Bear Week Provincetown is one of the most beloved bear events in the world — a week when bears, cubs, and their admirers descend on America's most storied LGBTQ+ resort. Commercial Street fills with the community, and the town's guesthouses, bars, and restaurants embrace the week wholeheartedly.
The week features pool parties at the Boatslip Beach Club (the legendary T-dance venue), bear runs on the beach and dunes, bar nights at A-House and the Crown & Anchor, and a community that genuinely comes together in one of America's most beautiful coastal settings.
Provincetown in high summer is stunning — long evenings, warm ocean water, golden light over the dunes. The town is small enough to walk everywhere and intimate enough that you'll see the same faces every day, creating a strong sense of community over the course of the week.
Bear Week Provincetown 2026 runs from late September into early October in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The week includes the classic PTown bear events: pool parties at the Boatslip, the Bearracuda and Lone Star Saloon circuit, tea dances, and the signature outdoor events along Commercial Street. Provincetown is accessible by ferry from Boston or by car via the Cape.
