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Brighton Pride 2025
Brighton Pride returns on the weekend of 2nd–3rd August 2025, promising a joyful city-wide celebration of love, identity, and community. Expect a colourful mix of drag brunches, rooftop parties, live DJs, and Pride specials as venues across Brighton come alive with energy. At the heart of it all is the legendary Pride Parade on Saturday, a powerful, unapologetic march for equality and visibility.
From Brighton beachside terraces to bold late-night Brighton Pride events across the city, Pride 2025 is set to be unforgettable.
Curious about what’s on? Here’s your full guide to Pride 2025 in Brighton.
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LGBTQ+ bars | Brighton Pride
Over the last 50 years, Brighton has firmly established itself as a hotspot of LGBTQ+ activism, hosting some of the UK’s first Gay Pride demonstrations and vocal anti-Section 28 marches.
Today, we enjoy living in one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world. As such, almost all pubs, bars and cafés are what might be called ‘queer welcoming’, but there is also an abundance of out-and-proud venues that cater specifically for our LGBTQ+ communities and allies.
We’ve put together a collection of some of our favourite Brighton Gay Bars or LGBTQ+ friendly bars.
Brighton Pride 2025 | Pride on the Park
Brighton’s biggest Pride celebration lands in Preston Park on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August, and it’s shaping up to be iconic. Expect full festival energy with Mariah Carey and Sugababes headlining, alongside an incredible line-up including Loreen, Will Young, Natalie Imbruglia, Fatboy Slim, Bimini, Beth Ditto, Katy B, and Sister Sledge ft. Kathy Sledge.
Over 150 LGBTQ+ performers take to the stage across two days, with dedicated spaces like Cabaret Big Top, Legends Cabaret Tent, and the Gaydio Dance Arena. Music, drag, DJs, sparkle – this is Brighton at its proudest!
Pride Street Party
Get ready for a seafront celebration like no other as the Pride Street Party takes over Marine Parade and New Steine Gardens on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August. This year’s edition is bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever, with Brighton & Hove Pride teaming up with your favourite local LGBTQ+ venues for a reimagined weekend of music, performance and pure joy.
Expect daytime clubbing, Ibiza-vibe terrace dancing, and themed spaces galore. From the Drag Stage featuring stars like Danny Beard, Jaguar, Tayce, and Polyglamorous, to music zones curated by Revenge, Charles Street, and Patterns. NEW this year: a Street Party Stage by Queens Arms, spotlighting LGBTQ+ cabaret stars and closing with a spectacular Sunday night finale.
The fun continues with Centre Stage & Marine Tavern’s camp classics stage and The Camelford Arms’ chill Bear DJ Bar. With delicious food traders, iconic bars, and an unbeatable community atmosphere, this is Pride done Brighton-style: vibrant, proud, and unapologetically queer.
Pride Community Parade & Campsite
On Saturday 2 August, the city comes alive as thousands join the Pride Community Parade – Ravishing Rage – a bold, beautiful march of resilience, unity and pure queer joy. Expect colour, passion and protest with purpose as the parade weaves from the seafront through the heart of Brighton, turning the streets into a moving celebration of LGBTQ+ life, love and liberation.
And if you’re looking to stay close to the action, the official Pride Campsite is your perfect base, just a short walk from the park and packed with vibrant energy, community spirit, and all the essentials for a fun, safe and social Pride weekend. Book early to grab your pitch and wake up right in the heart of it all.
Three Floors of Pride-Fuelled Fun at The Mesmerist
The Mesmerist is pulling out all the stops this Pride with three days of rooftop raving, feel-good funk, and genre-blending joy. From high-energy UKG with Rhythmic Trifecta to disco, house and soul with top DJs across every floor, expect non-stop dancing and unapologetic celebration. Saturday’s all-day party brings fierce floor-fillers, while Sunday wraps the weekend in pure love and glitter. Bring your crew, bring the energy – this is Pride at The Mesmerist.
Pride Brunch at Metropole Bar
Kick off Pride weekend in fabulous style with a buzzing Bottomless Drag Brunch at Metropole Bar! Expect delicious brunch classics, glitter galore, and a sensational live saxophone performance from the dazzling Snow White Trash.
After the show, DJ Jorje takes over the decks to keep the party going. Choose from bottomless Prosecco (£55) or Beer (£59), and pre-order from a vibrant menu featuring everything from shakshuka and steak ciabatta to rainbow pancakes.
Email tina.slater@hilton.com to book your spot!
Pride Weekend at shelter hall
Shelter Hall is turning up the fabulous this Pride! Join them on Friday, 1st August for Drag Music Bingo, hosted by the dazzling Amethyst Love and cheeky queen Kandi Krush. Expect high-energy lip-syncs, dancefloor anthems, and hilarious rounds of bingo bursting with pop hits and queer classics, it’s your ultimate pre-Pride party!
Then, celebrate the Brighton Pride Weekend (2nd–3rd August) with all-day DJs, drinks from two buzzing bars, and a feast from their seven resident kitchens. Whether you’re pre-partying, popping by with the family after the kids’ parade, or soaking up the vibes on their seafront terrace, everyone’s welcome. Plus: balloon fun for little ones on Sunday (1–6pm).
Book online for groups up to 25, or email shelterhall@markethalls.co.uk for larger parties.
Brighton Pride on The Salt Room Terrace
Celebrate Brighton Pride in style with The Ultimate Pride at The Salt Room on Saturday 2nd August. In partnership with Ultimate Provence Rosé, this dazzling pre-party takes over the seafront terrace from 10:30am to 3pm with DJ beats, delicious bites, and show-stopping views of the Pride parade. Choose from welcome rosé on arrival or upgrade to bottomless Nosecco or Ultimate Provence Rosé between 11am–1pm.
Tickets sell out fast, so book now and start Pride weekend the sparkling way.
Blossom’s Golden Gala Pride Party
Brighton’s most fabulous private Pride party is back! Join Blossoms Cocktail Bar on Saturday 2nd August from 2–6pm for Golden Gala – an all-out celebration of love, drag, laughter and glittering good vibes. Expect powerhouse vocals, hilarious lip-syncs, laugh-out-loud comedy and live music, all set in the lush surrounds of Blossoms. Dress to dazzle and shine bright as you sip curated cocktails and soak up the energy.
Ticket tiers include bento boxes (meat or vegan) and a premium option with 90 minutes of bottomless bubbly.
Brighton Pride Champagne Brunch at Coppa Club
Start Pride Saturday the sparkling way at Coppa Club Brighton, where Veuve Clicquot and good vibes flow from 9:30–11:30am. Kick things off with a chilled glass of champagne on arrival, then ease into the day with a brunch menu made for celebrating. Think kefir pancakes with berry compôte, avocado & eggs, pain perdu, or a hearty skillet breakfast.
It’s all about delicious moments, bubbles, and Pride joy served in style. Free entry – just bring the Pride spirit.
Breakfast of Queens at Permit Room
Start Pride weekend fabulously with Permit Room’s Breakfast of Queens – a two-day celebration (2–3 August, 9am–4pm) packed with flavour, flair and fierce vibes. Feast on extended Bombay breakfasts, sip £5 frozen-lipster cocktails, and enjoy Pride-only specials while live DJs and dazzling drag hosts bring the energy. From Kingfisher beer towers to non-stop tunes, it’s the ultimate pre-parade party.
Book your spot and brunch like royalty, because queens don’t queue.
Pride by the Beach at OHSO Social
Located right on Brighton beach, OHSO Social is a go-to destination for Pride celebrations and summer vibes alike. With live DJs, themed parties, and front-row views of the seafront action, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere. Expect good music, great cocktails, and a buzzing crowd. Their Pride weekend events are legendary – and this year looks set to be bigger than ever!
Check all events here.
Pride Brunch on the Terrace at Pearly Cow
Join Pearly Cow Brighton for their very first Pride Party, hosted on their stunning open-air terrace overlooking the seafront. Expect sun-soaked vibes, flowing food and drink, and fierce glamour from your fabulous host – Veronica Green of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
With a £130 ticket that includes full credit to spend on signature dishes, cocktails, oysters, and more, it’s your Pride, your way. All served with camp, sass, and a killer soundtrack. Booking essential.
Nostos at Pride
Nostos Hove is bringing the flavour to Brighton Pride with two sizzling BBQ events! They’ll be firing up the grill on the i360’s upper deck (Saturday 11.30am–4pm, Sunday 11.30am–3pm), perfectly placed by the parade. Plus, catch them cooking up a storm at Bottom’s Rest as part of the venue’s Pride Weekender celebrations. Expect delicious Greek-inspired bites and big Pride energy!
Strike a Pose with Mariah!
Join the fun at Lost in the Lanes this Pride (2–3 August 2025)! Snap a pic with Mariah, post it on Instagram tagging @lostinthelanes and using #LSTwithMariah for a chance to win brunch for two!
• You must be 18+ and based in Brighton
• Make sure your Instagram profile is public so we can see your entry.
• Only one entry per person.
• Winner picked at random and contacted via DM by 6 August.
• Prize: Brunch for two (up to £50), valid for 3 months (excludes bank hols/special events).
• We may share your photo or post (with credit) on our socials.
This is not linked to or endorsed by Instagram. Just Lost’ way of spreading Pride love!
Bloody Good Pride Vibes at Mange Tout
Kick off your Pride weekend with a French twist at Mange Tout. This cosy North Laine favourite is serving up 2-for-£15 Bloody Marys and Mimosas all weekend long. Whether you’re brunching before the parade or stopping by for a midday cheers, it’s the perfect pitstop for flavour, flair and fabulous vibes. Santé to Pride!
other food and drink events
As well as the official Pride line-up, many of our city’s fine food and drink establishments will be joining in the celebrations by doing what they do best and in the name of a good cause. See below for our foodie picks to fuel and recharge before, during and after your celebrations. Plus our Brighton food and drink events page is your one-stop shop for having fun with your food.
Restaurants and Pubs
Pubs and restaurants that are great for sharing with friends or enjoying a breather before (or after) the party.
- Bonsai Plant Kitchen – Award-winning vegan small plates and cocktails on Baker Street.
- The Chimney House – Ideal pitstop on the way to Preston Park, with cracking burgers and pints.
- The Roundhill – Post-parade wind-down with comforting vegan pub food and cocktails.
- Tutto – Gather your crew on Marlborough Place for Italian sharing plates and fabulous wines.
- Nanima Asian Kitchen and Café – Award-winning, at the top of Kemptown, serving warming bowls of noodles to recharge or re-energise.
- Fatto a Mano – Swing by Preston Circus for a post-parade pizza fix.
Pictured above: Nanima Asian Kitchen and Café
Cafes and Bakeries
Cafés, sandwiches, coffee, brunch and more — ideal for lining your stomach or fuelling up en route.
- Jacobs Bakery – Right on the parade route, serving up freshly made sandwiches from early doors.
- Curio Café Bar – In the heart of the action on Clyde Road, perfect for a sensational sandwich stop.
- Moksha Caffé – Brunch it up with a full plate and don’t skip the hash browns.
- Social Board – At the bottom of St James’s Street, serving their award-winning sandwiches ideal for on-the-go.
- Open Bakery – At the top of Kemptown, known for outstanding cakes, bakes and coffee.
Picture above: Social Board Sandwiches
Brunch Spots
Here’s where to head the morning after the celebrations:
- Oeuf – BRAVO winner and home of the famous Frumpets™.
- Starfish & Coffee – BRAVO winner and top-tier brunches and a Bloody Mary that seriously hits the spot.
- Vios Café – Right in the heart of the Lanes and pours a seriously reviving coffee.
- Mange Tout – French-inspired and reliably excellent for a proper brunch fix.
- Trading Post Coffee – The Kensington Gardens location has a gorgeous roof garden to brunch away in peace.
- Lost in the Lanes – Award-winning and just moments from the seafront.
- Apiary – Their honey-infused breakfasts spill into lunch for the late risers.
- Rockwater Hove – Seafront views, brunch classics, and a breezy vibe.
Pictured above: Starfish & Coffee
