Brighton Pride has unveiled the line‑up for its 2026 Street Party, promising two days of music, drag and celebration on the city’s seafront as part of this year’s Pride weekend.
The event will take place on Friday, 1 August and Saturday, 2 August, with organisers billing it as one of the centrepieces of Brighton & Hove Pride celebrations.
Headline acts include Gok Wan, who will perform a DJ set, alongside drag and club favourites such as Bimini (DJ set), Baga Chipz, Bailey J Mills, Benji James, Freemasons’ Russell Small, Kerry Ellis, OILF, Polyglamorous, Pxssy Palace, Rozalla, UOKHUN and Woody Cook.
The programme also features tribute performances, including Absolute Britney and Melissa Totten as Madonna, with hosting duties shared by Sally Vate, Billie Gold and Pixie Polite.
A wider A‑to‑Z line‑up includes performers and DJs such as Alex Fincher, Amy LaQueefa, Cherry Bomb, Cherry Liquor, Darcy Knox, Dave Lynn, Davina Sparkle, Emma Lindars, Jack McNamara, Lizzie Curious, Lovinia Bell, Marsha Mallow, Mary Gold, Mary O’Kart, Oli Partridge, Patrick Canvley, Rose Garden, Shania Pain, Snow White Trash, Son of a Tutu, Tayris Mongardi, The Madame, Vickie Vivacious & Portia, and 3310 DJs.
Organisers said the Street Party is being delivered in collaboration with several of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ venues, including R Bar, Charles Street, Patterns, Legends and the Camelford Arms.
Presale tickets available from Thursday, 14 May, with general sale opening at 10am on Friday, 15 May, HERE. Organisers have urged people to book early, warning that tickets are expected to sell quickly.
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