Brighton & Hove Pride is set to mark its 35th anniversary on August 1 and 2, 2026, with a weekend of music, parades, and street celebrations across the UK seaside city.
Organizers expect tens of thousands of visitors for the annual LGBTQ+ landmark event, which will center on the theme 'The Power of Love'.
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Parade and Festival Highlights
The official Pride Community Parade kicks off on Saturday, August 1, at 11 a. m.
from Hove Lawns on the waterfront. It will proceed east along King's Road, through the city center, and conclude around 3 p.
m. at Preston Park.
Preston Park will host the main Pride on the Park festival on both days.
Pop artist RAYE headlines Saturday's Main Stage with a 90-minute set from 9:00 p. m.
to 10:30 p. m.
, following performances by Jessie J, Self Esteem, G Flip, Leigh-Anne, Moonchild Sanelly, and a special DJ set by RuPaul.
Sunday's lineup features music legend Diana Ross closing the festival from 8:30 p. m.
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to 10:00 p. m.
, alongside Five, Paris Hilton, Holly Johnson, and Melanie C.
Beyond the main stage, the weekend includes the State of Us Dance Arena with acts like Armand Van Helden and Purple Disco Machine, as well as the Pride Village Party on Marine Parade in Kemptown.
Local venue collaborations, drag stages, the Queer Town stage, and the Legends Cabaret Tent will also host entertainment.
Transport authorities urge visitors to plan ahead due to extensive road closures and altered public transit routes.
Preston Park and London Road train stations will remain closed all weekend, making Brighton Station the primary rail hub.
Govia Thameslink Railway will operate additional capacity, with a color-coded rainbow queuing system at Brighton Station to direct passengers.
Accommodation demand remains high, with local hotels like the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel and Ibis Brighton City Centre catering to visitors.
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Dedicated shuttle buses and a Park & Ride scheme at the University of Sussex Falmer Campus will assist with travel across the city.
