DIARY: World AIDS Day 2023 in Brighton & Hove

What’s on in Brighton & Hove in the run up to and on World AIDS Day – Friday, December 1.

for Terrence Higgins Trust South with hosts Drag With No Name and Portia at Charles Street Tap, Brighton on Thursday, November 30 at 7.30pm.

Acts include: Kara Van Park, Mrs Moore, Sally Vate, Rose Garden, Davina Sparkle, Gabriella Parrish, Lovinia Belle, Woe Addams, Darcey Nox, Sam Solace, Ophelia Payne and Mary O’Kart.

in New Steine Gardens, Brighton on Friday, December 1 at 6pm.

All are welcome to attend the remembrance event of those we have lost to HIV/AIDS in Brighton & Hove.

There will be a reading of the names and a candle light vigil. Space will be available for anyone seeking quiet moments of reflection

Information HERE

The annual Brighton AIDS Memorial Vigil is hosted by the Brighton & Hove World AIDS Day Community Partnership. New names to be read (in addition to those read in previous years) can be emailed to susshivchap@gmail.com by midnight on November 26, or can be added to the list at the New Steine Gardens Memorial Space between 4 – 5pm on the day of the vigil.

with Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and Rainbow Chorus raising funds for Lunch Positive at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown on Friday, December 1 at 7.30pm.

with Lunch Positive on Sunday, November 26 from 12.30pm (lunch 1pm) at Community Rooms, Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, BN2 1RL.

An open invitation to the whole community to spend time together over an enjoyable community lunch as part of the city’s World AIDS Day activities. Provided by Lunch Positive volunteers. No charge, donations welcome.

Information HERE or email

Display of

featuring Brighton names from Monday, November 27 – Sunday, December 10 at Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE.

The Brighton AIDS Memorial Project is a remembrance project showcasing the stories and history of the AIDS epidemic in the Brighton & Hove area. The project is proud to display two UK AIDS Memorial Quilts featuring Brighton names. Alongside the display are stories from these quilts which give a glimpse into the lives of some of the individuals featured.

You can find the Brighton AIDS Memorial project on Instagram and Facebook and Queer Heritage South website.

For information email