Brighton Pride 2025: Mariah Carey, Sugababes and more

Brighton Pride has been a very popular gay Pride event in the UK since 1991. It's become the UK's biggest Pride event and the biggest annual event in Brighton, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the UK and beyond.

When is Brighton Pride 2025?

Brighton Pride 2025 is set to take place from 2nd to 3rd August. The main event to attend will be Fabuloso in Preston Park on Saturday. The Sunday Fabuloso in Preston Park will also be huge, although less busy than the Saturday as a lot of out-of-towners will have headed home.

Who will be headlining Brighton Pride 2025?

Brighton Pride's 2025 headliner is Mariah Carey! The Lambley will be in attendance, so grab your tickets fast before they sell out. Clearly, Mariah tickets will be snapped up swiftly. On Sunday, the Sugababes will headline.

The 2024 festivities were headlined by Girls Aloud (Saturday) and Mika (Sunday) in Preston Park. For 2025, Mariah will be joined by Confidence Man, Loreen, Slayyter, Sister Sledge and Gokwan on the 2nd, while Will Young, Natalie Imbruglia, Ultra Naté, and Andy Bell take the stage on Sunday along with Sugababes.

Previous headliners have included Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and Christina Aguilera. There's always a lot of anticipation regarding Brighton Pride's headline act. 

What time is the pride parade in Brighton?

The parade usually begins around 11am and sets off from Hove Lawns. It goes on for a few hours so you don't need to stay for the whole thing. It's worth heading into town relatively early to get a good pitch - it will be crazy busy. The population of Brighton roughly doubles during pride as so many people visit.

How dicey is the train situation?

An extended train service usually takes place during Pride weekend. There will be security at the train station and you'll probably have to make your way through barriers upon arrival: it's so busy you'll have to follow a one-way system. The only snag is getting home on Saturday. The walk to the station from Preston Park is further than you think, especially when thousands of drunks gays wander the streets looking for afterparties. If you miss the last train, you may have to sleep on the beach (for one year, the Brighton Centre was opened to accommodate thousands of people who'd missed the train).

Do you need a ticket for Brighton Pride?

Brighton and Hove Pride has established itself as one of the world's biggest and best gay Pride events. Tickets do sell out so best to book early. The event was free back in the day but now you will need tickets to attend Fabuloso and the street parties. The parade is free to attend.

Tickets for Brighton Pride are available to purchase here.

Brighton Pride Village Party

The Village Party is moving from its usual St James's Street location to Madeira Drive on the seafront this year. While thousands typically fill St James's Street and nearby roads for DJs and live performances during Pride weekend, the streets will now remain open to traffic. The change comes after the City Council heard concerns from local residents about access issues, safety, and feelings of exclusion during their public consultation.

During the Pride Village Party, local businesses such as pubs, bars and restaurants come together to celebrate Pride, and raise extra funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund. You can expect live entertainment including DJs, drag artists, singers, and more. Pride Village Party is ticketed but you can party elsewhere in the city without a ticket.

How do I find a hotel for Brighton Pride? 

It's best to book early as hotels fill up for Brighton Pride and prices will be inflated. Most hotels will be fully booked so you may struggle to secure accommodation if you leave it too late (unless you're willing to pay way over the odds). For hotel bookings, here's our list of recommended gay friendly hotels in Brighton.

Build-Up Events for Brighton Pride 2025

We'll update this section as soon as the build-up events are confirmed.