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Brighton Bear Weekend 2026 will welcome you from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July… and longer if you are nice 😉

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 🐻One of the things that makes Brighton Bear Weekend special is the chance to meet the organisations that support, connect and strengthen our community throughout the year. Whether you stopped by for information, advice, a chat or to find out how to get involved, these groups helped make Dorset Gardens an even more welcoming place.A huge thank you to:• Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run• Brighton Draws Men• Brighton Sea Serpents• Buddhism Brighton• Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard• Kennel Klub South• Lunch Positive• MindOut• Navigate Brighton• Sussex Beacon• Terrence Higgins Trust• Tonic!Thank you for everything you do for our community, and for being such an important part of Brighton Bear Weekend 2026. 🤎🧡💛🤍🩶🖤 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 🐻Brighton Bear Weekend wouldn't be the same without our fantastic vendors. From artwork and handmade gifts to clothing, coffee and all sorts of unique finds, you helped make Dorset Gardens a vibrant place to explore throughout the weekend.A huge thank you to:• Bear Skins• Bearspoke• Bear Squares Art• Bearded Clan• Bobo Bear• Brighton Gin• Carousel Candy• Christopher Sarson Funeral Director• Dan Swan Art• David G Taylor• DEN Loungewear• Grizzly Glam Jewellery• I Heart Pop Art• Kat Outten• Matthew David Art• Mike Thorn• Moodybear• Nice 'n' Naughty• Paul Middleton• Portaul• Solitary Bee Coffee• The Gay Glass Stall• The Sculptor & Tarot Reading• True Colour CollarsThank you for bringing so much creativity, personality and colour to Brighton Bear Weekend 2026. We loved having you with us. 🤎🧡💛🤍🩶🖤 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 🐻Behind every successful event are people and organisations who quietly lend their support in all sorts of ways. From providing a venue and awarding a grant to donating prizes or simply saying "yes" when we needed help, every contribution made a difference.A huge thank you to:• The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Theresa Fowler• Brighton & Hove City Council• Brighton Gin• Christopher J Sarson Funeral Director• Red Brighton Blue Hotel• St George's Church, KemptownThank you for your generosity and support. We really do appreciate it. 🤎🧡💛🤍🩶🖤 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 🐻The Bear Brighton contest is always one of the highlights of the weekend, and that’s down to the people who step forward to take part and those who give their time to judge. Thank you for making it such a fun, welcoming and memorable part of BBW 2026.A huge thank you to our contestants:• Ash• Craig• Harry• Matteo – Bear Brighton 2026• RobAnd to our judging panel:• Francisco – Bear Brighton 2024• Gavin – Mr Brighton Bear 2020• KJ – Mr Connecticut Leather 2013• Taylor – Mr Brighton Bear 2019Congratulations once again to Matteo on becoming Bear Brighton 2026, and thank you to Aidan for representing the title with such pride over the past year. 🤎🧡💛🤍🩶🖤 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 🐻A weekend like BBW wouldn't be the same without the people who take to the stage and keep everyone smiling, singing, dancing and laughing. Whether it was music, comedy or something completely unexpected, every performance added something special to the weekend.A huge thank you to:• Brighton Gay Men's Chorus• Dave the Bear• Doctor Woof• Drum & Blaze – Bear Division• Kevin Blurred• Lorraine Bowen• Paul Middleton• Pete Statham• The Burly BoysThank you for sharing your time and talent with us. We loved having you as part of Brighton Bear Weekend 2026. 🤎🧡💛🤍🩶🖤 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 Thank you to our hosts, presenters & compères 🐻🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲̀𝗿𝗲𝘀 🐻Every great event needs people who can keep the energy up, make everyone feel welcome and keep things running smoothly. Ours certainly delivered.A huge thank you to:• Rose Garden – Bear Brighton Contest Host• Jon Bee – Garden Party Compère• Matron – Garden Party Compère• Ian Sinclair – Bear Quiz Creator & HostThank you for bringing your personality, humour and talent to Brighton Bear Weekend 2026. 🧡 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 🐻A Brighton Bear Weekend wristband is more than just a souvenir. It connects people with some of Brighton's brilliant LGBTQ+ venues and businesses, helping visitors discover the city while enjoying exclusive offers throughout the weekend.A big thank you to:• Affinity Bar • Bar Broadway • Detroit Club • Hove Den • Legends • Marine Tavern • Nautilus Lounge • Prowler • The Birdcage • The Bottoms Rest • The Brighton Sauna • The Bulldog • The Kemp • The Queens Arms Thank you for being part of Brighton Bear Weekend 2026 and giving our bears, friends and allies such a warm welcome. 🧡 by @brightonbearweekend

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🐻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 🐻Brighton Bear Weekend 2026 was only possible because of the many people, businesses and organisations who gave their time, support and generosity.Today we're sharing a series of thank-you posts to recognise them, starting with our sponsors.Their support helped us put on the weekend, keep costs down, and raise money for our community.A huge thank you to:• Bear 107• BEEFMINCE• DEN• DILF• FKME MERCH• Jack Russell Technologies• The BirdcageWe really appreciate your support. 🤎🧡💛🤍🩶🖤 by @brightonbearweekend

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If you go down in the woods today...You'll find 8 title holders!Throwback to @brightonbearweekend and all the winners 2019-2026.📷 ©️ @ChrisJepson by @brightonbearweekend

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🎤 Such fun moments with so many fabulous, inspiring, gorgeous people at Brighton Bear Weekend 2026, covering for @scenemagazineukWith:@matt.a.oh@ro.se314@brightonbearweekend@doctor_woofAnd many more! by @brightonbearweekend

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🎤🐻✨ Our reporter @liran_notik , had an exclusive one-on-one interview with the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Theresa Fowler, during Brighton Bear Weekend 2026.We had a lovely conversation about the importance of showing up to support the Bears community and why events like this make Brighton & Hove such a welcoming and inclusive city. 🏳️‍🌈🐻Stay tuned for the full interview, coming soon to Scene Magazine! 📰✨@mayorofbrightonandhove@brightonbearweekend.. Scene is dedicated to telling the stories that matter through powerful journalism, community connection and cultural celebration, whether we’re covering local news or lifting up queer artists or allies, we remain committed to being a trusted voice at the centre of LGBTQ+ life..#lgbtqnews #communitynews #interview #transnews #gaynews by @brightonbearweekend

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