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# Worthing Pride 2026 to raise funds for trans charity, Not A Phase
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/worthing-pride-2026-to-raise-funds-for-trans-charity-not-a-phase/
- Published: 2026-05-26T09:45:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-26T09:45:17.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Pride, Trans Rights

**Worthing Pride** has unveiled its entertainment line‑up for 2026, with organisers confirming the two‑day festival will raise funds for charity partner **Not A Phase**, which supports trans and gender‑diverse people across the UK.

The event will return to **Steyne Gardens** on **Worthing seafront** on **Saturday, 4** and **Sunday, 5 July**, featuring what organisers have described as the festival’s biggest programme to date. Sponsored by **Bennett Griffin Solicitors** and **British Airways**, the weekend will bring together live music, DJs, drag performers and community celebrations, with thousands of visitors expected from across Sussex and beyond.

Saturday’s programme, running from **12 - 11pm**, will focus on pop and dance music, with headline appearances from **Una Healy** of The Saturdays, international DJ **Sammy**, and dance act **Phats & Small**. Performers will also include **Bones**, winner of *RuPaul’s Drag Race UK* series seven, alongside **Black Peppa**, **Sweet Female Attitude**, and dance troupes **Homoparody** and **Bolly Queer**. Additional acts announced include **Jaymi Hensley**, **Donna Marie as Lady Gaga** and **Absolute Britney**.

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Celebrations continue on **Sunday, 5 July**, from **12 - 9pm**, with a line‑up featuring club and dance favourites **Phats & Small**, **Love Inc.** and **Rozalla**, as well as queer club brands **BeefMince**, **UOK HUN?** and **Polyglamorous**. The bill also includes **Wildblood & Queenie**, **Alex Ryan**, **Lizzie Curious** and **Gary Scott**.

Organisers said fundraising for **Not A Phase** will be central to the 2026 festival. The charity provides vital support, advocacy and resources for trans communities, with Pride organisers highlighting the importance of visibility and financial backing at a time of growing pressure on trans services.

**Harrii**, community lead at Worthing Pride, said: “We’re incredibly proud of this year’s line‑up and what it represents for Worthing Pride. We wanted to create a weekend that celebrates queer joy, diversity, music and community in a way that is accessible, exciting and unforgettable. We are especially proud to be raising vital funds for Not A Phase and the work they do supporting our trans community.”

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Worthing Pride has grown rapidly in recent years, becoming one of the South Coast’s largest LGBTQ+ events, combining headline entertainment with family‑friendly activities and local partnerships.

Tickets for Worthing Pride 2026 are on sale now, with day tickets starting from **£10** and a low‑income support scheme available. More information is available [HERE ](https://worthingpride.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)