Brighton Pride 2026: Raye and Diana Ross to headline
The event celebrates its 35th anniversary with a parade and music festival.
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Brighton & Hove Pride is set to return for its 35th anniversary celebration, with contemporary artist Raye and music icon Diana Ross confirmed as headliners for Pride on the Park. The festival will take place on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Parade and Festival Details
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The annual Pride Parade will proceed along Brighton promenade on Saturday, August 1. Spectators can watch the parade free of charge. For those wishing to attend Pride on the Park, general admission tickets for Saturday, August 1, begin at £62.88, with Sunday, August 2, tickets available from £60.60. Weekend passes for Party in the Park are priced from £132.60.
Pride on the Park will host a variety of performers. Saturday's lineup includes Raye, supported by Jessie J, Self Esteem, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock. RuPaul is also scheduled to DJ, marking a UK festival exclusive. Sunday's performances will be headlined by Diana Ross, with support from artists including Holly Johnson and Melanie C. The event will also feature DJ sets from RuPaul and Melanie C, alongside live performances.
Historical Context of Brighton Pride
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Brighton's first Gay Pride event was held in 1973, organised by the Sussex Gay Liberation Front. Following this initial event, Pride did not return until 1991. The resurgence in 1991 was a community-led protest against the Thatcher government's Section 28 policy, which restricted the promotion of homosexuality. Over the years, Brighton has established itself as a prominent destination for the LGBTQ+ community.
Parade Route and Additional Events
The parade is set to commence at Hove Lawns near the West Pier at 11am on Saturday, August 1. The route will follow King's Road, ascend West Street to the clock tower, and proceed along North Street. It will then navigate around the Royal Pavilion before heading up London Road, finishing at its junction with Preston Road, Victoria Street, and Old Shoreham Road.
In addition to Pride on the Park, the Brighton Pride Street Party will take place on Marine Parade on both Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. This event will feature multiple stages, music zones, bars, and food vendors. Tickets for the street party start at £36.06 for a single day or £37.20 for a weekend pass. Official after-parties are also scheduled across various venues, including Concorde 2 and Patterns.
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+Who are the headline acts for Brighton Pride 2026?
Raye and Diana Ross will headline Brighton Pride 2026. Raye will perform on Saturday, August 1, supported by Jessie J, Self Esteem, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, while Diana Ross will headline on Sunday, August 2, with support from Holly Johnson and Melanie C.
+How much do tickets cost for Brighton Pride 2026?
General admission tickets for Pride on the Park start at £62.88 for Saturday and £60.60 for Sunday. Weekend passes for Party in the Park are priced from £132.60, and single-day tickets for the Brighton Pride Street Party start at £36.06.
+When and where does the Pride Parade take place?
The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, August 1, starting at 11am from Hove Lawns near the West Pier. It will follow King's Road, West Street, North Street, and London Road before finishing at the junction of Preston Road, Victoria Street, and Old Shoreham Road.
+What other events are part of Brighton Pride 2026?
In addition to Pride on the Park, there will be a Brighton Pride Street Party on Marine Parade on both days, featuring multiple stages, music zones, bars, and food vendors. Official after-parties are also scheduled at venues like Concorde 2 and Patterns.
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