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Brighton Pride 2024
Brighton Pride 2024. On 2nd – 5th AUGUST 2024, Brighton will come alive with the fabulous threads and infectious energy of Brighton Pride festival. This iconic event attracts thousands of people who flock to the city to revel in its riches. Not only does it bring joy and celebration, but it also generates a staggering £22,500,000 in tourism and millions for its charities. As well as boosting our vibrant landscape to new heights and fostering a sense of unity, acceptance, and empowerment within our community.
Curious about what they have in store for us this year? Keep reading to find out!
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Brighton Pride 2024 | Headliners Announced
On the 29th of February this year, Brighton & Hove Pride 2024 made a thrilling announcement, revealing the headline acts for this year’s FABULOSO two-day community fundraiser event at Preston Park, Brighton.
British pop icons Girls Aloud and global superstar Mika are set to grace the main stage on Saturday, 3rd, and Sunday, 4th August.
Joining them in this star-studded lineup are the multi-award-winning actor, musician, and LGBTQ+ icon, Billy Porter; the dancefloor sensation Sophie Ellis Bextor; the beloved pop group S Club; the renowned singer-songwriter Gabrielle; along with Kevin Aviance, Björn Again, House Gospel Choir, and Danny Beard.
Stay tuned for more exciting Brighton Pride 2024 announcements of artists and acts in the coming months!
The UK’s foremost international Pride festival
Brighton & Hove Pride stands as the UK’s foremost international Pride festival, embodying the vibrancy, uniqueness, and popularity that define the city itself.
At its core, Brighton & Hove Pride champions diversity, inclusion, and education within our communities. Through initiatives like the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Social Impact Fund, the festival aims to raise essential funds for local LGBTQ+ charities, community groups, and projects. This commitment underscores Pride’s unwavering dedication to promoting acceptance and support for all members of our diverse community.
Brighton Pride parade
The theme of this year’s parade is Love, Protest, and Unity, symbolising our collective journey through remembrance, celebration, and advocacy.
Join in on Saturday 3rd August, as the Pride parade kicks off at 11am on Hove Lawns. Together, weaving through the picturesque seafront before making way into town, tracing the vibrant path along Lewes Road. The excitement culminates in Preston Park, where the two-day extravaganza of the FABULOSO festival awaits.
Oh so Fabuloso
Fabuloso, is where pure Brighton Pride magic awaits!
Found in its familiar dwelling of Preston Park with a full line-up that will leave you in awe. We’re talking sizzling cabaret performances, mind-blowing DJ sets, and a mouthwatering array of food and drink.
Brace yourself for the ultimate musical experience as chart-topping sensations like the Girls Aloud and Mika take centre stage.
With a whopping 170 artists spread across 12 different stages. FABULOSO is proudly supporting over 150 LGBTQ+ artists and other essential allies.
So get ready to be swept off your feet at FABULOSO.
Pride Village Party in Kemptown
Brighton’s famous Kemptown is set to host the Pride Village Party, where businesses across St James’s Street and Marine Parade unite to celebrate Pride and raise funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund.
Expect entertainment zones, bars, live performances, cabaret, DJs, drag artists, singers, and musicians for an unforgettable weekend of fundraising and celebration.
Join the vibrant festivities and experience the heart of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community in full swing!
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.
Pride in Brighton | By Torsten
Embark on Torstens’ Brighton Pride round-up, your compass to navigate the excitement of the forthcoming Pride weekend. Uncover the pulse of the festivities and discover the diversity of venues awaiting you. From vibrant rainbow-infused settings to sun-kissed seafront alfresco terraces, revel in the post-celebration recovery brunches and indulge in the delectable ‘Golden Gaytime pancakes‘. Immerse yourself in the lineup of special events, and ensure you don’t overlook the opportunity to savour complimentary Prosecco during lunch at Tutto (lunch bookings required).
Brighton Pride on The Salt Room Terrace
Join The Salt Room’s Terrace for their annual Brighton Pride Parade Party from 10:30am to 3pm on Saturday, 3rd August 2024. Enjoy a front-row seat to the parade festivities while indulging in signature Salt Room dishes, from fish tacos to lobster brioche rolls, accompanied by a glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne.
A live DJ will keep the party lively with a Pride power playlist. Tickets are £85 per person, including food and a glass of champagne, with £5 from each ticket donated to The Brighton Rainbow Fund.
Celebrate Pride with the best parade view and Brighton’s finest seafood. Don’t miss out!
All in Pride at Arcobaleno
Arcobaleno takes Pride to a whole new level, offering year-round cabarets, mixers, and other gatherings. For Pride weekend 2024, they have an exciting lineup of events.
Friday – Queer Country Night
Start Pride with line dancing, country singers, and the Hoedown Hunnies. Doors open at 6pm, with food served from 6:30-8pm. Prior booking is encouraged. Admission is free.
Saturday – Pride Saturday
Kick off with a delicious Arco breakfast at 9am, enjoy a special Pride Happy Hour, and then an evening of amazing performers and DJs. Admission is £10 after 7:30pm.
Sunday – Pride Brunch and Recovery Brunch
Indulge in a special Pride Brunch on Saturday and a Recovery Brunch on Sunday to wrap up the festivities.
Brighton Pride Week at Wabi Sabi
Celebrate Pride week at Wabi Sabi in Hove with special offers every day. Enjoy happy hour cocktails for £8 before 6pm. Don’t miss out on the delicious Rainbow Rolls, featuring salmon, seabass, tuna, prawn, cucumber, avocado, and tobiko, available at half price from £15 to £7.50.
Join Wabi Sabi for a vibrant and tasty Pride celebration!
Pride Festivities at The Black Lion
Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes and a stone’s throw from the beach, The Black Lion is your go-to spot for Pride weekend. Enjoy quality food, drinks, good music, friendly staff, and a great vibe.
On Friday, DJ Kyri kicks off the festivities in the garden from 4:30–10pm, followed by DJ King L inside from 10pm–3am. Saturday features SoulShyne with Mick F & Rob R in the garden from 2–10pm, and Ian S, NJ Strange & Nick T inside from 10pm–3am. Sunday wraps up with DJ Afrocat in the garden from 4–8pm and Ice Cream Sundaes inside from 10pm ’til late.
PRIDE BOTOMLESS BRUNCH at Metropole
Celebrate Brighton Pride with The Metropole Bar’s Bottomless Brunch on Saturday, 3rd August. Enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco, delicious mains like crushed avocado on sourdough, waffles with fried chicken, and American-style rainbow pancakes, along with decadent desserts. Plus, there’s a glitter station and lively entertainment to keep the party going.
Packages are £55, with an option to upgrade to free-flowing beer for an additional £4. Pre-order by emailing tina.slater@hilton.com.
Don’t miss out on the biggest date in the Brighton diary!
PRIDE EVENTS AT OHSO
Kick-off Pride weekend with Freemasons Friday on 2nd August 2024, from 8pm-3am, featuring Russell Small of The Freemasons, Rob Richards, and Brett Allen. Enjoy disco house and club classics on the beachside terraces.
On Saturday, 3rd August, Kinky Malinki brings their renowned beach terrace party to OhSo Social with DJs Juliet Thurbz, Scott Diaz, David Godding, and Justin Howard. Experience electrifying beats and a vibrant atmosphere from 4-9pm.
All Pride events support the Brighton Rainbow Fund. Get your tickets now and join the celebration of love, diversity, and unity!
Carnival themed extravaganza at shelter hall
In Brighton, you go big for Pride or you go home. This year, Shelter Hall brings the party to the seafront with a Carnival-themed extravaganza!
Saturday, 3rd August
Doors open from 12pm-8pm for immersive entertainment, vibrant shows, and big top decor. Join for two-hour sittings and enjoy Pride Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner from Shelter Hall kitchens and bar.
Sunday, 4th August
Wrap up Pride weekend with Louise Fidelia on the decks from 6pm-10pm on the ground floor of the main hall.
Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities at Shelter Hall this Pride weekend!
Lavendar Boy Exhibition | Helm Gallery
“Finding drag, much like when a drag performer starts dabbling in the act themselves, brought me so much freedom!”
Helm Gallery are proud to announce our next exhibition of the summer – Lavender Boy: a solo debut by photographer Greg Bailey. From 1st August to 1st September, Greg will take over Helm’s exhibition hall, showcasing shots that span the last ten years of his career photographing drag performers from around the world. This brand new exhibition captures the culturally rich art form of drag through beauty, queerness, and a riot of colour.
TUTTO PRIDE FEAST
Celebrate Pride at Tutto with a special 2 or 3-course Pride Feast menu for £35/40 per person. Enjoy delicious options like Vegan ‘Nduja Pizzette, Prawn & Crayfish Pansotti, and Aubergine Parmigiana. Top off your meal with Zeppole, delightful deep-fried dough balls with rainbow sprinkles. Add bottomless drinks, including Mimosa, Prosecco, wine, beer, or soft drinks, for an additional £20.
Join Tutto for a vibrant and tasty Pride celebration!
Pride Pop Up at the permit room Brighton
Naked and famous at Cin Cin
Cin Cin is celebrating Pride weekend with a special cocktail, the ‘Naked & Famous,’ crafted with mezcal, Aperol, Strega liqueur, and lime juice, served in a chilled coupe glass.
Show your Brighton Pride 2024 ticket and receive complimentary Cin Cin snacks Nocellara olives and focaccia with every ‘Naked & Famous’ cocktail ordered.
This offer is limited to one per customer. Enjoy the festive flavours and celebrate Pride at Cin Cin!
SPARKLY PRIDE AT THE MESMERIST
The Mesmerist is celebrating Pride 2024 with the theme “Glimmer,” featuring sparkly, glitzy, and sequin-covered decor.
From Friday to Saturday, enjoy top Brighton DJs performing live from 12pm until late. On Friday, Adam Ede kicks off the party from 6-8pm, followed by Eddie the Goatboy from 9pm-2am. Rhythmic Trifecta will spin UKG and breaks on the roof terrace from 8pm. Saturday features DJ O:BE from 12-9pm, LoveBuzz on the roof terrace from 4pm-2am, and DJ Saul Guud from 9pm with a mix of tunes. Celebrate with The Mesmerist for an unforgettable Pride!
KEMPTOWN KLUB’S PRIDE LINEUP
Behind an unassuming door in Kemptown Village lies the vibrant Kemptown Klub. This private members club for the over 25s invites you to celebrate Pride from August 2nd to 4th. Enjoy Pride festivities with extended hours: Friday from 4pm till late, and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm till late. On Saturday, experience energetic sets from DJs I.DE, JGM, and CHRIS X (Radio Decadence DJ). Join Kemptown Klub for a lively and alternative Pride celebration in one of Brighton’s best-kept secrets!
disco drinks at Gungho
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. Our Brighton food and drink events page is your one-stop shop for having fun with your food.
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Brighton Pride 2024 is set to be an unmissable celebration! Girls Aloud will electrify the stage as Saturday’s headliners, and Mika will bring the house down on Sunday. The line-up also features the sensational Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the soulful Gabrielle, the edgy Peaches, and the iconic Fat Tony. Get ready for performances by Beth McCarthy, Princess Superstar, DJ Paulette, Lynks, Horse Meat Disco, and Girli. Adding even more excitement, Kevin Aviance, Björn Again, and Danny Beard will also grace the stage. And that’s not all – more fantastic acts are still to be announced!
Brighton Pride is one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant LGBTQ+ pride festivals. Held annually in Brighton, this colourful event celebrates diversity, equality, and community with a spectacular array of activities, including parades, concerts, parties, and cultural events. Brighton Pride attracts thousands of visitors from around the world, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere that highlights the city’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. The festival typically features performances by renowned artists, a diverse line-up of DJs and entertainers, and various events across the city, making it a key highlight in Brighton’s cultural calendar.
Brighton Pride is primarily hosted in the heart of Brighton, with events taking place across various iconic locations in the city. The main parade usually starts at Hove Lawns and winds its way through the city, culminating at Preston Park, where the main festival takes place. Preston Park serves as the central hub for live music, performances, and festivities. Additionally, the Pride Village Party is held in Kemptown, transforming the area into a vibrant celebration zone with street parties, food stalls, and entertainment. Other venues across Brighton also host related events, making the entire city come alive with pride.
Brighton Pride has been an annual event since 1991. Over the years, it has grown from a modest local celebration into one of the UK’s largest and most well-known LGBTQ+ pride festivals. With over three decades of history, Brighton Pride has become a significant cultural event, attracting visitors from all over the world and showcasing the city’s vibrant, inclusive spirit.
