Brighton Fetish Week will return in 2026 from Thursday, 9 September to Monday, 14 September, bringing five days of fetish-focused events, community connection and fundraising to Brighton.
Following the success of its 2024 debut, organisers are evolving the festival experience with a more focused programme, new entertainment offerings, and a renewed emphasis on inclusivity. 2024 also saw the return of Subline, which has become a sell-out success with bi-monthly events at Nautilus Lounge.
The 2024 launch established Brighton Fetish Week as a visible and exciting addition to the city’s LGBTQ+ calendar, with major promotion across Brighton Pride. Organisers say the strong response from attendees and venues has helped shape plans for 2026.
Festival Director Ethan Rick said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Brighton Fetish Week back for 2026. The feedback from our first year gave us a clear vision of what the community wants, and we’re building on that foundation to create something even more impactful. Brighton has always been a city that celebrates individuality, and we want this week to reflect that spirit.”
The 2026 festival will feature a streamlined programme designed to improve accessibility and affordability for visitors, with plenty of free and pay what you can events. Organisers are also inviting a wider range of venues to participate, helping improve step-free access and reflect the diversity of the fetish community.
The line-up will include club nights, socials, performances, games, and community-led events, with more fetish-specific programming planned across participating venues.
Brighton Fetish Week also continues its partnership with Terrence Higgins Trust, raising funds throughout the festival through venue collections and key fundraising events. The charity works to end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030 while supporting people living with HIV through advocacy, education, and community programmes.
Further event announcements, venue partners, and programme details will be released in the coming months.
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