NOTICE
Due to the nature of the event there are a couple of things to remember:
- Consent isn’t just sexy, it’s mandatory.
- Gear doesn’t Equal Consent.
- Stay hydrated.
- Pace yourself.
- Enjoy Yourself.
SAFETY INFO
Village Angels will be around the village all weekend.
LGBT Foundation: Located on the 2nd Floor, 72 Sackville Street (M1 3NJ)
St John’s Ambulance have a hub operating on Sackville Street on Friday and Saturday nights.
If you require urgent help call 999 immediately
A Huge thank you to all our partners, venues and bars for helping make the event possible!
WELCOME!
Welcome to the Great British Bear Bash 2024! This is our 25th in-person Bear Bash event in Manchester, and we’re excited to have you!
We hope you have a blast of a time and make the most of the city and community while you are here. We’ve worked to fill the timetable with events for your entertainment, including new daytime events on Friday and Saturday and the return of the Pool Party. You’ll also find other events across the city from our partner bars & venues.
We want you to have the best time at the Bear Bash, and for everyone to have fun, be themselves and enjoy the atmosphere. To help ensure this can happen, please respect others and always ask for consent - even if you are sure of someone’s intentions.
Have a brilliant weekend, and we look forward to seeing you at the events!
The Manbears Team.
PRE-LAUNCH SOCIAL
THE LODGE - FROM 19:00
PRIVATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
CLONEZONE MANCHESTER - FROM 19:00
SHOW YOUR WRISTBAND OR RECEIPT FOR DISCOUNT!
LOLA LASAGNA’S BIG QUIZ
THE EAGLE - FROM 20:00
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
GET PITCHED - OPEN MIC NIGHT
OSCARS BAR - FROM 21:00
FRIDAY THURSDAY --- 2nd may ----- 3rd may ---
REGISTRATION
THE LODGE - FROM NOON
BOARD GAME SOCIAL
COCKATOO BAR - FROM 16:00
CLUB NIGHT PUB CRAWL
FROM 20:00
REM - THE GOOSE - CENTRE STAGE - NY NY
DJ PONI
REM BAR - FROM 21:00
FURBIDDEN FETISH
CRUZ 101 - FROM 22:00
£15 ON THE DOOR - FREE WITH WRISTBAND
SATURDAY -- 4th may --
BEAR BRUNCH
COCKATOO BAR - 11:00-12:00 FREE BREAKFAST BUTTY & HOT DRINK WITH WRISTBAND
REGISTRATION
THE LODGE - 12:00-18:00
BEAR FAIR AND GALLERY
EAGLE - 12:00-18:00
BEAR SAUNA
BASEMENT MANCHESTER - 12:00-18:00
TICKETED
THE WALKING TOUR
MEET AT SACKVILLE GARDENS - 14:00-16:00 FREE
QUEENS AFTERNOON TEA
RICHMOND TEA ROOMS - 15:00-18:00
TICKETED
CIGAR SOCIAL
SACKVILLE GARDENS - 16:00-18:00
GALACTIC PUB TRAIL
START AT REM @ 20:00
SHOOT YOUR SHOT
REM BAR - 21:00-CLOSE
RETURN TO THE FURBIDDEN PLANET
CRUZ101 - 22:00-02:00
£15 ON THE DOOR - FREE WITH WRISTBAND
THE AFTER PARTY
THE EAGLE - FROM 02:00
SUNDAY --- 5th may ---
BEAR BRUNCH
COCKATOO BAR - 11:00-12:00
FREE BREAKFAST BUTTY & HOT DRINK WITH WRISTBAND
THE BEAR MEMORIAL
SACKVILLE GARDENS - 11:00-12:00
THE BIG LUNCHEON
VIA - 12:00-14:00
DISCOUNT FOR WRISTBAND HOLDERS
THE POOL PARTY
PICK UP IN THE VILLAGE @ 1PM TICKETED EVENT
THE EAGLE CABARET
THE EAGLE - FROM 15:00
REM BAR - CABARET
REM BAR - 18:00-19:00
BEAREOKE
THE LODGE - 20:00 TIL CLOSE
LIVE MUSIC WITH TRIS BARFORD
OSCARS - FROM 21:00
SEX, HUGS AND SAUSAGE ROLLS
THE EAGLE - 22:00-03:00
£15 ON THE DOOR - FREE WITH WRISTBAND
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
RICHMOND TEA ROOMS - 10:00-13:00
PAY AT VENUE - WRISTBAND DISCOUNT
LAST PIZZA THE ACTION
REM BAR - 13:00-16:00 FREE
BANK HOLIDAY MON SERVICE
THE EAGLE - 15:00-18:00 FREE MONDAY
EVENT TEES AVAILABLE VIA WWW.THEMOODYBEAR.COM
WHAT DOES MY WRISTBAND GET ME?
- Free burger at the Bear Market (SAT)
- Free Pizza on Monday afternoon
- Free Drink Voucher for the REM BAR
- 20% Discount on food at VIA all weekend
- 25% discount ONBAR
- 20% off Breakfast On Monday at Richmond Tea Rooms
- 20% off in Clonezone all weekend
- 10% off Oscars Bar Drinks all weekend
- Limited Edition Event Sticker Sheets
- Magnet for Prehibearnation 2024
- Limited Edition Event Pin
COULD YOU BE A BEAR BUDDY?
VOLUNTEER FOR A FUTURE EVENT AND NOT ONLY WILL YOU BE HELPING THE EVENT AND YOUR FELLOW BEARS BUT YOU ALSO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND GET A SNAZZY TEE!
EXPLORE URANUS
MARKET TRADERS
ABOVE AVG. | BEAR BELTS | DEN LOUNGEWEAR
DOUG G JURITSCHEK ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN
HEAD DOWN GLASS UP | JAMES UNSWORTH
JOHN THE TAROT READER | MYTHICAL MOODS
RAINBOW-DRAGON | SHAKESBEHRS |
THEMOODYBEAR | THUCRI DESIGNS
WHITEBUNNY NATURALS | WÖF APPAREL
Manbears Manchester embraces everyone who identifies with the bear community, its allies, and various labels within it. We stand in firm solidarity with all, particularly those under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
Our community thrives on inclusivity and rejects hatred and division. We are stronger united, and right now, our transgender friends need our support the most.
Together we stand #TransLiberationNow
NEED HELP? REACH OUT
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN AT A FUTURE EVENT!
1st