Event Dates
From: Friday, August 1, 2025
To: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Brighton Pride 2025
Brighton plays host to one of the largest UK Pride events, celebrating the vibrant gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans community in the city.
Brighton Pride 2025 Pride by the Sea… in the UK – An August Affair.
Brighton Gay Pride is the UK’s No 1 Pride Festival taking place every August, rain or shine.
- Visiting for Brighton Pride? Book your hotel well in advance, it is one of the most popular gay events in the UK. Stay on the beachfront at Jurys Inn, a 4 star hotel with large rooms and great views.
Brighton Pride Parade
- Saturday – August 2nd, 2025 – The Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade is one of the undisputed highlights of the Brighton & Hove Pride Festival weekend and is a glorious showcase of the city’s charities, community groups and small businesses as volunteers.
- Brighton Pride Parade is one of the biggest and brightest events in Brighton & Hove’s events calendar, with over 300,000 people pouring out onto the city’s streets to participate in and watch on as an all-singing, all-dancing carnival of colour wends its way from the Hove Lawns to the main Pride festival site.
The Parade Route
- The Parade starts from Hove Lawns. Take a picnic and watch all the parade participants lining up and adding the finishing touches to their floats ahead of the parade which kicks off at 11am.
- Tip, for a spectacular view, take a trip on the i360 pod and watch the parade from high!
- From the seafront the parade will turn up West Street and then continue on to Queens Road. Arrive early. It gets very busy at this junction. The parade continues down North Road. After North Road the parade will wind its way towards London Road before making its way to Preston Park.
Best Viewing Points to catch the parade
- Enjoy brunch or lunch as the parade passes by at The Salt Room with free flowing Prosecco. Alternatively head to Mojo coffee house on Queens Street for some tasty treats. Catch the fun on North Road in the cheerful Dorset Bar & Kitchen, or for even better views head to the corner of Kensington Gardens to the roof of the Trading Post.
- The Clock Tower is great spot to view the procession as participants walk, dance and sashay their way up the road.
- Early risers can head to Hove Lawns to catch the parade as it kicks off; stretching along the seafront it offers lots of space to see everything.
- Further along, things get a little crazier, so if you are in the mood to party, grab a space by St. Peter’s church.
- Finally, another great viewing space is along Preston Circus, right before the park as the parade finishes.
- Following a parade through the streets of Brighton on Saturday morning, the festivities continue on Preston Park with a huge festival event. Over 160,000 participants and spectators descend upon the St James Street area for the city’s biggest street party.
- For a real treat stay at The Grand Brighton, a Renaissance Style hotel with luxurious rooms and beautiful views of the seafront.
Brighton Pride in the Park
- Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August 2025 – Fabuloso at Preston Park is the beating heart of every year’s event, hosting main stage artists as well as popular favourite attractions including Cabaret Tents, Queer Town, the BAME stage, dance tents and a host of new, diverse and immersive experiences.
- Stay close to the park at these apartments & hotels.
- Expect Queer theatre, spoken word, political speakers’ corner, pop and alternative cabaret, the Trans Fabuloso stage and Sundays community day featuring Queer artists and performers who span the 30 year period since Brighton & Hove Pride began.
The Pride Village Party
- Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August 2025 – The Pride Village Street Party is a celebration of Brighton Pride in the heart of the UK’s most vibrant city. Promising two days of entertainment, this unique fundraising community event will see the seafront road Marine Parade closed to traffic creating a fabulous Pride village for Brighton Pride weekend.
- The Pride Village Party in Brighton’s famous Kemptown when business across St James St & 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.
- Wristbands are also be available from the Pride Box Office Anyone wanting to attend the PVP will require a wristband. Individual venues within the PVP may also have a separate door charge.
Brighton Bar Events
- Arcobaleno – multi-faceted all-day LGBTQ+ café, bar, restaurant and event space, hosting all day pride events with contortionists, singers, burlesque performers, pole dances, drag queens and DJs.
- Ironworks Studios – celebrates pride with a series of parties and events including the popular “Party Bag” on Friday with drag queen royalty and surprise guests.
- Charles Street Tap – Popular large gay bar with outdoor terrace and nightclub upstairs, especially for bears, daddies, and their admirers.
- The Curzon – Home Of Cabaret, complete with a Theatre, Beer Gardens and In-House Cinema, hosting a weekend of Pride events with celebrity guests.
After Parties
Some of the biggest circuit parties and club promoters host special events throughout the weekend.
- Saturday, August 2nd 2025 – Beyond Party – Brighton Pride Edition.
- Friday August 1st and Sunday August 3rd – DILF hosts the official Pride Opening and Closing Parties.
Where to stay during Brighton Pride
As you can see from the map the gay area is quite compact and on the seafront of Brighton. The following hotels are all close to the gay bars
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Drakes designer hotel, is our editors
choice when they are in Brighton
Official Website
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Brighton Pride, visit The Website
Gay Map of Brighton
Most of the Brighton gay bars and pubs are located in the city’s ‘Gay Quarter’ in Brighton’s Kemp Town – a compact strip of pubs and clubs just moments from the seafront.
Hilton Brighton Metropole, Queensbury Mews, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, South East England, England, BN1 2FU, United Kingdom
Hilton Brighton Metropole looks out over Brighton seafront and is close to the shops and city centre. The grand Victorian building has large rooms, two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre with an indoor pool. The en-suite rooms have a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and ironing facilities. Some rooms also enjoy panoramic sea views.
Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 2GS, United Kingdom
Overlooking the seafront, Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront benefits from its own entrance at the front of the hotel in the right corner and is just 400 m from the Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion. It offers free WiFi throughout, a restaurant with sea views, a pool and a spa. The air-conditioned rooms at the Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront feature a Dream bed, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.
Mercure Btighton Seafront, 149, Norfolk Street, Brighton
This elegant Victorian hotel overlooks the beach, sea and promenade, and has a brasserie restaurant for guests to enjoy. It is half a kilometer from Churchill Square shopping centre, and has free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has a bar and 24-hour room service. Each clean, modern room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an en suite bathroom with toiletries. Some rooms have sea views.
Drakes, 43-44, Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, South East England, England, BN2 1PE, United Kingdom
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room, and concierge services. All 20 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, TVs with satellite channels, and comforts like Select Comfort beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. 24-hour room service, coffee makers, and free newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.
The Grand, 97-99, King's Road, Queen's Park, Brighton
With its sumptuous Renaissance style, The Grand Brighton has a magnificent location on Brighton’s seafront and is just a 10-minute walk from Brighton Pier. The rooms at The Grand Brighton have high-quality furnishings, including Egyptian cotton bed linen and bathrobes. Each room includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and some Sky channels.
10 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TB, UK
Overlooking Brighton Pier, Pier Court Apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob and dishwasher. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV and a Sonos/Amazon Echo. Free WiFi, close to gay bars
St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RG, UK
The apartment has 5 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, a washing machine, 3 bathrooms with showers. Free WiFi and is 500 m from The Royal Pavilion
69 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1AD, UK
Offering a terrace and sea views the apartment has 1 bedroom, a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge, & washing machine, 1 bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi
Modern & unique warehouse apartment with outside space. Bright & spacious. Hi-speed internet, 5 speaker surround sound, Smart TV, Netflix. High-quality beds, mattresses & bed linen. 4 minute walk to the seafront.
8 Marine ParadeBrighton
Brighton's largest LGBT venue in the heart of Brighton's Gay Village, home to award winning cabaret, fresh gourmet pub food and an impressive range of craft beers, there is always something happening at the Charles Street Tap. From retro video gaming, drag quizzes and award winning DJs, make sure you don't miss the show.
2-3 High St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1RP, UK
Glamorous offers a range of nightly special offers on a wide variety of drinks as well as award winning international drag artists, top UK drag artists, resident DJ’s, student nights and much more.
5-7 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TA, UK
R-Bar is a feisty, friendly and fun LGBTQ+ bar on Brighton’s seafront featuring super cheap drinks deals with DJs & entertainment throughout the week; the perfect warm-up to our bigger venue – Club Revenge – round the corner!
As day turns into night, the lights go down on the ground floor, to give way to a vibrant pre-clubbing feel with queer-themed neon signs and plenty of selfie opportunities!
30 Western St, Hove, Brighton BN1 2PG, UK
Brighton's infamous back street gay boozer. Home to the notorious Bonkers Musical Bingo every Sunday
83 St George's Rd, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1EF, UK
Set in the heart of Kemptown at one of the City’s most iconic nightspots, just a stonesthrow from Brighton beach, Proud Cabaret Brighton offers world-class cabaret, dragand burlesque dinner shows.
31-34 Marine Parade Brighton
Big wide windows open up on a large terrace making Legends a great place to sip a coffee, enjoy a drink, a bite to eat, or just kick back and enjoy the panoramic sea views from Brighton’s biggest terrace bar whatever the time of day. With Brighton legends like Davina Sparkle, Miss Jason and many up-and-coming acts appearing on Legends stage
59 West St, Brighton BN1, UK
FunnyBoyz is a unique gay concept in Drag Cabaret – bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Drag Events, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games, Cheesy Tunes and the best value drinks. Come mingle with our drags & have fun!
13 Broad St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TJ, UK
Marine Tavern is well known for it's comfortable, cosy atmosphere, which is just as well considering we are certainly one of Brighton's smallest pubs!
16 Western St, Hove, Brighton BN1 2PG, UK
Stylish, modern, friendly neighbourhood bar serving the LGBTQ+ community and friends With drag shows
11-12 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TL
Fun Gay bar with regular drag shows
31 Upper St James’s Street Brighton
Brighton's oldest Gay Bar that offers happy hours, regular DJs, Karoake and live entertainment. A very lively, busy bar that you must visit when in Brighton.
10 Steine St, Kemptown, Brighton BN1, UK
Great Central Brighton Gay Bar showing Musicals non stop. Very Friendly Staff in Comfortable surroundings.
129 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TH, UK
A small but perfectly formed gay bar with an excellent drinks menu at reasonable prices with fun drag shows
7 Marine Parade Brighton
Club and Bar Revenge are Brighton’s biggest and busiest LGBTQ+ venues
With 2 floors of music, a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the iconic Palace Pier,
120 St George's Rd, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EA, UK
Gay cafe bar offering regular drag shows
129 St. James’s Street Brighton
New in Kemptown, Nautilus Gay Lounge offers an extensive cocktail list
7-8 George Street Brighton,
The Queens Arms, bringing you cabaret 10 times a week.
Brighton's foremost gay cabaret bar and winner of the Golden Handbag award for - Best Cabaret bar.
33 Upper St James’s Street Brighton BN2, UK
A fun and friendly bar situated in the heart of the gay village. Top cabaret and live music every weekend, fabulous drinks and available for events.
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We have chosen hotels in Brighton that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Leonardo Royal Hotel
4 Star, Luxury
- 4-star luxury, seafront location with pool and spa.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV.
- Perfect for seaside relaxation, offering stunning sea views and convenient access to Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion.
The Grand Brighton
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, Renaissance style on Brighton’s seafront.
- Close to the gay district.
- Egyptian cotton linen, bathrobes.
- Offers a blend of luxury and history, ideal for experiencing Brighton’s seafront elegance and cultural landmarks.
Square Townhouse
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, in fashionable Kemp Town, Regency garden square.
- Close to the gay district.
- Ocean views, exclusive bar.
- Combines style and comfort, perfect for enjoying Brighton’s vibrant atmosphere and seafront, with pampering options available.
Staybridge Suites
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, near Brighton Beach and cultural attractions.
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars.
- Air-conditioned rooms.
- Ideal for extended stays, offering modern amenities, close to Brighton’s attractions and beach for a convenient experience.
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