Adelaide's bear social club since 2000

Come along. Make some mates.

Bears, cubs, otters, admirers and anyone who appreciates friendly people. All shapes and sizes welcome. Your first night is the easiest bit: just turn up.

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Water Bears poster: a low-poly bear surfing a big wave

Regular meetups

1st Friday · 8:30pm

Pub Night

A relaxed meal or a few drinks with friendly company, plus the meat tray raffle. Everyone welcome.

2nd Sunday · 2pm

Bear Life Drawing

A relaxed afternoon class at the Duke. Bring your pencils and paper. No experience needed.

3rd Friday · 8pm

Den Night

Our regular catch-up with the members’ cash draw. Join or renew in person.

2nd & 4th Wednesday · 6pm

Sauna Bears

Let off some steam at Pulteney 431. Show your member card for discounted entry.

4th Thursday · 5:30pm

Water Bears

A swim and a chat at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Your member card gets you cheaper entry.

And plenty more

Arcade nights, photography walks, dance parties and Bearstock. Check the calendar for one-off events.

Pub Night, Den Night and Life Drawing are at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel, 207 Gilbert Street, Adelaide.

Become a member

Membership gets you a member card, discounts at club events and partner venues, and a say in what the club does next. Couples and gift memberships available.

Our annual festival

Bearstock

A week of bear art, parties and the Mr Bear SA competition, with bears from right around Australia. Bearstock 2027 dates coming soon.

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