Bear Week Provincetown 2026

Bear Week Provincetown is the world's most famous bear gathering, held each July in the iconic Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod — America's most openly gay destination. For one week, thousands of bears, cubs and their admirers take over P-Town's Commercial Street and the beaches, turning the charming New England fishing village into the bear capital of the world.

The event draws 15,000+ bears from across the US and internationally for a week of beach gatherings, harbor cruises, bar nights, and the legendary Bear Week Pool Party. Provincetown's unique atmosphere — the dunes, the gallery-lined streets, the drag shows at the Crown & Anchor — makes Bear Week an experience unlike any other circuit event.

Bear Week P-Town has been running for over 25 years and remains THE event on the bear calendar. The combination of natural beauty, strong community character, and the symbolic weight of Provincetown's LGBTQ+ history gives it an emotional resonance that larger circuit events cannot replicate.