What's on: Brighton Pride Weekend
Brighton Pride weekend is almost upon us, a weekend of pure joy and celebration as the city comes alive. Businesses and venues across the city are embodying the solidarity, inclusion and diversity that Pride brings, and we are fortunate enough to attend many incredible events throughout the weekend including the infamous parade and festival. Together, let's cherish the richness of our diverse community, honour the struggles that have brought us this far, and march forward with pride, hope, and determination toward a more inclusive future. Let the festivities begin!
Brighton Pride Events You’ll Love
Fabuloso in the Park
Saturday 5th-Sunday 6th August
“FABULOSO is Brighton & Hove Pride’s 2 day official fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund. Featuring over 100 LGBTQ+ artists across 12 different entertainment areas including main stage, dance tents, cabaret stages and much more. Brighton & Hove Pride is a not for profit community interest organisation. All tickets revenue raised goes directly to the operational and running costs of producing the Pride Festival, Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade, Pride Village Party and community fundraising for the Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund, and other Pride community grant programmes.
Taking place at Preston Park, this popular celebration boasts entertainment from the Black Eyed Peas, Zara Larsson and Steps, alongside plenty of top-notch LGBTQI+ artists.”
Brighton Pride Parade
Saturday 5th August at 11am
“The Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade is one of the undisputed highlights of the Brighton & Hove Pride weekend and is a glorious showcase of the city’s charities, community groups and small businesses as well as our invaluable emergency services, the NHS and statutory partners.
It is one of the biggest and brightest events in Brighton & Hove’s events calendar, with over 300,000 people thronging the city’s streets to participate in and watch the parade of community and campaign groups, and the all-singing, all-dancing carnival of colour as it wends its way from Hove Lawns to Preston Park for We Are Fabuloso, the official Brighton & Hove Pride charity fundraiser.
The annual Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade features an array of city charities, community groups, local businesses, blue light services and official Brighton & Hove Pride partners. This free and much loved, colourful carnival of diversity kick-starts a fantastic weekend of festivities!”
Pride Village Party
Saturday 5th-Sunday 6th August
“The Pride Village Party in Brighton’s famous Kemptown sees businesses across St James’s St and Marine Parade come together to celebrate Pride and raise extra funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund.
Entertainment zones, bars and venues, live performances and cabaret, DJs, drag artists, singers, performers, musicians come together for a unforgettable weekend of fundraising celebrations.”
PIZZA PILGRIMS PRESENTS DRAG NIGHT: What’s More Pride Than Musicals!
Wednesday 2nd August
“What’s camper than a good ol’ musical? Kick off Brighton Pride weekend a little early at Pizza Pilgrims!
Filled with laughter, jaw-dropping lip-syncs and PIZZA, this drag night will transport you into the musicals that made you dance and sing along… and maybe some new ones you’ve never heard of before!
Join us early for pizza and drinks or order during the performance!”
Pride on The Salt Room Terrace
Saturday 5th August
“The Salt Room’s Terrace will be hosting our annual Brighton Pride Party, we invite you to join us from 10.30am on Saturday 5th August for a celebratory party with a prime parade-watching spot. Along with one of the best views, access to our Cazcabel Margarita bar, signature Salt Room dishes, and a live DJ to provide a Pride power playlist.
£5 of every ticket will be donated to The Brighton Rainbow Fund.”
Raw Feels Pride Terrace Party
Saturday 5th August
“Get ready to let loose and feel the raw energy at our Raw Feels PRIDE Terrace Party, hosted at the stunning OhSo Social Beach Club, on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 from 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM!
Dive into a hypnotic fusion of pulsating lights, captivating dancers, and exhilarating house beats delivered by our renowned DJs. Let the night sky and giant disco balls be your ceiling as you dance the night away on our beach terrace.
In honour of Pride, this event is part of a weekend-long celebration from August 5th to 7th, a portion of ticket sales will be raising funds for the Rainbow Fund.
Be part of this epic Pride supporting party, let your rawest, most authentic self shine and dance!”
Brighton i360 Pride Silent Disco
Friday 4th August
“Brighton i360’s open-air Pride Silent Disco is back for 2023 and there’s a ticket with your name on it. With access to multiple bars, food stalls and DJ channels, kick off your Brighton Pride celebrations in style on Brighton i360’s Pride-decorated sea view deck. They’ll bring the headsets, you bring the moves!”
Written by Georgia Harrison
