover room on the ground floor too!

So pull up your rigging, grab your crew, and let’s keep this voyage afloat!

Where?	Kings Cross Hotel 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross
When?	Friday 27 February 2026 7pm to late
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Parade Application

When
28 Feb 2026
Location
Oxford Street

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Cruising

Can you feel it?

It starts as a heartbeat — one that’s echoed through this city since 1978.

Then the bass drops: the roar of the crowd, the thunder of the Dykes on Bikes, the shimmer of sequins under streetlights. From that first rev to the final float, you can feel it rising — an energy that’s wild, defiant, and beautifully alive.

This is Ecstatica — the 48th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, lighting up Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Over 200 floats and 12,000 marchers will bring the night to life — led proudly by our 78ers, First Nations LGBTQIA+SB communities, and the fearless icons who continue to shape our story. Together, they’ll transform Sydney’s most famous streets into a dazzling current of queer celebration and activism — a reminder of how far we’ve come, and how bright we burn when we rise together.

Join hundreds of thousands of people from Hyde Park to Moore Park as the Parade turns the city electric — a living, breathing spectacle of love, unity, and ecstatic joy.

Please register for this event if you would like to be in the Harbour City Bears 2026 Mardi Gras Parade entry.

Note that this DOES NOT guarantee you a place- we will be selecting from this list of registrations randomly until all places are gone.

HCB members and kindred members will get priority over the general public, so don't forget to log in or use the kindred code to increase your chances.

If you are selected you will receive an email to confirm and make payment, likely in late January.

Where?	Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
When?	Saturday 28 February 2026
How Much?	$50 for members $50 for kindred members $100 for non-members

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Bear Essentials 30: Parade Viewing Party

When
28 Feb 2026
17:00
Location
Kings Cross Hotel

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View from the Crow's Nest

Not joining the parade?

Don’t want to battle the crowds but want to still be part of the fun?

We have the answer.

Climb up the ships rigging till you reach the crows nest and join our viewing party.

We are taking over the ground floor and balcony level of the Kings Cross Hotel and you are invited along to watch the parade on the big screens.

This is a free event that gives you the luxury of all the amenities of the vessel without the need to battle the high seas.

Where?	Kings Cross Hotel 244-248 William Street, Kings Cross
When?	Saturday 28 February 2026
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Bear Essentials 30: Farewell Bears

When
1 Mar 2026
15:00
Location
The Townie

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Bear Voyage

Congratulations maties, you've made it to the end of Bear Essentials 2026 and Mardi Gras! If you're not totally shagged out by now, we're having one last hurrah at The Townie in Newtown before Mardi Gras sails away for a year.

Join us in wishing a bear voyage to those people who’ve travelled here for Bear Essentials 30!

Harbour City Bears’ regular watering hole on a Sunday, The Town Hall Hotel in Newtown (known as The Townie) is where you can sail to, to wind down after a busy fortnight.

So come along and visit the 1st deck (Midway Bar) or the Crow's nest (Roof top Cactus Bar). Grab a farewell drink with your fellow seamen, enjoy a last meal and exchange the salty stories of the last two week.

The Townie is conveniently located directly outside Newtown Train Station.

Where?	The Town Hall Hotel 326 King Street, Newtown
When?	Sunday 1 March 2025 4pm until 8pm
How Much?	Free, no registration required

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Upcoming events

This is a love story. Mother to son, neighbour to neighbour, and the best friend who’s desperate not to fade into the background.

HO HO HOES

Bear Pit

Woof in the Woods

Harbour City Bears' camping trip, Woof in the Woods, is back!

What's On

Accommodation Options

Unpowered Camping

Powered Camping

Bunk Beds

Important Information

Getting there

What you'll need

CPAP users

Accessibility

Party Pack

All Aboard the Love Boat

Full Steam Ahead

Seamen and Sea Shanties

Cabin Fever

Making Waves

Shipwrecked

Beach, Please!

Gilligan's Tour

Hump Day

Are you Smarter than Seamen?

All Hands on Deck!

Walk the Plank!

Nautical, But Nice

Cruising

View from the Crow's Nest

Bear Voyage