What's On in Brighton
Saturday 01 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Brighton turns the volume up to eleven today, as the city throws open its arms for Pride — one of the most joyful, electric, and unapologetically spectacular celebrations on the British calendar. From sun-drenched park stages and glitter-strewn day parties to late-night dancefloors that won't quit until the seagulls start up, there is a moment here for absolutely everyone. Whether you are bringing the kids to the seafront, raising a glass at a fundraiser, or dancing until your feet give out, this is Brighton at its most gloriously, defiantly alive.
Highlights

Pride on the Park - Saturday — Preston Park becomes the beating heart of Brighton Pride from midday, with live music rolling across one of the most beloved outdoor stages in the city. The atmosphere is pure carnival — tens of thousands of people united in colour, joy, and community spirit. Check the website for the full lineup and ticket details, but know that this is the kind of afternoon that stays with you for years.

Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission — If you are navigating the day with little ones in tow, the seafront aquarium offers a brilliant escape into a world of sharks, rays, and mesmerising jellyfish from 10:00am. It is genuinely enchanting for all ages — there is something about standing beneath a glass tunnel with fish gliding overhead that makes even the most world-weary adult go a little wide-eyed. Check the website for pricing and to book your slot in advance.

Aperol Spritz Aperidisco - Pride Fundraiser Day Party — For just £4, OHSO Social transforms into a sun-kissed, Aperol-soaked haven of disco from 1:00pm — and every penny goes towards Pride fundraising, which makes dancing feel even better. The Aperidisco format is gloriously unpretentious: good music, great drinks, and a crowd that is there entirely to have a wonderful time. It is the perfect warm-up to a long and brilliant evening.

Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend — For something completely different from the Pride frenzy, the Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront hosts this delightfully chaotic interactive theatre experience from 2:00pm, where Basil, Sybil, and Manuel wreak their familiar havoc — but this time you are in the middle of it. It is sharp, brilliantly performed comedy in an unexpectedly perfect setting, and a wonderful option if immersive laughs are more your speed than a dancefloor. Check the website for tickets.

Brighton Pride After Party: Horse Meat Disco — Patterns Brighton has secured one of the finest names in queer disco culture for their Pride after party, with Horse Meat Disco bringing their legendary warmth and encyclopaedic knowledge of floor-filling house and disco from 11:00pm. Tickets are £5–£15, which for a night of this calibre is frankly a steal. This is the kind of party where strangers become friends and the music tells a story — do not sleep on it.

30 Years of Volks presents: Pride with Flava D — The Volks Nightclub is one of Brighton's most storied venues, and it celebrates three decades of dancefloor history in style with a headline set from bass music heavyweight Flava D from 11:00pm. At £10–£14, this is exceptional value for a night that sits at the intersection of heritage and forward-thinking electronic music. If you want to feel the history of Brighton's nightlife thrumming beneath your feet while the future plays out through the speakers, get yourself here.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Pride on the Park - Weekend | Preston Park | 12:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Pride on the Park - Saturday | Preston Park | 12:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond | Quarters | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| City Wall x Pride | Various Venues, Brighton | 12:00pm | £13–£22 | Tickets | |
| City Wall x Pride by Day | Hare And Hounds | 12:00pm | £15–£20 | Tickets | |
| Aperol Spritz Aperidisco - Pride Fundraiser Day Party | OHSO Social | 1:00pm | £4 | Tickets | |
| Good People: Pride | Bar 32 | 2:00pm | £0–£10 | Tickets | |
| Gaydio Brighton Pride Afterparty | OHSO Social | 8:00pm | £6–£12 | Tickets | |
| Official Pride After Party | The Concorde 2 | 10:00pm | £15–£26 | Tickets | |
| Dj Subaru Our friends Electric Pride | The WaterBear Venue | 10:30pm | £10–£18 | Tickets | |
| Brighton, we’re coming caliente. Popola Pride is here! | The Oculist | 10:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| BRAINROT Brighton Pride @ CHALK | CHALK | 11:00pm | £10 | Tickets | |
| Quarters presents Pride | Quarters Brighton | 11:00pm | £11–£21 | Tickets | |
| City Wall x Pride by Night | Tide Nightclub | 11:00pm | £15–£22 | Tickets | |
| Brighton Pride After Party: Horse Meat Disco | Patterns Brighton | 11:00pm | £5–£15 | Tickets | |
| 30 Years of Volks presents: Pride with Flava D | The Volks Nightclub | 11:00pm | £10–£14 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays | Artista Cafe And Gallery | 7:00pm | £18–£20 | Tickets | |
| Theatre | |||||
| Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend | Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront, An IHG Hotel | 2:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| General | |||||
| Sea Life Brighton - Standard Admission | SEA LIFE Brighton | 10:00am | Check website | Tickets | |