Den Night at The Laird
Sat 28 Jun 2026
The Laird Hotel
Members free · $10 door
Monthly
WELCOME
TO THE
VICBEARS
Melbourne's bear community since 1996. Over 100 events a year — from monthly Den Nights at The Laird to the annual festivals BearFest and Southern HiBearnation. Everyone's welcome.
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AquaBear
Sun 6 Jul 2026
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Free for members
Members free
Southern HiBearnation 2026
10–14 Jun 2026
Multiple Melbourne Venues
From $35 · Priority for members
Festival
VicBears 30th Birthday
Fri 25 Apr 2026
The Laird Hotel
Celebrating 30 years
Special EventWeirdly Good Nights Out
Den Nights
Monthly social nights at The Laird — Melbourne's most welcoming bear pub. Free entry for members, discounted drinks, prize draws.
AquaBear
Inclusive swimming sessions at Richmond Aquatic Centre. Free for all VicBears members — the gentlest way to meet the crew.
Festivals
BearFest in January and Southern HiBearnation in June — multi-day celebrations with parties, competitions, and the Mr. VicBears pageant.
MemBEARship
WHAT
ELSE
YOU GET
As a VicBears member you not only support the activities of the club, you gain access to events, exclusive benefits, and a great selection of savings. MemBEARship definitely has its privileges.
100+ events per year — from monthly Den Nights to annual festivals like BearFest and Southern HiBearnation
Discounted and priority tickets to major events — including the highly sought-after UnderBear tickets
Free AquaBear sessions at Richmond Aquatic Centre — open-water fun included with every membership
Discounted drinks at Den Nights for VicBears members at The Laird Hotel
Monthly newsletter plus members-only prize draws at every Den Night
Voting rights and committee eligibility — nominate for roles and vote at AGMs
READY TO
JOIN THE
BEARS?
Memberships run calendar year — 1 January to 31 December. Choose from Concession, Standard, or Brethren levels. All memberships support the club and the community.