It's the biggest weekend in the LGBTQI+ calendar, which sees folk from all corners of the country take over the streets, bars and pubs of this seaside city for two dazzling days of debauchery. So, get out your glad rags and prepare for one hell of a kiki this August, as we bring you Brighton's best events for Pride 2025.
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Last updated on 2nd September 2024
Located along the Brighton Pride Parade route, Patterns is throwing its popular Prided Party by The Big Queer rave, with tickets starting from £5 each. This art deco venue will be spinning a fabulous mix of tunes from its state-of-the-art sound system, with unrivalled views of the seafront. What's more, on Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd of August, Patterns Does Pride presents Saoirse, FAFF and Gal Pals DJs, then ABSOLUTE. and Joshua James for some more incredible performances.
Let your hair down with Ohso Social's pre-pride party on the 2nd of August, featuring Russell Small of The Freemasons and guests. Make your way to the outdoor space for non-stop music from 8pm 'til 3am, with second-release tickets still available for £19.50 per person.
@ R-Bar on Various dates from Monday 25th November 2024
Join R-Bar for a 90-minute, outdoor escape room-style adventure like no other in the Big Gay Hunt from £39 per person. Illustrious drag queen Tayris Mongardi has misplaced her entire kit after a whirlwind night out and she needs them back for tonight's performance. It's your job to save the festivities and embark on a journey through Brighton in order to retrieve these essential items of glam.
Make your way to Lucky Voice this weekend, where you can sing your heart out to Beyoncé, Whitney and friends with multiple dates throughout August. Book out a private room or have your own diva moment while sipping on bottomless booze at one of the brunch events.
On the hunt for Brighton Pride 2025 tickets? Then sign up for Concorde 2's awesome range of parties inside and on the terrace across the weekend. Get ready for non-stop hip-hop tunes spun by a live DJ in the sunshine and a delicious range of drinks to boot.
Volks Club will be hosting a Cabarave this Pride weekend with a 'fantastical dreamscape' theme. Upgrade your Saturday plans at this fabulous venue, where colours, characters and lampshades are at the forefront, alongside drag acts or first-class DJ performances.
If you want to carry on the party after the parade, then R-Bar is a great choice. Home to a top-notch lineup, this heaving party venue has three floors of fun that's complete with a number of drag queens and DJs playing RnB beats.
Komedia will be housing a pride special comedy club edition on Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd of August, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 8pm sharp. On the lineup, you can expect to laugh your socks off at MC Lee Peart, Robert White, Jodie Mitchell and Pravanya Pillay, then MC Joseph Parsons takes the reins the following day.
Before the Brighton Pride Parade 2025, celebrate the magic of the dancefloor CHALK. It'll be hosting a Secret Discotheque Pre-Pride Party from 11pm 'til 4am. Then On Friday the 2nd of August, catch the Bad Decisions: Pride Rainbow Rave, or on Saturday, Let's Kills Disco: Brighton Pride Special. Tickets are £7 per person and you can expect some great deals on drinks and shots too.
