BRIGHTON PRIDE 2026 - 1st & 2nd AUGUST
Welcome to Charles Street Tap â Queens of Craft
Home of Award-Winning Cabaret and Craft Beers
At Charles Street Tap, we take pride in being the Queens of Craft! Nestled in the heart of Brightonâs Gay Village, we offer a vibrant mix of award-winning cabaret, craft beers, and incredible gins. With something different happening every night, from retro video gaming and drag quizzes to award-winning DJs and our famous cabaret, there's always a reason to join us. Our cabaret has been recognized as âBrightonâs Favourite Cabaret Venueâ at the Golden Handbags for three consecutive years. Whether youâre here for our craft beers, incredible gins, or award-winning performances, our venue is the perfect destination to experience the best of Brightonâs Gay Village.
Celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride at Charles Street Tap
Brighton & Hove Pride draws a widely diverse community of people all celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ lives, making it the biggest and most popular UK international Pride Festival. Charles Street Tap is conveniently located in the heart of Brightonâs Gay Village, making us easy to find and impossible to forget. We canât wait to welcome you.
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Watch as our dedicated General Manager and the fabulous Sally Vate, our resident Queen tell all about the festivities and what makes our venue so special
Pride Events in Brighton
Pride is more than a party - it's a celebration of love, identity and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. As always, Charles Street Tap Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. We celebrate individuality and inclusion every day of the year, but during Pride, we turn it all the way up.
Looking for what to do for Pride month in Brighton? You've found it. We've packed the calendar with pride evens that deliver good vibes, unforgettable memories and a dancefloor that's never empty. As always, we're celebrating loud and proud, Pride month just gives us the perfect excuse to go even bigger (if that's even possible).
So check out our Pride events, bring your energy and style, and join us for the ultimate celebration in Brighton. Pride lives here, as always, but during Pride month? We're just that little bit extra.
FAQs
When is Pride Month?
Pride Month takes place every year throughout June, celebrating LGBTQ+ communities, history, visibility and equality. Expect a packed calendar of Pride parties, Pride street parades, performances and Pride events across the UK all month long.
Some Pride events themselves often continue across the summer with different cities hosting their own weekends and Pride street parties.
When is Brighton Pride 2026?
Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 is expected to take place across the weekend of 1st and 2nd August 2026, including the iconic Pride street parade and Pride on the Park celebrations.
What Pride events are happening at Charles Street Tap Brighton?
Weâve got a full line-up of Pride celebrations planned at Charles Street Tap Brighton, from Pride parties with DJs to live entertainment, themed nights and more. Check out our upcoming events to see whatâs coming up and get involved in the Pride celebrations.
Do you have any special Pride drinks?
Yes! Throughout June, selected Pride drinks at Charles Street Tap Brighton will help support Stonewall Housing.
Enjoy a Smirnoff Miami Peach & Lemonade or Smirnoff Raspberry Crush & Lemonade, with 50p donated from every drink sold. Plus, every pint of Portobello Brewing Rainbow Pilsner and Polari Pale will donate 10p to Stonewall Housing all year round. Cheers to drinks that do good.
What is Stonewall Housing?
Stonewall Housing is a UK charity supporting LGBTQ+ people who are experiencing homelessness, unsafe housing or domestic abuse. They provide specialist support, advice and safe spaces for people within the community.