Atlanta Bear Pride 2025: dates, events, parties

Atlanta Bear Pride is back for another weekend of dancing, celebrating, and connecting across the bear community! From late-night DJ sets to daytime socials, this three-day festival, running from April 25 to 27, brings all the bear boys and their toys to Atlanta for a weekend of events—all while supporting local charities and small businesses.

Friday, April 25 – Kick Things Off

• Kick-Off Party at Woofs

  • 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • 📍 Woofs Atlanta Sports Bar

  • Free entry, great food, and casual fun to start the weekend

  • Music by the Woofs crew

• Launch Party at The Heretic

  • 🕘 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM

  • 📍 The Heretic

  • BEAR INVASION main event with DJ Alex Ramos

  • Hosted by The Heretic and Atlanta Bear Pride teams

Saturday, April 26 – Wall-to-Wall Events

• Friday After Hours – XION

  • 🕒 3:00 AM – 7:00 AM

  • 📍 2069 Events Center (below The Heretic)

  • Music by DJ Sandro Monts

  • Hosted by XION Atlanta

• Randy Outdoor Tea Dance

  • 🕒 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • 📍 The Heretic

  • Presented by Mike Woodside and Alan Collins

  • Music by DJ GSP

• Bearracuda Atlanta

  • 🕘 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM

  • 📍 The Heretic

  • DJ Tony Moran headlines the Saturday night blowout

  • Hosted by Matt Bearracuda and the ABP/Heretic crews

Sunday, April 27 – One More Day

• Saturday After Hours – XION

  • 🕒 3:00 AM – 7:00 AM

  • 📍 2069 Events Center

  • DJ Alex Acosta keeps the party going into Sunday morning

  • Hosted by XION Atlanta

• Sunday Funday at Woofs

  • 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  • 📍 Woofs Atlanta Sports Bar

  • Free entry, food specials, and music

  • Hosted by the Woofs crew and Atlanta Bear Pride

• Closing Party at The Heretic

  • 🕖 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

  • 📍 The Heretic

  • Final dance of the weekend with DJ T'Don

  • Free entry

Where to Stay for Atlanta Bear Pride

Book from a selection of our best gay-friendly hotels in Atlanta and make the most of your Bear Pride weekend.